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Dormakaba DORMA 8916 Series Surface Closer, IS-Integra Cushion Arm Reg/TJ, 0" To 3-1/2" Reveal, Adjustable Size 1-6 DOR-8916-IS

DORMA 8916 Series Surface Closer, IS-Integra Cushion Arm Reg/TJ, 0" To 3-1/2" Reveal, Adjustable Size 1-6

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DORMA 8900 Series door closer

Heavy-Duty Surface Applied Door Closer

The 8900 door closer series designed to provide a highly flexible door control system suitable for institutional or high-traffic commercial applications. Its hydraulic control system features a full range spring power adjustment and backcheck, along with a narrow projection full cover and flatform style arm.

Door closer ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified.

  • Long term performance
  • Adjustable spring sizes and power
  • Meets barrier-free requirements
  • Adjustable backcheck
  • Backed by 25 year warranty

Product details

Features

Controlled opening with backcheck feature

The 8900 Series hydraulic backcheck feature protects doors and their adjacent structures. It’s valve adjustment regulates backcheck intensity. In addition, a backcheck positioning adjustment for parallel arm applications provides a consistent range similar to regular and top jamb applications.

Long term performance

The 8900 Series heavy-duty, 10 million cycle closers represent the latest in door control technology, combining over a quarter century of proven performance with its hydraulic control system and modern architecturally styled aesthetics. It results in the perfect combination of durability, reliability, and appearance.

Barrier-free

The 8900 Series, with the fully adjustable spring, also meets barrier-free accessibility requirements.

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Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Controls
Series:
8900 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
ADA Compliant:
Yes
Warranty:
25 Year
Closer Size:
1 to 6
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closers
Subcategory:
Surface Mounted Closers
Door Weight:
180
Endurance Cycles:
10,000,000
Fasteners:
Sex Nuts for 1-3/4" Door
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
8916
Product Function:
IS-Integra Cushion Arm Reg/TJ
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Size:
48"
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Dormakaba 8916 IS 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the IS-Integra cushion arm on the DORMA 8916 closer actually do, and do I still need a separate door stop?
The IS-Integra cushion arm is a cushioned stop arm, so the arm itself absorbs and stops the door swing at the open position instead of letting it slam into a wall. That is the point of the cushion arm option on the 8916: it limits overswing at the arm rather than relying on the wall or floor stop. It works alongside the 8900 Series adjustable hydraulic backcheck, which slows an abusive open swing before it gets to the stop. On an opening with nothing behind the door, a cushion stop arm handles the job. Where a wall or heavy wind load is the real hazard, many spec writers still call for an auxiliary overhead or floor stop as a second line of defense.
2) How heavy a door will the DORMA 8916 closer handle?
Rated to 180 pounds of door weight, with spring power adjustable across sizes 1 through 6. That range lets one unit cover everything from a light interior door up to a wide, heavy exterior opening, so a property manager can stock a single closer for a building instead of matching a fixed size to every door. It is a heavy duty closer tested to 10 million cycles.
3) Do I need to order a left hand or right hand version of the DORMA 8916 closer?
No handing to specify. The 8916 is non-handed, so the same unit goes on a left hand or right hand door. What you do choose at order time is finish (689 aluminum, 693 black, or 695 dark bronze) and whether you want the delayed action feature.
4) Does the DORMA 8916 meet ADA opening force requirements?
Yes. The 8916 is ADA compliant and the 8900 Series fully adjustable spring lets you dial the opening force down to meet barrier-free accessibility requirements. Because spring power is adjustable across sizes 1 through 6 rather than fixed, the installer can set it low enough for an accessible interior door and still have the range to handle a heavier exterior leaf on the next opening.
5) Does the DORMA 8916 closer come with mounting fasteners, and what door thickness are they for?
Sex nuts for a 1-3/4 inch door ship with the closer. That is the standard commercial door thickness, so on a typical hollow metal or solid core commercial leaf you have what you need to through-bolt the closer body. If your door is thicker or thinner than 1-3/4 inches, you will need fasteners sized to that thickness.
6) I do not need a cushion stop arm - what is a simpler closer for a standard interior office door?
The DORMA 8916's IS-Integra cushion arm is a stop arm built to absorb the swing on doors that need controlled opening; on an ordinary interior office door with a wall or floor stop already in place you do not need it. Lighter options include the BEST SL6000 Series, a light duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Norton Rixson 160 Series light commercial Grade 1 surface closer, and the LCN 1250 Series light-duty closer with sizes 1-5 and all-weather fluid. If you want a medium-duty step rather than light, the BEST HD7000 Series is a medium duty Grade 1 closer with adjustable spring power and backcheck control, and the Sargent 1131 is a Grade 1 adjustable surface closer for medium-traffic commercial openings.
7) Which other closers give me delayed action like the DORMA 8916 delayed action option?
The DORMA 8916 is offered with delayed action as an option in 689 aluminum, 693 black and 695 dark bronze. Among other brands, 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 BHDC2011DA/PA is the same delayed action arrangement in the BHDC2011 series. Note that delayed action and hold open are not the same function: the Orca BHDC1958HO/PA and the Accentra 51 Series use a hold open arm, which parks the door open rather than slowing the close cycle.
8) What looks like a substitute for the DORMA 8916 but will not hold up on the same door?
The DORMA 8916 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer rated to 10,000,000 cycles for doors up to 180 pounds. Several closers that read as close matches on the spec line are built to a lighter duty: the Arrow DC314 and DCN314 are Grade 1 but light duty with spring size 1 to 4, the Falcon SC91A is Grade 3 light duty, the Falcon SC61A is light to medium duty, and the Cal-Royal 400 Series is Grade 2. The LCN 1261 is light to medium duty with sizes 1-5. If the door is a high-traffic institutional opening where the 8916 was specified, step to a heavy duty peer such as the LCN 1460T, a heavy duty Grade 1 commercial closer, or the Design Hardware 416 Series heavy duty closer.
9) Is the delayed action option on the 8916 worth ordering?
Delayed action holds the door open in the early part of the close cycle before the door starts moving, which buys time for someone using a wheelchair, walker, or a cart to clear the opening. It is the option to take on healthcare corridors, accessible entrances, dorm doors and any high-traffic opening where people move slowly through. On a standard office or stair door where nothing is being pushed through, the non-delayed version is fine. Both versions of the 8916 are offered in all three finishes.
10) Is the DORMA 8916 Grade 1, and how does it compare to other heavy duty closers?
ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified, heavy duty, and cycle tested to 10 million. Among the Grade 1 heavy duty surface closers in the same class, the BEST EHD9000 and BEST HD8000 are the direct peers, and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide and Falcon SC71A also sit in the heavy duty Grade 1 band. Step down and you get medium duty units such as the Sargent 1331 or the Norton Rixson 1601P, which carry Grade 1 but are built for lighter traffic. The distinguishing feature on the 8916 is the IS-Integra cushion stop arm, which the peers above do not list.
11) I need a cheaper closer for low-traffic interior doors. Is the 8916 overkill?
For a closet, office, or light interior door that sees a few dozen cycles a day, yes, the 8916 is more closer than the opening needs. It is a heavy duty 180 pound, 10 million cycle unit built for institutional and high-traffic commercial openings. Lighter Grade 1 options include the Falcon SC61A (light to medium duty), the BEST SL6000, the LCN 1250 sizes 1-5, or the Arrow DC314. Keep the 8916 for the entrances, stairwells, and corridor doors that get hammered.
12) I need a hold open closer. Does the 8916 IS-Integra do that?
No. The IS-Integra cushion arm is a cushioned stop arm, not a hold open arm, so it will not park the door in the open position. For openings that need hold open, look at a hold open arm closer such as the Accentra 51 Series, the Orca BHDC1958 hold open, or the Stanley A45-501HL long hold open top jamb arm. Note that delayed action, which the 8916 does offer, is a different thing: it slows the start of the close cycle but the door still closes on its own.
13) We standardize on ADA-compliant adjustable size 1-6 closers across a facility - which peers match the DORMA 8916 on that?
The DORMA 8916 is ADA compliant with a fully adjustable spring covering sizes 1 through 6, which is what lets one part number serve interior barrier-free openings and heavier exterior doors in the same building. Peers that also publish an adjustable 1 to 6 range include the BEST EHD9000 Series, the Norton Rixson 8501A Grade 1 tri-mount, the Accentra 2701 Series architectural closer with tri-pack mounting, the Arrow DCN325, and the Imperial USA TC4300 Series, a Grade 1 heavy duty size 1-6 ADA closer. The Cal-Royal 500S and N900PBF are Grade 1 barrier free closers if your spec is written to barrier-free language.
14) What should I use instead of the DORMA 8916 if the opening calls for a concealed-look slide track arm?
The DORMA 8916 uses the IS-Integra cushion arm, an exposed flatform-style arm for regular and top jamb mounting. For a slimmer track-style look, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is a Grade 1 surface closer with a slide track arm as standard, pull side mounting, for 1-3/4 inch doors. If you want to stay with an exposed arm but a double lever profile, the Corbin Russwin DC6200 and DC8200 are Grade 1 surface closers with a double lever regular arm and pull side mounting, also for 1-3/4 inch doors, which is the same door thickness the 8916 ships sex nuts for.
15) Is there an aluminum-body heavy duty closer comparable to the DORMA 8916 for a storefront door?
The DORMA 8916 body is aluminum and it is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer for commercial use. For aluminum storefront openings specifically, the Norton Rixson 1600 Series aluminum storefront closer is a heavy duty Grade 1 unit with tri-style mounting. The Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 medium duty closer built on a universal aluminum body, and the LCN 1450 is a medium duty closer with cast aluminum construction and spring sizes 1-6. Note the Sargent 281 Powerglide and LCN 1261 are cast iron rather than aluminum, which matters if the spec calls out body material.
16) Is the DORMA 8916 body metal or plastic, and does it have a cover?
The closer body is aluminum, and the 8900 Series uses a narrow projection full cover with a flatform style arm, so the hardware sits close to the frame instead of standing proud of it. That matters on aluminum storefront and on openings where the finished look is part of the spec. If you want a closer that carries the same look across a building, all three finishes (689 aluminum, 693 black, 695 dark bronze) are available with or without delayed action.
17) Do any competing closers come without a full cover like the DORMA 8916 has?
The DORMA 8916 in the 8900 Series carries a narrow projection full cover over the aluminum body, in 689 aluminum, 693 black or 695 dark bronze. If the job does not need a cover, the Arrow DCN314 and DCN325 are Grade 1 surface closers supplied less cover with a regular/parallel tri-pack arm, differing in spring range: 1 to 4 on the DCN314 and 1 to 6 on the DCN325. On the other side, the Dexter DCH1000 Series is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer that includes a full cover, and the Design Hardware 316 Series is supplied with a cover.
18) Can I use a Stanley wardrobe pivot or an Arrow drop plate in place of the DORMA 8916?
No. The DORMA 8916 is a complete surface mounted door closer, non-handed, Grade 1, heavy duty. The Stanley 327 and Stanley 341 are wardrobe pivots, hanging hardware that carries the door rather than controlling its close, and the Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate, a mounting bracket for the Arrow DCN500 closer, not a closer itself. If you are looking for a drop plate to clear a stop or trim on your 8916 installation, that is an accessory ordered separately from the closer, not a replacement for it.
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