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Falcon SC80A-3077DS Dead Stop Parallel Arm (DS) for SC81A Series Door Closers

Falcon SC80A-3077DS Dead Stop Parallel Arm for SC81A Series Door Closers

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Falcon SC80A-3077DS Dead Stop Parallel Arm for SC81A Series Door Closers

Professional Door Closer Replacement Component

The Falcon SC80A-3077DS is a precision-engineered dead stop parallel arm designed specifically for SC81A Series door closers. This replacement component provides reliable door positioning control with dead stop functionality to prevent over-swing and protect door hardware. Manufactured to exact specifications for seamless integration with existing Falcon door closer systems.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Series-Specific Compatibility: Engineered exclusively for SC81A Series door closers ensuring perfect fit and optimal performance.
  • Dead Stop Functionality: Prevents door over-swing beyond the desired opening angle, protecting door hardware and adjacent walls from damage.
  • Parallel Arm Design: Provides smooth door operation with consistent closing force throughout the swing cycle.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to withstand demanding commercial applications with durable materials and precision manufacturing.
  • Direct Replacement Component: Designed as an exact replacement part for worn or damaged arms, restoring original door closer performance.
  • Professional Installation: Integrates seamlessly with existing SC81A Series installations without modification to door or frame preparation.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Product Attribute: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Category: Door Controls
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Door Closer Arms
  • Series: SC80A Series

Installation & Operation

This replacement arm is designed for use with compatible SC81A Series door closers. Refer to the parent device installation instructions and manufacturer documentation for proper integration. Ensure compatibility with existing hardware before installation.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon door closer components deliver professional-grade reliability with precision engineering designed for demanding commercial applications. This SC80A-3077DS dead stop parallel arm maintains the original performance specifications of your SC81A Series door closer system. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable door control performance is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Falcon Closers Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Door Closer Arms
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Series:
SC80A Series
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon SC80A-3077DS AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the DS in SC80A-3077DS actually do on the door?
DS stands for dead stop. The arm stops the door at a set opening angle instead of letting it swing on into the wall behind it, which is what protects the closer, the door, and the adjacent wall. That stop is built into the arm itself, so it takes the place of a separate overhead or floor stop on many openings.
2) Do I have to redrill the door or frame to install this Falcon dead stop arm?
No. The SC80A-3077DS drops into an existing SC81A Series installation without changing the door or frame prep, since it is an exact replacement for the original arm. It is a parallel arm, so it mounts to the push side of the door with the closer body on the door and the shoe on the frame soffit.
3) My closer is a Sargent, not a Falcon. Can I use this arm?
No. Closer arms are series specific, and the SC80A-3077DS is made for Falcon SC81A Series bodies. For Sargent 351 or 281 closers, the arm to look at is the Sargent 25-CPS parallel arm with compression stop, or the 25-H for hold open on standard and top jamb mount. For LCN, the 1260-3077 regular arm with parallel arm bracket and the 4000T-3077T standard arm cover those series.
4) I need the door to hold open, not dead stop - what arm should I order instead?
The SC80A-3077DS is a dead stop arm, which stops the door at a set angle rather than holding it there. For hold open, the LCN 1250-3049/PA is a hold open arm assembly with a parallel arm shoe in a non-handed design with adjustable hold open, and the LCN 4010-3049 is a hold open arm with an adjustable elbow function. On Sargent closers, the 25-H is a hold-open arm for standard and top jamb mount. Match the arm to the closer series you already have on the opening.
5) What is the LCN equivalent of a Falcon SC80A-3077DS dead stop parallel arm?
The closest LCN part by arm type is the LCN 1260-3077, a regular arm supplied with a parallel arm bracket for door closer assemblies. Both are parallel arm assemblies sold as closer components, but the Falcon SC80A-3077DS is built specifically for SC81A Series closers and carries dead stop functionality to limit over-swing, while the LCN 1260-3077 is a 1260 Series part. Arms are series-specific, so confirm the closer body on the door before ordering either one.
6) Is a Sargent compression stop arm the same thing as the Falcon dead stop arm?
They serve the same purpose - stopping the door before it over-swings - but they are not interchangeable parts. The Sargent 25-CPS is a heavy duty parallel arm with compression stop for 351 and 281 closers, rated Grade 1, and its stop is a spring-cushioned compression design. The Falcon SC80A-3077DS is a dead stop parallel arm that halts the door rigidly at the stop point and fits SC81A Series closers only. A compression stop absorbs the impact; a dead stop does not, which matters on high-traffic or abuse-prone openings.
7) The closer body itself is shot, not just the arm - what should I buy?
The SC80A-3077DS is a replacement arm component, not a complete closer, so it only helps if the SC81A Series body is still sound. If the closer needs replacing, the Sargent 1431-CPS TB EN is a complete heavy duty surface door closer supplied with a parallel arm and compression stop, rated Grade 1, and the Sargent 25-CPS is a heavy duty parallel arm closer with compression stop compatible with 351 and 281 bodies. Going to a full closer changes the mounting prep you need to verify against the existing door and frame.
8) What finishes does the Falcon SC80A-3077DS parallel arm come in?
Four: 689 aluminum, 696 brass, 695 dark bronze, and 622 matte black. Match the finish to the closer body already on the door, or to the rest of the openings in the building if you are standardizing a floor. 689 aluminum is the usual spec on commercial aluminum and hollow metal openings.
9) Is a dead stop parallel arm the right choice, or should I use a regular arm with a separate door stop?
Use the dead stop parallel arm when the door swings into a wall, a corner, or adjacent hardware and you want the swing limited without adding a wall or floor stop. It mounts on the push side, which keeps the closer out of the traffic path and off the pull face. A regular arm, like the LCN 1260-3077 style, mounts on the pull side and gives you more mechanical advantage but no built in stop, so you would be adding a separate stop to the opening.
10) Do I get the whole arm assembly or just the forearm?
The SC80A-3077DS is supplied as the dead stop parallel arm for the SC81A closer, intended as a direct replacement for a worn or damaged arm so the closer performs as it originally did. The closer body itself is a separate item, so if the closer is leaking or the spring is shot, the arm alone will not fix it.
11) I want both stop and hold open in one arm - what are my options?
The Falcon SC80A-3077DS provides dead stop only. If you need a stop and a hold open on the same arm, the Sargent 25-CPSH is a heavy-duty hold-open parallel arm with compression stop for 351 and 281 closers, rated Grade 1. That combination is common on classroom and loading-area doors where the door needs to park open but still cannot swing into the adjacent wall. It fits Sargent closer bodies, not Falcon SC81A Series units.
12) What is the difference between a standard arm and the dead stop parallel arm for a closer rebuild?
A standard arm such as the LCN 4000T-3077T is a plain replacement arm component for 4000T Series closers with no integral stop - the door swing has to be limited by a floor stop or wall bumper. The Falcon SC80A-3077DS is a parallel arm with dead stop built in, so the arm itself arrests the swing and protects the adjacent wall. If the opening already has a reliable floor stop, a standard arm is the simpler rebuild; if it does not, the stop-equipped arm is what you want.
13) Is the Falcon SC80A-3077DS arm rated for commercial traffic or just light residential use?
Commercial. Falcon lists the SC80A-3077DS as a commercial door hardware component, and it is specified into office buildings, schools, healthcare, retail, warehouses, multi-tenant residential, and government facilities. It is a replacement arm for a commercial surface closer, not a light residential part.
14) Can I use a non-handed LCN arm to avoid stocking left and right versions?
The LCN 1250-3049/PA is described as a non-handed design, which lets one part cover both hands of door within the 1250 Series. The Falcon SC80A-3077DS is an SC81A Series part, and it is offered in 689 aluminum, 696 brass, 695 dark bronze and 622 matte black so you can match existing hardware across a property. Handing convenience does not override series fit - an LCN arm will not mount to a Falcon SC81A closer body.
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Does the Falcon SC80A-3077DS AL come with a warranty?
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