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Cal-Royal CR801/CR801S Grade 1 Hydraulic Door Closer Series with Adjustable Back-Check

Cal-Royal CR801/CR801S Grade 1 Hydraulic Door Closer Series with Adjustable Back-Check

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Cal-Royal CR801/CR801S Grade 1 Hydraulic Door Closer Series with Adjustable Back-Check

The Cal-Royal CR801/CR801S is a heavy-duty hydraulic door closer series engineered to ANSI A156.4 Grade 1 standards and UL Listed for fire door assemblies. Designed as a non-handed, universal application closer for standard, top jamb, or parallel arm installation, this series is non-sized with 1 thru 6 adjustability and a factory preset of Size 3, accommodating door weights from 30-260 lbs across all models. Built for office buildings, shopping centers, and other commercial buildings, this full-feature multi-size commercial door closer delivers extra smooth action via a heavy-duty lever arm.

Key Features

  • Universal Sizing: Non-sized closer adjustable 1 thru 6, factory preset at Size 3, for accommodating a wide range of door types and applications.
  • Door Weight Capacity: Rated for door weights of 30-260 lbs across all models for versatile commercial use.
  • Adjustable Back-Check Function: Standard back-check protects the door and frame from damage caused by forceful opening.
  • Dual Regulating Valves: Adjustable closing and latching speed controlled by two separate regulating valves for precise, tunable door operation.
  • Universal Installation: Non-handed design supports standard, top jamb, or parallel arm mounting configurations.
  • Standard Cover Options: CR801 includes a Standard Full Plastic Cover, while CR801S includes a Standard Slim Plastic Cover, both with sex bolts and screws for secure, finished installation.
  • Optional Adjustable Delayed Action (DA): Factory preset at approximately 20 seconds between 70° and 0°, with delay time easily adjustable up to 1 minute.
  • Optional Barrier-Free (BF) Configuration: Meets ADA regulation with reduced spring power in Sizes 1 thru 6, providing easier opening for handicapped or elderly users.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI A156.4 Grade 1
  • UL Listed for Fire Door Assemblies
  • Barrier-Free (BF) option meets ADA regulation

Technical Specifications

  • Subcategory: Surface Mounted
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Door Closers - Surface Mounted
  • Product Type: Surface Mounted Door Closers
  • Product Category: Door Controls
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Shopping Centers and Retail Establishments
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Why Cal-Royal CR801?

Cal-Royal CR801/CR801S door closers deliver professional-grade reliability, meeting the highest industry standards with a Grade 1 rating and UL Listing for fire door assemblies. With a heavy-duty lever arm, dual regulating valves for precise speed control, and optional Delayed Action or Barrier-Free configurations, this series is engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable, smooth door operation is essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Surface Mounted
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closers
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
CR801/CR801S
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Cal-Royal CR801-ALUM – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will one Cal-Royal CR801 closer work on both left and right hand doors?
The CR801 and CR801S are non-handed, so the same closer goes on a left or right hand door with no different part number. Mounting is up to you as well: regular (standard), top jamb, or parallel arm are all supported off the same body, which is why property managers standardizing a building can stock one closer for mixed openings.
2) Do I have to order a specific spring size for the door, or is the Cal-Royal CR801 adjustable?
It ships non-sized. The CR801 series adjusts through sizes 1 to 6 and leaves the factory preset at size 3, covering door weights from 30 to 260 lbs. You set the power on site with the adjustment rather than ordering a sized closer, which is the reason it works as a fleet spare across interior and exterior openings.
3) Is the Cal-Royal CR801 door closer approved for a fire rated door?
Yes. The CR801/CR801S series is UL Listed for fire door assemblies and built to ANSI A156.4 Grade 1. One caution for fire openings: a delayed action or hold open behavior is not permitted on a fire door unless it releases on alarm, so specify the plain closing version for rated openings.
4) What is the difference between the CR801 and CR801S door closers?
The cover, not the mechanism. CR801 comes with a standard full plastic cover, CR801S with the slim plastic cover for a lower profile on the door or frame. Both ship with sex bolts and screws, and both carry the same size 1 to 6 adjustment and 30 to 260 lb range.
5) Does the Cal-Royal CR801 meet ADA opening force for a barrier free entrance?
Only in the Barrier-Free configuration. The optional BF version uses reduced spring power across sizes 1 through 6 and meets ADA regulation for easier opening by elderly or disabled users. The standard CR801 does not carry that claim, so on an accessible route specify BF.
6) I need a hold open closer. Does the Cal-Royal CR801 do that?
Hold open is not among the CR801 arm options. The series is offered as a standard closer or with delayed action, which slows the swing but does not park the door open. If you need a door that stays open, look at a hold open arm closer such as the Accentra 51 Series or the Orca BHDC1958 hold open version with parallel bracket.
7) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to the Cal-Royal CR801 Grade 1 door closer?
The CR801/CR801S is a Grade 1 surface closer with size 1 thru 6 adjustability and non-handed standard, top jamb, or parallel arm mounting. Closest peers on those points are the Norton Rixson 8501A, a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer with adjustable size 1-6 spring, and the BEST EHD9000 Series, a Grade 1 extra heavy-duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6. The Dexter DCH1000 Series is also a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer (regular, parallel, or top jamb) supplied with a full cover, which matches the CR801 full plastic cover configuration.
8) I need a delayed action closer on a slow-egress opening - what are my options besides the CR801DA?
The CR801DA and CR801SDA carry the optional adjustable delayed action, factory preset around 20 seconds between 70 degrees and 0 degrees and adjustable up to one minute. If you want delayed action from another maker, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA/PA is a delayed action door closer with a regular arm and parallel bracket, and the BHDC2011DA/PA is the same delayed action function in the BHDC2011 series. Both Orca models are listed for 1-3/4 inch doors, so confirm your door thickness before ordering.
9) The CR801 is more closer than I need for a light interior office door - what is a lighter alternative?
The CR801/CR801S is built to Grade 1 for door weights of 30 to 260 lbs, which is more range than a light interior door needs. Lighter-duty options include the BEST SL6000 Series, a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes; the Norton Rixson 160 Series, a Grade 1 light commercial surface closer with adjustable spring; and the LCN 1250 Series, a light duty surface closer in sizes 1-5 with all-weather fluid. If Grade 1 is not required on the opening, the Falcon SC91A is a Grade 3 light duty cast aluminum surface closer.
10) For a high-traffic exterior entrance, is there a heavier closer than the CR801?
The CR801/CR801S is rated Grade 1 for doors of 30 to 260 lbs with adjustable back-check standard. For a heavier exterior opening, the BEST HD8000 and EHD9000 Series are Grade 1 heavy duty surface closers, the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is a heavy-duty surface closer with adjustable spring power, the Falcon SC71A is a Grade 1 heavy-duty surface closer, and the LCN 1460T is a Grade 1 heavy duty surface closer in a powder coat finish. The Norton Rixson 1600BC is a Grade 1 heavy duty closer built for aluminum storefront doors with tri-style mounting.
11) I need a hold-open arm - does the CR801 do that, and what should I order instead?
The CR801/CR801S series is described with a heavy-duty lever arm and an optional delayed action, which holds the door back on a timed cycle rather than latching it open mechanically. If you need a true hold-open arm, the Accentra 51 Series is supplied with a tri-packed hold open arm, the Orca BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with a parallel bracket, and the Stanley Security A45-501HL carries a long hold open arm for standard and top jamb mounting. Delayed action and hold open are different functions, so specify which the opening calls for.
12) Is there an alternative to the CR801 that mounts with a slide track instead of an arm?
The CR801/CR801S uses a heavy-duty lever arm in standard, top jamb, or parallel arm configurations - it is not a track closer. For a track application, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is a Grade 1 surface closer with a slide track arm standard for pull side mounting, and the Dorma 8916-JT is a Grade 1 adjustable size 1-6 surface closer with a jamb track for frame face, pull side mounting. Track and arm closers use different door and frame prep, so decide before the door is drilled.
13) What does delayed action do on the Cal-Royal CR801DA, and how long does it hold?
Delayed action slows the door through the first part of its swing so someone with a cart, a wheelchair, or an armload of stock can clear the opening. The DA versions are factory preset to about 20 seconds between 70 degrees and 0 degrees, and the delay can be dialed up to a full minute. It is ordered as CR801DA with the full cover or CR801SDA with the slim cover.
14) Can I stop a heavy entrance door from slamming into the wall with the Cal-Royal CR801?
Back-check is standard on the whole CR801 series and is adjustable. It cushions the door near the end of the opening swing so wind or a hard push does not drive the door into the adjacent wall or rack the frame. You still get separate control over the return: closing speed and latching speed run on two independent regulating valves.
15) How does the Cal-Royal CR801 compare to other Grade 1 surface closers for a heavy exterior door?
The CR801 is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer adjustable 1 through 6 for doors 30 to 260 lbs, which puts it in the same working range as the BEST HD8000 Series and the Norton Rixson 8501A, both Grade 1 with size 1 to 6 adjustment. If the opening is genuinely abusive, BEST's EHD9000 Series is catalogued extra heavy duty. For a lighter interior door where size 1-4 is enough, the Arrow DCN314 is the smaller option.
16) Should I mount the Cal-Royal CR801 on the pull side or parallel arm on a storefront opening?
Either works, since the CR801 supports standard, top jamb, and parallel arm mounting from the same unit. Regular arm on the pull side gives the best mechanical efficiency; parallel arm puts the closer on the push side out of the swing path, which is the usual call on an out-swinging exterior or a corridor where an exposed arm would get abused. Top jamb suits doors with no usable top rail on the pull side.
17) Is the Cal-Royal CR801 rated for a school or hospital corridor, or is it a light commercial closer?
It is a commercial closer, not residential grade, and it is built to ANSI A156.4 Grade 1, which is the highest cycle and durability tier in that standard. Cal-Royal names office buildings, shopping centers, educational and healthcare facilities, government buildings, and multi-tenant residential among its applications, so it fits institutional corridor use as long as the door weight falls within 30 to 260 lbs.
18) I want a medium-duty Grade 1 closer for a standard interior commercial door rather than the CR801 - what fits?
The CR801/CR801S covers sizes 1 thru 6 with a factory preset at Size 3, so it can be tuned down for interior work. If you prefer a purpose-built medium duty unit, the Sargent 1131 and 1331 are Grade 1 medium duty adjustable surface closers, the Norton Rixson 1601P is a Grade 1 medium duty tri-mount closer with 180 degree swing, the LCN 1450 is a medium duty cast aluminum closer in spring sizes 1-6, and the Falcon SC81A is a Grade 1 medium duty cast aluminum surface closer.
19) Which door closers look like alternatives to the CR801 but will not work as a substitute?
Within the Cal-Royal line, the CR801 and CR801S differ only in cover style and the DA versions add delayed action - all are surface mounted hydraulic closers. Some items that appear alongside closers are not closers at all: the Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the DCN500, a mounting accessory rather than a closer body, and the Stanley 327 and 341 are wardrobe pivots for cabinet and closet doors. The Stanley 57-0100 is a box of 100 steel machine screws for architectural hinges. None of those will replace a CR801 on a fire-rated commercial opening.
20) We standardize on one closer across a portfolio - which alternatives to the CR801 also cover the full size 1 through 6 range?
The CR801/CR801S is non-sized and adjustable 1 thru 6, which is what lets one part number cover a mixed portfolio. Peers with the same 1-6 adjustable spring range include the Accentra 2701 Series with tri-pack mounting, the Norton Rixson 8501A Grade 1 tri-mount closer, the BEST EHD9000 Series, the Arrow DCN325 supplied less cover, the Dorma 8916-JT, and the Imperial USA TC4300. The Accentra 1101BF and Arrow DCN314 cover only sizes 1-4, so they will not stretch across heavier openings.
21) What are the alternatives to the CR801 if I need a regular arm closer specified for a 1-3/4 inch door?
The CR801/CR801S is a non-handed closer for standard, top jamb, or parallel arm mounting on commercial doors. If the spec calls out a regular arm closer for a 1-3/4 inch door, the Corbin Russwin DC3200 is a Grade 1 regular arm surface closer listed at 1-3/4 inch door thickness, and the DC6200 and DC8200 Series are Grade 1 surface closers with a double lever regular arm for pull side mounting at the same thickness. The Orca BHDC1958RA/PA pairs a regular arm with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors.
22) What finishes does the Cal-Royal CR801 come in, and can I get a custom color?
Three stock finishes: aluminum, duronodic, and gold, and all three are offered on the full cover, slim cover, and both delayed action versions. A non-stock painted special color can be ordered instead, with a 6 to 8 week delivery allowance, which is the route to take when the closers have to match a storefront or a corporate color.
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