Arm Type Door Closer

Door closer mounting options 1.
Arm type door closer. The most common arms are the regular arm and parallel arm. The universal hardware heavy duty aluminum the universal hardware heavy duty aluminum commercial door closer is suitable for aluminum wood and hollow metal storefront applications. Parallel arm door closers are mounted on the push side of the opening. Door closers with a regular arm will be mounted on the pull side of the opening.
With this mounting type the closer is mounted on the door and the arm is perpendicular to the frame. Commercial door closers are effective at controlling the opening and a lot of the functionality comes from the arm attached to the closer. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The main function of the arm is to turn the pinion.
The top jamb mounting can be used on a door with a smaller top rail than a parallel arm closer but the perpendicular arm may be problematic in locations prone to vandalism. The closer body is mounted. The arm tail rests against the door and a spring that is twisted by the user opening the door closes the door by returning to its pre twisted shape. Ideal security patio door security bar with anti lift lock black model sk110bl.
The closer features adjustable latching and closing speeds and a 180 opening range.