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Falcon Falcon SC94A Series Surface-Mount Light Duty - Cast Aluminum - Door Closer FAL-SC94A

Falcon SC94A Series Surface-Mount Door Closer - Cast Aluminum Light Duty

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Falcon SC94A Series Surface-Mount Door Closer - Cast Aluminum Light Duty

Professional Light-Duty Door Control Solution

The Falcon SC94A Series surface-mount door closer delivers reliable performance for light-duty residential and interior commercial applications. Featuring a single-piece cast aluminum body construction with heat-treated steel pistons and pinions, this Grade 3 certified closer provides smooth operation with adjustable backcheck and separate speed controls. The non-handed design accommodates both left and right swinging doors with three mounting options for versatile installation.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Single-Piece Cast Aluminum Construction: Minimizes leaks, the most common door control failure, while providing lightweight durability for extended service life.
  • Heat-Treated Components: Steel pistons and heat-treated pinions deliver consistent performance and resistance to wear in daily operation.
  • Adjustable Speed Controls: Separate adjustable general speed and latch speed settings allow precise tuning for optimal door operation.
  • Universal Non-Handed Design: Works with both left and right swinging doors, eliminating inventory complexity and installation errors.
  • Multiple Mounting Options: Three mounting configurations including hinge side, top jamb, or parallel arm (with RW/PA arm specification) provide installation flexibility.
  • Fire Rating Compliance: SC94A is UL listed and compliant with UL 10C and UBC 7-2 (1997) fire test standards for code compliance applications.
  • 10-Year Manufacturer Warranty: Comprehensive warranty coverage provides long-term protection and confidence in product reliability.
  • Pre-Set Spring Size: Fixed spring size 4 simplifies specification and ensures consistent closing force for the intended application range.

Technical Specifications

  • ADA Compliant: No
  • BAA Qualified: Yes
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Duty Level: Light Duty
  • Grade: Grade 3
  • Product Category: Door Controls
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Door Closers - Surface Mounted
  • Product Substrate: Aluminum
  • Product Type: Surface Mounted Door Closers
  • Series: SC90A Series
  • Subcategory: Surface Mounted Closers

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Light-Duty Commercial Office Buildings
  • Residential Multi-Family Properties
  • Interior Commercial Doors
  • Educational Facility Interior Applications
  • Healthcare Institution Interior Doors
  • Retail Store Interior Access Points
  • Government Building Interior Applications

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon SC94A Series door closers deliver professional-grade reliability with single-piece cast aluminum construction and heat-treated steel components rated for consistent light-duty performance. ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 3 certification and UL 10C fire test compliance ensure code-compliant installations, while the comprehensive 10-year warranty provides long-term protection. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable door control and fire safety compliance are essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Surface Mounted Closers
Series:
SC90A Series
Duty Level:
Light Duty
ADA Compliant:
No
BAA Qualified:
Yes
Grade:
Grade 3
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closer
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon SC94A-RWPA-AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Falcon SC94A door closer ADA compliant for opening force?
No. The SC94A is not ADA compliant, and its spring is fixed at size 4 rather than adjustable, so you cannot dial the opening force down to meet a barrier-free requirement. If the opening has to meet ADA opening force, look at an adjustable barrier-free closer instead, such as the Cal-Royal 500S or the Cal-Royal N900PBF, both barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic closers. Use the SC94A where ADA opening force is not being enforced.
2) Can the Falcon SC94A be used on a fire rated door?
Yes. The SC94A is UL listed and complies with UL 10C and UBC 7-2 (1997) fire test standards, so it can go on a labeled opening. Note that it is a non hold open closer body: if you order the HWPA hold open arm, that arm holds the door open mechanically and is not appropriate on a fire door that has to self close and latch. Specify the RWPA regular arm for fire rated openings.
3) Is a Grade 3 closer like the Falcon SC94A strong enough for a main entrance or high traffic door?
No. The SC94A is ANSI/BHMA Grade 3, light duty, with a fixed size 4 spring. That is interior traffic: office doors, corridor doors, apartment interior doors. Exterior entrances, stairwells and anything seeing constant use want Grade 1. From what we stock, the BEST HD8000 Series and the BEST EHD9000 Series are Grade 1 heavy duty, the Sargent 1431 Powerglide is Grade 1 heavy duty, and the Norton Rixson 1600 Series is Grade 1 heavy duty for aluminum storefront.
4) Do I have to order a left hand and a right hand version of the Falcon SC94A?
No, one part number covers both. The SC94A is non handed, so the same closer works on a left or right swinging door. For a property manager stocking spares across a building, that means one closer on the shelf instead of two.
5) What is the difference between the RWPA and HWPA arm on the Falcon SC94A?
RWPA is a regular arm supplied with a parallel arm mounting bracket. HWPA is a hold open arm with the same parallel arm bracket, so the door stays open at the set position until pushed shut. Pick HWPA where you want a door propped, a loading corridor or a break room. Pick RWPA where the door has to close every time, which includes any fire rated opening. Both come in 689 aluminum and 695 dark bronze.
6) Can the Falcon SC94A be mounted parallel arm on the push side of the door?
Yes. The SC94A takes three mounting configurations: hinge side, top jamb, or parallel arm, and parallel arm requires the RW/PA arm specification. Both arm choices offered, RWPA and HWPA, ship with the parallel arm mounting bracket, so the parallel arm install is covered without a separate bracket order. Being non handed, the same body works whichever way the door swings.
7) I need one closer that works across doors of different widths in my building. Is the Falcon SC94A the right choice?
Not if the doors vary much. The SC94A spring is preset at size 4, so closing force is fixed and you cannot tune it door by door. For standardizing one part across mixed openings, an adjustable spring closer is the better buy: the Arrow DCN314 covers spring sizes 1 to 4, the Arrow DCN325 and the Accentra 2701 Series cover 1 to 6, and the LCN 1250 Series covers 1 to 5. Each of those also ships tri packed, so one box mounts regular, parallel or top jamb.
8) What is the closest equivalent to the Falcon SC94A door closer from another brand?
The Falcon SC94A is a Grade 3, light duty, non-handed surface mounted closer in cast aluminum. If the requirement is a light duty surface closer but the specification calls for Grade 1, the Arrow DC314 in the DC300 Series is listed as a Grade 1 light duty surface mounted closer, and the BEST SL6000 Series is a Grade 1 light duty surface mounted closer with adjustable spring sizes. Both cover the same light traffic interior openings the SC94A is built for; the difference is the certification grade on the submittal and, on the SL6000, the ability to dial spring power rather than working from a fixed size.
9) The SC94A is too light for a heavily used entrance - what surface closer should be used instead?
The Falcon SC94A is rated light duty and carries a fixed spring size 4, which suits interior and light commercial openings rather than high traffic entrances. For heavier traffic, the BEST HD8000 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty surface mounted closer and the BEST EHD9000 Series is an extra heavy duty Grade 1 closer with adjustable spring sizes 1 through 6. The Sargent 1431 Powerglide is a Grade 1 heavy duty surface closer with adjustable spring power, and the LCN 1460T is a heavy duty surface mounted closer in a Grade 1 commercial rating. Adjustable spring power matters on an exterior or high use door because the closing force can be tuned to the door width and any stack pressure at the opening.
10) The SC94A is not ADA compliant - which surface closer meets a barrier free opening requirement?
The Falcon SC94A carries an ADA Compliant value of No, so a barrier free opening needs a different closer. The Cal-Royal 500S in the 500 Series is a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, and the Cal-Royal N900PBF in the 900 Series is a barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic surface closer. The LCN 1250 Series is a light duty surface mounted closer in sizes 1 through 5 with all-weather fluid and an ADA compliant rating. On the Calibre side, the CA4001 is a Grade 1 ADA hydraulic closer with adjustable spring tension and the CA9901 is a Grade 1 ADA surface mount closer with a tri-pack arm in sizes 2 through 5. Barrier free openings depend on opening force, which is why these are specified with adjustable spring tension rather than a fixed size.
11) Is there a surface closer that lets me set the spring size in the field instead of the fixed size 4 on the Falcon SC94A?
The Falcon SC94A ships with a pre-set spring size 4, which simplifies specification but cannot be dialed up or down on the door. Closers with field adjustable spring power include the Arrow DCN314, a Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring size 1 through 4 and a regular/parallel tri-pack arm, and the Arrow DCN325, the same arrangement in size 1 through 6. The Accentra 1101BF in the 1100 Series offers adjustable spring sizes 1 through 4 with tri-pack mounting, and the Accentra 2701 in the 2700 Series covers sizes 1 through 6. Adjustable power is what a property manager wants when the same closer has to go on doors of different widths across a building.
12) Do I have to choose a cover when ordering the Falcon SC94A?
Yes, cover is a required selection: Standard Cover or Less Cover. Standard Cover gives you the finished metal cover over the closer body, which is what you want on a visible interior opening. Less Cover ships the closer body bare, which is common in back of house or when a specifier is supplying a different cover. Order the finish, 689 aluminum or 695 dark bronze, to match the cover you want seen.
13) Is the Falcon SC94A closer approved for a federal or government project with domestic content requirements?
The SC94A is BAA qualified, so it meets Buy American Act sourcing requirements for federally funded work. Combined with UL 10C fire test compliance, that covers the two questions a government or institutional specifier asks first on an interior closer package.
14) Is a cast aluminum door closer body as good as cast iron for a commercial interior door?
For light duty interior work, yes. The SC94A uses a single piece cast aluminum body, which removes the joints that leak hydraulic fluid, the most common way closers fail, and it carries heat treated steel pistons and pinions inside. Aluminum keeps the weight down on hollow metal and wood interior doors. Where you want cast iron mass on an abused opening, the Sargent 281 Powerglide is a cast iron heavy duty closer and the LCN 1261 is cast iron in the light to medium duty range.
15) Can I adjust the closing speed and stop the door slamming into the wall with the Falcon SC94A?
Yes, on both counts. The SC94A has separate adjustable general speed and latch speed valves, so you can slow the swing and still set enough latch speed to push the latchbolt home. It also has adjustable backcheck, which cushions the door before it reaches the wall or the stop when someone throws it open. What you cannot adjust is spring power: it is preset at size 4.
16) What is the closest light duty alternative to the Falcon SC94A if I want Grade 1 instead of Grade 3?
Same light duty application, higher grade: the BEST SL6000 Series is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Arrow DC314 is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer, and the Norton Rixson 160 Series is a Grade 1 light commercial surface closer with an adjustable spring. All three are surface mounted like the SC94A, so the door and frame prep stays in the same family of work.
17) Will the Falcon SC94A work on an apartment unit entry door in a multi-family building?
On interior corridor and unit doors it fits the application: light duty, commercial rated, non handed so it does not matter which way the unit door swings, and UL 10C compliant for the fire rated corridor doors those buildings usually have. Order RWPA rather than the HWPA hold open arm on any labeled unit entry, since a rated door has to self close.
18) Is a surface mounted closer like the SC94A the right type, or should I be looking at a slide track or concealed closer?
A surface mounted closer bolts to the door face or frame and the arm is visible, which is the quickest install and the easiest to service later. Choose it when appearance is not the driver. Where you want the arm tucked in and less prone to being grabbed, a slide track closer is the alternative, and we carry the Corbin Russwin DC5230 Series, a Grade 1 surface closer with slide track arm for pull side mounting on 1-3/4 inch doors. The SC94A is the surface arm type.
19) I need a hold open closer - does the Falcon SC94A do that, or should I look at another model?
The Falcon SC94A is ordered with an arm selection, and the HWPA option is a hold open arm with a parallel arm mounting bracket, so hold open is available without changing product. If hold open is needed on a heavier or differently specified opening, the Accentra 51 Series is an industrial closer with hold open and tri-packed mount options in sizes 1 through 6, the Orca BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Stanley A45-501HL in the D-455 series is a long hold open arm standard for top jamb mounting. Note that hold open arms are generally not permitted on a fire rated opening, which is where the SC94A regular arm RWPA option comes in.
20) What should I use instead of the Falcon SC94A when the opening needs a concealed or slide track arm rather than a projecting arm?
The Falcon SC94A is ordered with either a regular arm or a hold open arm, both with a parallel arm mounting bracket, so the arm projects from the door or frame. Where the drawing calls for a track arm instead, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer with a slide track arm standard for pull side mounting on 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Dorma 8916-JT in the 8900 Series is a Grade 1 heavy duty closer with a jamb track and frame face mounting on the pull side, adjustable size 1 through 6. Track arms are commonly specified where a projecting arm would be exposed to abuse or interfere with the opening.
21) What sits between the light duty Falcon SC94A and a heavy duty closer for a moderate traffic interior door?
The Falcon SC94A is rated light duty. For an opening that sees more traffic than an interior office door but does not warrant a heavy duty unit, the BEST HD7000 Series is a Grade 1 medium duty surface closer with adjustable spring power and backcheck control, the Sargent 1131 is a Grade 1 adjustable surface closer for medium traffic commercial applications, and the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer with an adjustable size 1 through 6 spring in medium duty. The LCN 1450 is a medium duty surface closer in cast aluminum with spring sizes 1 through 6, matching the SC94A on body material while covering a wider power range.
22) Which closers offer the same three mounting positions as the Falcon SC94A?
The Falcon SC94A supports three mounting configurations - hinge side, top jamb, or parallel arm with the RW/PA arm specification. Peers with the same flexibility include the Dexter DCH1000 Series, a Grade 1 surface closer with tri mount for regular, parallel, or top jamb mounting and a full cover, and the Dexter DCL2000 and DCM1000 Series in the same tri mount Grade 1 arrangement. The Norton Rixson 1601P in the 1600 Series is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with 180 degree swing, and the Design Hardware 116 Series is a heavy duty closer with a tri-packed non-hold open arm. Tri mount matters for a contractor buying one part number across a building where the frame conditions vary door to door.
23) Is a cast iron door closer a substitute for the cast aluminum Falcon SC94A?
They are built differently and specified differently. The Falcon SC94A uses a single-piece cast aluminum body with heat-treated steel pistons and pinions, in a light duty Grade 3 rating. The LCN 1261 in the 1260 Series is a cast iron surface closer with adjustable spring sizes 1 through 5, rated light to medium duty, and the Sargent 281 Powerglide is a cast iron surface closer in heavy duty Grade 1. Cast iron bodies are typically specified on higher abuse openings, while the single-piece aluminum body on the SC94A is a lighter unit aimed at interior and light commercial doors, so the two are not interchangeable on a spec that names the material.
24) Which closer should I look at for an aluminum storefront door rather than the Falcon SC94A?
The Falcon SC94A is a light duty Grade 3 closer intended for interior commercial and multi-family openings. For an aluminum storefront entrance, the Norton Rixson 1600 Series in the 1600BC arrangement is an aluminum storefront door closer with tri-style mounting, rated Grade 1 heavy duty. Storefront doors have narrow top rails and see exterior traffic, which is a different set of demands from the interior applications the SC94A is built around.
25) I need a delayed action closer for an accessible opening - what is the alternative to the Falcon SC94A?
The Falcon SC94A offers separate adjustable general speed and latch speed controls plus adjustable backcheck, but not a delayed action function. For delayed action, the Orca 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. Delayed action holds the door open longer in the first part of the swing, which is what gets specified where carts, equipment, or slower traffic pass through.
26) Is the Arrow DCN500DP drop plate an alternative to the Falcon SC94A?
No - the Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the DCN500 closer, a mounting accessory rather than a closer itself. The Falcon SC94A is a complete surface mounted door closer with a cast aluminum body, hydraulic speed controls, and an arm assembly. A drop plate only relocates a closer body on the frame or door where the mounting surface is too narrow; it does not close a door. The same distinction applies to the Stanley 327 and 341 wardrobe pivots, which carry a door on its swing rather than control its closing.
27) Which door closers can I standardize on across a multi-family or institutional property alongside the Falcon SC94A?
The Falcon SC94A is a non-handed, commercial-rated closer, so a single part number covers both left and right swinging doors on light duty interior openings. Where a property has a mix of duty levels, other non-handed families cover the heavier doors: the Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 medium duty surface closer with a universal aluminum body, the Dormakaba 7414 in the 7400 Series is a Grade 1 medium duty closer in sizes 1 through 4, and the Dormakaba 7303 in the 7300 Series is a Grade 1 standard duty surface closer. Standardizing on one arm and mounting style across the building keeps the maintenance stock small.
28) The Falcon SC94A comes with or without a cover - which comparable closers include a cover?
The Falcon SC94A is ordered with a required cover selection of either Less Cover or Standard Cover. Among comparable closers, the Dexter DCH1000 Series is a Grade 1 tri mount surface closer supplied with a full cover, and the Design Hardware 316 Series is a medium to heavy duty closer specified with a cover. The Arrow DCN314 and DCN325 are both listed as less cover configurations. Covers are usually chosen on appearance for a finished interior, and left off in back of house or where the closer is repainted to match.
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