Dorma AF86 - 8600 Series Closer Arm, Flat, Complete NHO Reg. or TJ 0" to 4" Reveal

The AF86 is a replacement arm for the Dorma 8600 Series surface mounted closer. It is a complete arm assembly, so it replaces the main arm and forearm together rather than a single link. It is not intended for other Dorma closer series.

It covers 0 inch through 4 inch reveal. That range is what makes it usable both regular arm (pull side) and top jamb (push side) on frames set back from the face of the door. Measure from the face of the door to the face of the frame stop where the closer body will land; if that dimension exceeds 4 inches, this arm will not reach and you need a different reveal solution.

No. The AF86 is set up for regular arm or top jamb application. Parallel arm mounting uses a different arm and shoe arrangement, so if the closer on your door sits on the push side with the arm running parallel to the door face, this part will not do the job.

The AF86 is a closer complete arm only - a flat arm assembly for Dorma 8600 Series closers in the non-hold-open regular or top jamb configuration, covering 0 inch to 4 inch reveal. It does not include a closer body. If the existing 8600 body is worn out rather than just the arm, you are buying a complete surface mounted closer instead, such as the Corbin Russwin DC8200 Series Grade 1 surface closer with double lever regular arm for pull side mounting, or the Norton Rixson 8501A Grade 1 tri-mount closer with adjustable size 1-6 spring.

The AF86 flat arm is built for 0 inch to 4 inch reveal in regular or top jamb mounting on Dorma 8600 Series closers, so an opening outside that range calls for a different approach. Parallel arm mounting on the push side avoids the reveal issue entirely: the Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 surface closer with regular/parallel tri-pack arm and adjustable spring size 1 to 6, the Dexter DCH4000 Series is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer for regular, parallel or top jamb mounting, and the Arrow DCN500DP parallel drop plate supports parallel mounting on the DCN500.

Five: 689 aluminum, 690 dark bronze, 691 light bronze, 695 dark bronze, and 696 satin brass. For a repair on an existing opening, match the number stamped or specified on the closer body rather than eyeballing the color, since 690 and 695 are both dark bronze but are not the same coating.

An arm only replacement makes sense when the body still cycles and holds fluid. If the body is leaking or the speed valves no longer respond, replace the whole closer. From what ZenSupply stocks, the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with adjustable size 1-6 spring, and the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is a heavy duty Grade 1 option. Tri-mount units cover regular, top jamb, and parallel applications from one box.

Since the AF86 is non-hold-open, look to a closer or arm specified as hold open. ZenSupply carries the Stanley Security A45-501HL long hold open arm for top jamb mounting, and complete closers with hold open arms such as the Accentra 51 Series and the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 HO/PA. Hold open arms are not for fire rated openings.

The AF86 is a service part tied to the Dorma 8600 Series, so standardizing means choosing a complete closer line. On the heavy duty side, the BEST EHD9000 Series is an extra heavy-duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is a Grade 1 heavy duty surface closer with adjustable spring power, the Falcon SC71A Series is a Grade 1 heavy-duty surface-mount closer, and the LCN 1460T is a Grade 1 heavy duty surface closer with powder coat finish.

No. The AF86 is a single flat arm assembly set up for non-hold-open regular or top jamb mounting at 0 inch to 4 inch reveal on Dorma 8600 Series closers. A tri-pack closer ships with the hardware to mount regular, parallel or top jamb from one carton - the Accentra 1101BF and 2701 Series both carry a tri-packed non-hold open arm, and the Design Hardware 116, 316 and 416 Series do as well. Those are complete closers with mounting flexibility, not a drop-in arm for an 8600 body.

The AF86 arm is a commercial part for the Dorma 8600 Series. For lighter interior openings where a whole new closer makes more sense, the BEST SL6000 Series is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the LCN 1250 Series is a light duty closer in sizes 1-5 with all-weather fluid and ADA compliance, the Norton Rixson 160 Series is a Grade 1 light commercial surface closer with adjustable spring, and the Falcon SC91A Series is a Grade 3 light duty cast aluminum closer.

No. The AF86 is a flat, non-hold-open arm for regular or top jamb mounting on Dorma 8600 Series closers. For a slide track application, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer with slide track arm standard for pull side mounting on 1-3/4 inch doors. For delayed action, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA/PA and BHDC2011DA/PA are delayed action closers with regular arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors.

The AF86 is an arm for existing Dorma 8600 Series closers rather than a specified closer in its own right. Where the drawing calls out barrier free Grade 1, the Cal-Royal 500S is a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check and the Cal-Royal N900PBF is a Grade 1 barrier free hydraulic surface closer in the 900 series. The Calibre CA4001 offers adjustable spring tension for ADA in a Grade 1 hydraulic body, and the CA9901 is a Grade 1 tri-pack arm ADA closer in sizes 2-5.

Flat refers to the profile of the arm link rather than the round or tubular section used on many closers. It is a styling and clearance difference, not a function change, so it matters most when you are matching the look of arms already installed on the other 8600 Series openings in the building.

Yes, it is a commercial door control component, sold as a service part for 8600 Series surface closers on commercial openings rather than for residential closers.