The 281 Powerglide ® line of surface door closers have been engineered to meet the demands of architects and building owners. The 281 series is a complete line of closers for interior and exterior doors with quality and flexibility to meet virtually every application.
Features
- ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 (A156.4)
- Meets Buy America Act
- Conforms to UL10C and UBC for positive pressure fire test
- 10 Year Warranty
- Versatile mounting applications permit standard, top jamb, parallel and track installations
- UL and CUL listed for use on fire doors
- Note: Any retrofit or other field modification to a fire rated opening can potentially impact the fire rating of the opening, and Sargent Manufacturing Company makes no representations or warranties concerning what such impact may be in any specific situation. When retrofitting any portion of an existing fire rated opening, or specifying and installing a new fire-rated opening, please consult with a code specialist or local code official (Authority Having Jurisdiction) to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ratings.
- Adjustable spring power allows 281 closers a size range of 1 through 6. They are adjusted to size 3 before leaving the factory
- One door closer body for all applications, non-handed
- ADA requirements are met with the 281 model at all applications (except track)
- Standard pressure relief valves for both opening and closing cycles protect the closer seals and all hardware from excessive force
- Heavy duty mounting bracket for easy installation of full size iron closer
- Retrofits existing Sargent 250 and 1250 Series Closer installations
- High impact non-corrosive plastic covers standard
(Optional metal cover available) - Cover secured by machine screws
- 1-1/2" diameter piston for superior door control
- All weather fluid allows closer to operate effectively in extreme heat and cold without readjustment
Heavy Duty Construction
- Heat treated full rack and pinion for high strength & wear resistance
- Heavy duty one piece cast iron body provides superior strength and wear resistance
- 1/2" arm engagement over a 7/16 square spindle ensures a wear-resistant tight joint
Fasteners
- Machine screws and self tapping screws provided for closer and arm
- In addition, wood screws supplied when installed on wood doors without through bolts
Full Complement of Arm Types
- Standard and parallel arms
- Push and pull track arms
- Security track
- Security parallel arm
- Heavy duty forged steel arms are finely finished and interchangeable between SARGENT 281 and 1431, 250, 1250, and 351 series
Valves
- Separate brass low sensitivity control valves offer ability to separately regulate door speed, latching, backcheck and optional delayed action
- All valves are captured to prevent accidental removal, adjustable with an 1/8" Allen wrench
- Adjustable backcheck protects the door and hardware from damage during the opening cycle
- Adjustable delayed action (optional) permits easy access for physically impaired individuals