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Model: CAL-CR554H-26D
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Overhead Door Holder
Deltana is the architectural hardware manufacturer with a proven record for exceptional service and quality. Deltana inventories the country’s largest selection of architectural, lighting, and door hardware in over nine fine finishes made from solid brass, zinc, aluminum, steel and stainless steel.
- Non-Handed
- Slide Track Design
- Recommended for Medium-Traffic, Medium-Weight Doors
- Heavy Shock Absorber Spring Provides Compression Before Dead Stop
Manufacturer Resources
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Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Stops & Holders
- Product Group:
- Door Controls
- Product Type:
- Overhead Stops and Holders - Concealed Mount
- Product Subgroup:
- Overhead Stops and Holders
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Model:
- DCSM10
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Category:
- Door Trim & Accessories
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Deltana DCSM10U26D – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Deltana DCSM10 overhead door holder handed, or do I have to order a left and a right?
One part covers both hands. The DCSM10 is non-handed, so the same holder goes on a left hand and a right hand opening without swapping anything or ordering a mirrored version. For a property manager or contractor doing a run of doors, that means a single line item for the whole building instead of splitting the order by swing.
2) What is the difference between a concealed overhead door stop like the Deltana DCSM10 and a surface mounted one?
Concealed mount means the track and arm sit inside a mortised pocket in the top edge of the door with the track channel let into the frame soffit, so almost nothing shows when the door is closed. That takes machining in the door and header, which is easy on a new door and a real job on an existing one. Surface mount bolts to the face of the door top rail and the frame with no mortising, which is the practical choice for a retrofit or a door you cannot take down. If you want the hidden look, the DCSM10 is a concealed mount unit. If you need to add a stop to doors already hung, look at surface units like the Glynn-Johnson 70 Series or 79 Series, or the Norton Rixson 10 Series Checkmate surface stop and holder.
3) Is the Deltana DCSM10 strong enough for a heavy commercial entrance door?
No, and this is the one to get right. The DCSM10 is recommended for medium-traffic, medium-weight doors, which puts it on office doors, unit entry doors, and interior openings that get normal use. A heavy exterior entrance, a stairwell door, or anything taking abuse wants a heavy duty unit: the Glynn-Johnson 100 Series, the Norton Rixson 1 Series Checkmate, and the Sargent 690 are all heavy duty concealed stop and holder options, and the ABH 1000 Series is a heavy duty concealed mount overhead stop. Put a medium duty holder on a heavy door and you will be back replacing it.
4) Does the Deltana DCSM10 stop the door as well as hold it open, or do I still need a wall stop?
It does both jobs at the top of the door. The DCSM10 uses a slide track design with a heavy shock absorber spring that compresses before the dead stop, so the arm takes the energy out of a door being thrown open and then stops travel at the end of the track, and it holds the door open at that point. Because the stop happens overhead, you are not relying on a baseboard or wall bumper to catch the lever or the door edge, which is the usual reason people put these on doors that open toward a wall or a piece of casework.
5) The Deltana DCSM10 is recommended for medium-weight doors. What concealed overhead holder should I use on a heavy commercial entrance instead?
For a heavier, higher-traffic opening, the heavy duty concealed units in the same category are the Glynn-Johnson 100 Series concealed overhead door holders and stops, which are multi-function and non-handed; the Norton Rixson 1 Series Checkmate concealed door stop and holder, listed as heavy duty, Grade 1, with a 110 degree opening; the Sargent 690 overhead concealed door stop/holder, listed as heavy duty and Grade 1 with ANSI Grade One compliance; and the ABH 1000 Series heavy-duty concealed mount overhead door stop. All four mortise into the door and head like the DCSM10, so the substitution is a duty change rather than a mounting change.
6) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to the Deltana DCSM10 overhead door holder?
The Deltana DCSM10 is a non-handed concealed overhead holder built on a slide track and recommended for medium-traffic, medium-weight doors. The closest matches on both mounting and duty are the Glynn-Johnson 410 Series concealed overhead door holders and stops, listed as medium duty, and the Sargent 1530 concealed mount door stop/holder, listed as medium duty, Grade 1, with a 110 degree opening. Both are concealed units that mortise into the door edge and head frame the same way the DCSM10 does, so the opening prep is the same class of work.
7) I need a concealed overhead door stop that carries a fire rating for a labeled opening. Which one is specified for that?
The ABH 1000 Series is the concealed mount overhead door stop in this class that is described with a fire rating, and it is a heavy-duty unit. If the door schedule calls out a fire rating on the stop itself, that is the one to price against a standard concealed holder such as the Deltana DCSM10, which is a non-handed concealed slide track holder for medium-traffic, medium-weight doors. Confirm the rating against the label on the specific door assembly before ordering either way.
8) Can an overhead door holder replace a door closer?
No. An overhead holder controls how far the door opens and holds it there; it does not close the door or control the closing speed. The Deltana DCSM10 is a stop and holder with a slide track and a shock absorber spring, so it works alongside a closer, not instead of one. If the opening needs the door to self-close, budget for a closer as well and use the holder to protect the wall and the hinges at the open end of the swing.
9) I need the hold-open angle to be adjustable in the field. Does the Deltana DCSM10 do that, or is there a better option?
The DCSM10 is a fixed slide track holder, non-handed, with a shock absorber spring before the dead stop. If your opening needs the stop point dialed in after installation, specify a unit built for it: the ABH 1000A Series has field-adjustable opening control, the ABH 1000RA and 1000SA Series have adjustable opening control, and the Norton Rixson 10 Series 336 is a concealed overhead stop with adjustable opening control. Adjustability matters most where the door swings toward casework or a corridor and the exact angle is set once the room is finished.
10) What is the closest alternative to the Deltana DCSM10 concealed overhead holder from a commercial hardware brand?
For a like-for-like swap, the Glynn-Johnson 410 Series is the medium duty concealed overhead door holder and stop, which lines up with the DCSM10's medium-traffic, medium-weight recommendation. The Sargent 1530 is another concealed mount stop and holder, ANSI Grade 1, with a 110 degree opening. Where the two differ from the Deltana in practice is the finish range: the DCSM10 comes in decorative finishes like PVD Polished Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Antique Brass, which is why it tends to land on openings where the hardware is meant to match a brass or bronze trim package rather than disappear.
11) What finishes does the Deltana DCSM10 overhead door holder come in, and can I match it to the rest of my door hardware?
Ten finishes are offered: PVD Polished Brass, Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brushed Nickel, Antique Nickel, Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Paint Black, and Prime Coat White. That spread covers the common brass, bronze, nickel, and chrome trim packages, so the holder can be matched to existing levers and hinges instead of standing out over the door. The PVD Polished Brass option is a plated finish intended to resist tarnishing, which is the one to pick when a standard polished brass elsewhere in the building has gone dull. Prime Coat White is a primed finish for painting out to match the frame.
12) Will a Deltana DCSM10 work on apartment and office doors in a multi-family building?
That is the fit. Commercial rated, non-handed, and recommended for medium-traffic, medium-weight doors, which describes unit entry doors, office doors, and interior openings in a residential or mixed-use building. Because it is non-handed, one part number and one finish covers every door in the building regardless of swing, which keeps the stockroom simple. Doors at the main entrance or a heavily used common area should step up to a heavy duty unit like the Glynn-Johnson 100 Series or the Sargent 690 instead.
13) Is a Glynn-Johnson 70 Series overhead holder a drop-in replacement for a Deltana DCSM10?
No, they mount differently. The Deltana DCSM10 is a concealed overhead stop and holder, so the arm and track are mortised into the top edge of the door and the head frame. The Glynn-Johnson 70 Series with an 85 to 110 degree hold-open range and the Glynn-Johnson 79 Series are surface overhead door holders and stops, as are the Norton Rixson 10 Series 10-236 and 10-346 Checkmate surface stop and holder units. Surface units screw to the face of the door and the underside of the head, so swapping between the two families means a different prep and different exposed hardware, not a like-for-like change.
14) What is the difference between a concealed friction stop like the DORMA 711F and a Deltana DCSM10 holder?
The DORMA 711F is a standard duty concealed friction stop covering a 21 to 27 inch door opening, so the arm is held by friction along its travel. The Deltana DCSM10 is a concealed holder that runs on a slide track with a heavy shock absorber spring providing compression before the dead stop, so the door is cushioned into a defined stop point. Both mortise into the door and head, but the friction unit is sized by the opening width it covers while the DCSM10 is a non-handed unit selected by finish.
15) Which concealed overhead door holder can match oil rubbed bronze or antique brass door hardware?
The Deltana DCSM10 concealed overhead door holder is offered in PVD Polished Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Brushed Nickel, Antique Nickel, Paint Black, Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Polished Brass, Antique Brass, and Prime Coat White, and the body is brass. Among the comparable concealed stops, the Don-Jo 3023 and 3024 are specified in satin stainless steel. If the visible arm has to read as bronze or brass against existing trim, that is a decisive difference between the two families.
16) Is the Deltana DCSM10 door holder made of brass or plated steel?
Brass, both the material and the substrate, so the finish is plated or applied over solid brass rather than over steel. That matters on a holder because the arm and track see repeated impact and hand contact at the top of the door; a brass body will not rust out the way a plated steel part can in a damp corridor or a door near an exterior entry. It is rated for commercial use.
17) Do I have to order a left-hand and right-hand version of a concealed overhead holder?
Not with either of these. The Deltana DCSM10 overhead door holder is non-handed, so one part number covers both swings and only the finish is selected. The Glynn-Johnson 100 Series concealed overhead door holders and stops are also described as non-handed and multi-function. Handing still matters when you cross into other families, so confirm it on the specific series before you release a mixed order.
18) If a job is standardized on Dormakaba door hardware, what overhead stop lines up with a Deltana DCSM10 concealed holder?
Dormakaba offers the DORMA 700 Series, represented by the 711F standard duty concealed friction stop for a 21 to 27 inch door opening, and the DORMA 900 Series heavy duty stops and holders. The 711F is the concealed option to compare against a Deltana DCSM10, which is a non-handed concealed holder for medium-traffic, medium-weight doors; the 900 Series is the step up in duty for heavier leaves.
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