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Corbin Russwin DC3210 Grade 1 door closer, 689 anodized aluminum finish, parallel arm, push side mounting, assembled view

Corbin Russwin DC3210 Grade 1 Door Closer, DC3000 Series Cast Iron Surface Mounted Closer with Selectable Parallel Arm

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Corbin Russwin DC3210 DC3000 Series Cast Iron Surface Mounted Door Closer with Universal Parallel Arm, Grade 1

Commercial-Grade Parallel Arm Door Closer for Barrier-Free Code Compliance and Life Safety

The Corbin Russwin DC3210 is a surface mounted door closer from the DC3000 Series, featuring a cast iron body and universal parallel arm package designed to meet or exceed ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 requirements. The DC3210 delivers reliable latching for access control and fire code compliance, precise adjustability for barrier-free code compliance, and supports door openings up to 180°. Compatible with 1-3/4" door thickness, the closer provides a fully adjustable size range of 1 to 6. Backed by a 30 Year Limited warranty, it suits new construction and renovation across virtually all door types and draft conditions.

Features

  • Cast iron body with Cam-Motion technology for consistent opening force and secure closing
  • Adjustable spring size 1 through 6
  • Non-handed: single model supports multiple mounting positions
  • Unique spline arm with multiple indexing options for standard and special applications
  • Push and pull side installation, door or frame mounted
  • Forward-facing adjustable closing and latching speed valves
  • Backcheck standard on all units
  • Hold open available: specify A1 arm (not for fire doors)
  • 1/2" vertical adjustment for flexible installation
  • ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certified; ADA compliant; TAA compliant
  • UL10C positive pressure up to 3 hours; UL-cUL listed
  • 30 Year Limited warranty

Technical Specifications

  • Grade: ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1
  • Body: Cast iron
  • Spring Power: Adjustable sizes 1 through 6
  • Door Thickness: 1-3/4"
  • Opening Range: 180°
  • Endurance Cycles: 25,000,000
  • Valves: Independent adjustable closing speed and latching speed; standard backcheck
  • Hold Open: Available (specify A1 arm); not for fire doors
  • Mounting: Parallel arm, push side door or frame mounted; multiple mounting positions available
  • Certifications: ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1; ADA/ANSI A117.1; UL10C (3 hr.); UL-cUL; TAA
  • Warranty: 30 Year Limited

Typical Applications

  • Schools and universities
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Government and municipal buildings
  • Commercial and industrial facilities
  • Office and retail
  • Hotels and conference centers
  • Transportation and utility buildings

About the DC3000 Series

Corbin Russwin DC3000 Series door closers are built for demanding commercial applications. The cast iron body and one-piece steel spring tube construction are rated for 25,000,000 endurance cycles. The DC3210 meets or exceeds ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 requirements and carries UL10C and UBC certifications for compliance with stringent building and life safety codes. Tapered valve adjustability provides precise field tuning of closing and latching speed.

Manufacturer Resources

Corbin Russwin Condensed Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
DC3000 Series
Subcategory:
Surface Mounted Closers
Product Group:
Door Controls
Grade:
Grade 1
Warranty:
30 Year Limited
Closer Size:
1 to 6
Default Arm/Track:
Parallel Arm Mounting
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closer
Endurance Cycles:
25,000,000
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
DC3210
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Door Opening Size:
180 Degrees
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Corbin Russwin DC3210 689 M54 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Corbin Russwin DC3210 work on a 1-3/4 inch commercial door?
That's exactly the door it's built for. The DC3210 is specified for 1-3/4 inch door thickness, the standard commercial thickness, and the spring is field adjustable from size 1 through 6 so one unit covers doors up to 250 lbs. Recommended maximum interior door width is 54 inches. If you're hanging something thinner, like a 1-3/8 inch older interior door, this isn't the closer for that opening.
2) Do I have to order a left hand and a right hand version of the DC3210 closer?
No. The DC3210 is non-handed, so one part number covers both swings. The same unit supports up to four mounting positions, push or pull side, door or frame mounted, and there's 1/2 inch of vertical adjustment to work around existing prep. For a property manager standardizing across a building, that means a single closer on the shelf instead of two.
3) Can I get a Corbin Russwin DC3210 closer that holds the door open?
Hold open is an arm choice, not a different closer body. Order the A1 hold open parallel arm, or the A2 heavy-duty hold open parallel arm, or the A5 heavy-duty reversible backstop hold open arm. Non-hold-open arms are the A3, A4, A10, and the Standard non-hold arm with parallel arm bracket. One caution that matters: hold open arms are not for fire doors. On a rated opening you need a non-hold-open arm, or hold open controlled by the fire alarm.
4) Is the DC3210 door closer approved for a fire rated door?
Yes, with a non-hold-open arm. The DC3210 is UL10C positive pressure listed up to 3 hours and UL-cUL listed, and it latches reliably for fire code compliance. Specify a non-hold-open arm such as the A3, A10, or the Standard parallel arm bracket, because the hold open arms are not permitted on fire doors.
5) Does the DC3210 closer meet ADA opening force requirements for a barrier free opening?
The DC3210 is ADA/ANSI A117.1 compliant and carries ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certification. The compliance comes from setting it correctly: the spring adjusts through sizes 1 to 6, so you dial the power down to the lowest setting that still closes and latches the door, and set the independent closing and latching speed valves from there. It's also TAA compliant, which matters on government and municipal work.
6) What is the closest Grade 1 surface closer to the Corbin Russwin DC3210 if the DC3210 is not the specified brand?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 is a Grade 1 surface mounted door closer with an adjustable spring size range of 1 to 6. Two peers match that combination directly: the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring, and the BEST EHD9000 Series is an extra heavy-duty Grade 1 surface mounted closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6. The Imperial USA TC4300 Series is a third option, a heavy duty size 1-6 ADA door closer. All three cover the same span of door sizes the DC3210 covers with its 1 through 6 adjustment, so a size that lands mid-range on one lands mid-range on the others.
7) The DC3210 ships with a parallel arm package. What should I order for a door that has to be closed from the pull side or top jamb instead?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 comes with a universal parallel arm mounting package as its default arm and track. When the opening needs regular or top jamb mounting instead, a tri-mount closer covers all three positions out of one carton: the Dexter DCH4000 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer offered tri-mount for regular, parallel or top jamb mounting, as is the Dexter DCL2000 Series. The Norton Rixson 1601P is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with a 180 degree swing, matching the 180 degree opening the DC3210 supports. For a pull side frame-face application specifically, the Dorma 8916-JT is a Grade 1 jamb track closer for frame face mounting on the pull side, adjustable size 1-6.
8) I need a hold open closer. Is there an alternative to specifying the DC3210 with an A1 arm?
On the Corbin Russwin DC3210 the hold open function is an arm choice: A1 is a hold open parallel arm for push side mounting, A2 is a heavy-duty hold open parallel arm, and A5 is a heavy-duty reversible backstop hold open parallel arm. If the closer itself needs to arrive configured for hold open, the Accentra 51 Series is an industrial door closer supplied with a tri-packed hold open arm, sizes 1 to 6, and the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Stanley Security A45-501HL is a long hold open arm for standard top jamb mounting. Hold open closers do not go on fire doors.
9) I need delayed action on a door for accessibility. Does the DC3210 do that or do I need a different closer?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 offers independently adjustable closing speed and latching speed valves with backcheck standard, and is ADA/ANSI A117.1 compliant, but its arm choices cover hold open and backstop functions rather than a delayed action function. For a closer supplied with delayed action, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA/PA is a delayed action closer with a regular arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Orca Hardware BHDC2011DA/PA is a delayed action closer with the same regular arm and parallel bracket arrangement for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both take the same 1-3/4 inch door thickness the DC3210 is built for.
10) I need a barrier free closer for an ADA opening. How does the DC3210 compare to closers sold as barrier free?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 is ADA/ANSI A117.1 compliant and its adjustable spring range of 1 to 6 with independent closing and latching speed valves is what allows the opening force to be set for barrier-free compliance. Peers marketed the same way include the Cal-Royal N900PBF, a barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic surface closer, the Cal-Royal 500S Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the Calibre CA4001, a Grade 1 adjustable spring tension ADA hydraulic closer, and the LCN 1250 Series, a light-duty ADA compliant closer in sizes 1-5 with all-weather fluid. The LCN 1250 stops at size 5 where the DC3210 adjusts to 6.
11) How far will a door open with the DC3210 parallel arm closer on it?
The DC3210 supports openings up to a full 180 degrees. Practical swing depends on how you mount it: pull side gives 140 degrees, push side 110 degrees. If the opening needs to swing back flat against a wall, plan the mounting accordingly, and note that backcheck is standard on every unit to slow the door before it slams into whatever is behind it.
12) Do I need a separate door stop with the Corbin Russwin DC3210?
Not if you order the right arm. The A4 (non-hold open) and A5 (hold open) are heavy-duty reversible backstop parallel arms, which stop the door at the arm. Every DC3210 also has backcheck standard, but backcheck cushions the swing rather than stopping it, so on an opening with a wall or equipment close behind the door, the backstop arm is the one to specify.
13) Should I use a parallel arm closer or a regular arm closer on my door?
Parallel arm mounting, which is how the DC3210 ships, puts the closer on the push side with the arm running flat back along the door face. That keeps the arm out of the traffic path and off the pull side where it can be grabbed or vandalized, which is why it's the usual choice on corridor and exterior doors. Regular arm mounting projects into the opening and is generally used on the pull side. If you want the flexibility to decide at install, tri-mount closers like the Norton Rixson 8501A or the Dexter DCH4000 Series ship prepped for regular, parallel, or top jamb mounting.
14) What's a comparable heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer if the DC3210 isn't what I need?
Several in the same class. The Sargent 281 Powerglide is a cast iron heavy-duty Grade 1 surface closer, and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is a heavy-duty Grade 1 with adjustable spring power. The BEST EHD9000 Series is extra heavy-duty Grade 1 with adjustable sizes 1-6, matching the DC3210's spring range. Falcon's SC71A Series is another heavy-duty Grade 1. Where the DC3210 differs is that it's non-handed with parallel arm mounting standard and rated to 25,000,000 cycles.
15) I only need a closer on a light interior office door. Is the DC3210 overkill?
Probably, yes. The DC3210 is a Grade 1 unit rated to 25,000,000 cycles and sized for doors up to 250 lbs, which is more closer than a light interior office door needs. For lighter duty, the Falcon SC61A Series is a light to medium duty Grade 1 cast aluminum closer, the LCN 1250 Series is light duty with sizes 1-5, and the Arrow DCN314 is a Grade 1 light duty tri-pack with spring sizes 1-4. Stay with the DC3210 where the door is heavy, exterior, fire rated, or in constant traffic.
16) Can I change how fast the door closes and latches after it's installed?
Yes, and the two are set separately. The DC3210 has independent adjustable closing speed and latching speed valves, and they face forward so you can reach them with the closer mounted instead of pulling the unit. Backcheck is standard as well. Spring power is field adjustable across sizes 1 to 6, so a maintenance tech can retune a door that's slamming or failing to latch without swapping the closer.
17) What do I have to specify when ordering a Corbin Russwin DC3210?
Two things beyond the model: the arm and the finish. Arm choices run A1 hold open, A2 heavy-duty hold open, A3 heavy-duty non-hold open, A4 heavy-duty reversible backstop non-hold open, A5 heavy-duty reversible backstop hold open, A10 heavy-duty regular non-hold open, or the Standard non-hold arm with parallel arm mounting bracket, all push side mounting. Finish is one of 600, 689, 690, 691, 693, 696, or BSP. Handing is not a decision here, since the closer is non-handed, and spring size is set in the field rather than ordered.
18) Which closers are heavy duty like the DC3210 for a high-traffic entrance?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 is a Grade 1 closer rated to 25,000,000 endurance cycles and adjustable through spring sizes 1 to 6, with the A2, A3, A4, A5 and A10 heavy-duty parallel arm options available. Peer heavy-duty Grade 1 closers include the BEST HD8000 Series, the Sargent 1431 Powerglide, the Falcon SC71A, and the Dormakaba 8616 with flat arm in a tri-pack. The Sargent 281 Powerglide is a heavy-duty Grade 1 closer with a cast iron body. Any of these carry the same Grade 1 certification level the DC3210 carries.
19) The DC3210 is heavier than my interior office doors need. What is a lighter duty Grade 1 closer?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 is a commercial closer rated to 25,000,000 endurance cycles for high-traffic openings. For lower-traffic interior doors, the BEST SL6000 Series is a light duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Falcon SC61A is a light to medium duty Grade 1 cast aluminum closer, and the Norton Rixson 160 Series is a light duty Grade 1 light commercial closer with an adjustable spring. The Arrow DC314 is a light duty Grade 1 surface closer. Each of these still carries the Grade 1 designation the DC3210 holds, so a Grade 1 requirement on the door schedule is still satisfied.
20) I do not know yet whether the door will be regular or parallel arm mounted. Is there a closer that covers both without picking now?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 is non-handed and its arm choices are all parallel arm mounting for the push side, so the mounting decision is made when the arm is selected. A tri-pack closer ships the brackets for more than one mounting position in the same box: the Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 surface closer with a regular/parallel arm tri-pack and adjustable spring size 1 to 6, the Arrow DCN314 is the same tri-pack arrangement in size 1 to 4, and the Accentra 2701 Series is an architectural closer with tri-pack mounting and adjustable spring sizes 1-6. The Calibre CA9901 is a Grade 1 tri-pack arm ADA surface mount closer in size 2-5.
21) Is a wardrobe pivot or a drop plate an alternative to the DC3210?
No. The Corbin Russwin DC3210 is a surface mounted door closer that controls the swing of the door. The Stanley Security 327 heavy wardrobe pivot and the Stanley Security 341 wardrobe pivot carry the door, they do not close it, so they are hardware the door needs in addition to a closer rather than in place of one. The Arrow DCN500DP parallel drop plate is a mounting plate for the DCN500 closer, an accessory that adapts a closer to the door face rather than a closer itself. If the requirement is a Grade 1 surface closer, stay with a closer such as the BEST HD7000 Series, a Grade 1 medium duty surface mounted closer with adjustable spring power and backcheck control.
22) What is a cast iron alternative to the DC3210 body?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 is a DC3000 Series closer built with a cast iron body and one-piece seamless steel spring tube construction rated for 25,000,000 endurance cycles. Two peers are described with cast iron construction: the Sargent 281 Powerglide is a cast iron surface door closer with heavy-duty construction, and the LCN 1261 is a surface mounted closer with cast iron construction and adjustable spring sizes 1 to 5. Note the LCN 1261 tops out at spring size 5 where the DC3210 adjusts through size 6, so on a wide or heavy leaf that top step matters.
23) The DC3210 is going on an aluminum storefront door. Is there a closer built for that opening?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 is specified for 1-3/4 inch doors and mounts push or pull side, door or frame mounted, so it suits a wide range of commercial openings. For aluminum storefront work specifically, the Norton Rixson 1600 Series aluminum storefront door closer is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer with tri-style mounting. The Falcon SC81A is a medium duty Grade 1 cast aluminum surface closer, and the Dexter DCH1000 Series is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer supplied with a full cover for a finished look on a glass front entrance.
24) What closers besides the DC3210 have a backstop to protect the wall behind the door?
On the Corbin Russwin DC3210 the backstop is an arm selection: A4 is a heavy-duty reversible backstop non-hold open parallel arm and A5 is a heavy-duty reversible backstop hold open parallel arm, both push side mounting, and backcheck is standard on all units. Among comparable closers, backcheck control is called out on the BEST HD7000 Series, a Grade 1 medium duty closer with adjustable spring power and backcheck control, and on the Cal-Royal 500S, a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check. Backcheck cushions the swing near the end of travel; the A4 and A5 backstop arms stop it mechanically, so those are different answers to the same wall.
25) What finishes does the Corbin Russwin DC3210 come in, and can I get one to paint myself?
Seven finishes: 600 primed for painting, 689 anodized aluminum, 690 dark bronze, 691 light bronze, 693 black, 696 satin brass, and BSP black suede powder coat. The 600 is the one to order when the closer has to match a painted frame or a specified color, since it ships primed and ready for your finish coat. For matching existing hardware on other openings, 689 and 690 are the common commercial pairings.
26) I need a delayed action closer so people with carts or wheelchairs can get through. Does the DC3210 offer that?
For a stated delayed action function, look at the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 Series delayed action closer with regular arm and parallel bracket, or the BHDC2011 Series delayed action version, both specified for 1-3/4 inch doors. What the DC3210 gives you toward the same goal is a spring adjustable from size 1 to 6 plus a separate latching speed valve, so you can set a low closing force and control the final few degrees independently.
27) I am standardizing closers across a facility and some doors only need size 1 to 4. Is there a matching lighter option?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 adjusts across spring sizes 1 to 6, so a single model can be dialed in for both light interior doors and heavier exterior leaves. If a narrower range suits certain openings, the Accentra 1101BF is an industrial closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-4 and tri-pack mounting, the Arrow DCN314 is a Grade 1 closer with adjustable spring size 1 to 4, and the Dormakaba 7414 is a Grade 1 medium duty closer in size 1-4. For the full 1 to 6 span in one part matching the DC3210 range, the Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 medium duty closer with a universal aluminum body and the Sargent 1131 is a Grade 1 medium duty adjustable surface closer for medium-traffic commercial doors.
28) Do I need to order a cover separately with the DC3210 like some closers?
The Corbin Russwin DC3210 is offered in seven finishes including 689 anodized aluminum, 690 dark bronze, 693 black and 600 primed for painting, which is how the exposed body is finished on the door. Some peer closers are sold specifically without a cover, such as the Arrow DCN325 and the Arrow DCN314, both listed as less cover. Others include one, such as the Design Hardware 316 Series heavy duty closer with cover and the Dexter DCH1000 Series with full cover. That is the detail to check when comparing, since a less-cover unit leaves the body exposed.
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