Falcon SC71A Series Heavy-Duty Surface-Mount Door Closer
The Falcon SC71A is a Grade 1 commercial surface-mount door closer built for high-traffic institutional and commercial applications. Its single-piece cast aluminum body houses a 1-1/2" diameter heat-treated forged steel piston and double heat-treated pinion — the same heavy-duty internals specified for schools, hospitals, government buildings, and multi-family properties where a closer is expected to perform for decades, not years. Non-handed design installs on left- or right-swinging doors without modification. Backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty.
Key Features
- Single-piece cast aluminum body with 1-1/2" heat-treated forged steel piston and double heat-treated pinion
- ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certified — the highest performance grade for commercial door closers
- Adjustable spring sizes 1–6 with separate general speed, latch speed, and backcheck controls
- Non-handed (universal) — mounts on left or right swinging doors; common industry hole pattern with self-reaming and tapping screws included
- UL listed and compliant with UL 10C and UBC 7-2 (1997) fire test standards; UL-approved cover for fire-rated door assemblies
- ADA and ANSI A117.1 compliant — meets barrier-free accessibility requirements
- BAA Qualified — eligible for Buy American Act procurement
- Standard non-handed full plastic cover included; available in 689 Aluminum, 622 Matte Black, 695 Dark Bronze, and 696 Brass
Arm Configurations
The SC71A is available in eight arm configurations to match your door and frame conditions:
- RWPA — Regular Arm with PA Bracket (standard parallel arm mount)
- HWPA — Hold-Open Arm with PA Bracket
- HDPA — Heavy Duty Parallel Arm
- FA — Forged Parallel Arm
- FAHO — Hold-Open Forged Parallel Arm
- DS — Dead Stop Parallel Arm
- DSHO — Hold-Open Dead Stop Parallel Arm
- SS — Spring Stop Arm
- SSHO — Hold-Open Spring Stop Arm
Select your arm type and finish using the options above. Refer to the Falcon SC70A Series Data Sheet (linked below) for door size ranges, stile width minimums, and template dimensions by arm configuration.
Certifications & Compliance
- ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1
- UL Listed — UL 10C and UBC 7-2 (1997) fire test standards
- ADA Compliant / ANSI A117.1
- BAA Qualified
Technical Specifications
- Body: Single-piece cast aluminum
- Piston: 1-1/2" diameter heat-treated forged steel
- Pinion: Double heat-treated
- Spring Sizes: Adjustable 1–6
- Handing: Non-handed (universal)
- Duty Level: Heavy Duty
- Grade: Grade 1
- Application: Commercial
- Warranty: 10 years
Typical Applications
- Commercial office buildings and corporate campuses
- K–12 schools, colleges, and universities
- Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities
- Government and municipal buildings
- Multi-family and mixed-use residential properties
- Retail, hospitality, and industrial facilities
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Surface Mounted Closers
- Series:
- SC70A Series
- Duty Level:
- Heavy Duty
- ADA Compliant:
- Yes
- BAA Qualified:
- Yes
- Grade:
- Grade 1
- Product Group:
- Door Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Door Closers - Surface Mounted
- Product Type:
- Surface Mounted Door Closers
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Tags:
- falcon sc71a, falcon sc71, falcon sc71a door closer, sc71a ss, sc71a closer, falcon sc71 closer, falcon sc71 ss, sc71, sc71a
- Door Hand Direction:
- Non-Handed
- Product Category:
- Door Controls
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Department:
- Door Hardware