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NGP NGP 197NA Neoprene Door Sweep, Anodized Aluminum NGP-197NA

NGP 197NA Neoprene Door Sweep with Anodized Aluminum Housing

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NGP 197NA Neoprene Door Sweep with Anodized Aluminum Housing

Professional Door Bottom Sealing Solution

The NGP 197NA Neoprene Door Sweep combines anodized aluminum construction with synthetic rubber polymer blend technology for superior door bottom sealing. Featuring aluminum alloy 6063 T5 temper housing with chloroprene and EPDM neoprene blend, this door sweep operates effectively in temperature ranges from -20 F to 200 F. BHMA certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 performance standards for heat and cold resistance, ensuring reliable performance in demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Temperature Performance: Operates reliably from -20 F to 200 F for year-round effectiveness in varying climate conditions.
  • BHMA Certification: Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 performance tests for heat and cold resistance ensuring code compliance and reliability.
  • Premium Construction: Aluminum alloy 6063 T5 temper housing with anodized finish provides exceptional durability and corrosion resistance.
  • Advanced Neoprene Blend: Synthetic rubber polymer blend of chloroprene and EPDM delivers superior abrasion resistance, tensile strength, and memory retention.
  • Weather Resistance: Flame resistant and moisture resistant construction with excellent resistance to ozone, sunlight, and aging for long-term performance.
  • Adjustable Installation: Slotted screw holes allow for precise positioning and adjustment during installation for optimal sealing performance.
  • Complete Hardware: Includes #6 x 3/4" stainless steel sheet metal screws for secure mounting and professional installation.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Door Bottom Sweeps and Door Shoes
  • Product Type: Door Sweeps and Bottoms
  • Series: Neoprene Door Sweep Series
  • Subcategory: Gaskets & Weatherstripping

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 NGP Quality?

NGP door sweep products deliver professional-grade reliability with aluminum alloy 6063 T5 temper construction and advanced neoprene polymer blends rated for -20 F to 200 F temperature performance. BHMA certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 standards with superior resistance to ozone, sunlight, and aging. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable weathersealing performance is essential.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Series:
Neoprene Door Sweep Series
Product Subgroup:
Door Bottom Sweeps and Door Shoes
Product Type:
Door Sweeps and Bottoms
Subcategory:
Gaskets & Weatherstripping
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

NGP 197NA-36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What lengths does the NGP 197NA neoprene door sweep come in?
The 197NA is stocked in 36, 42, 72 and 96 inch lengths. The 36 inch covers a standard single door leaf, 42 inch suits a wider leaf, and the 72 and 96 inch pieces are what you cut down for oversized or non-standard openings. Aluminum housing cuts cleanly with a hacksaw or miter saw, so ordering long and trimming to the leaf width is normal practice on a job with mixed door widths.
2) Does the NGP 197NA door sweep come with mounting screws?
Yes, #6 x 3/4 inch stainless steel sheet metal screws ship with the sweep. Nothing else is needed to hang it on a wood or hollow metal door face. The screw holes are slotted, so you can set the sweep, close the door, and slide it up or down to get even contact on the threshold before you tighten down.
3) Will a neoprene door sweep hold up on an exterior door through winter and summer?
The 197NA is rated from -20 F to 200 F, which covers a freezing exterior opening and a south-facing metal door baking in summer sun. The seal is a chloroprene and EPDM blend, so it resists ozone, sunlight and aging rather than going hard and cracking the way plain rubber does. It is also BHMA certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 heat and cold resistance testing.
4) Is the NGP 197NA sweep BHMA certified for a spec job?
Yes. The 197NA carries BHMA certification to ANSI/BHMA A156.22, the gasketing and weatherstripping standard, specifically for the heat and cold resistance performance tests. If the drawing calls out A156.22 gasketing, this satisfies that line item. It is a commercial-rated product, not a residential sweep.
5) Is the Pemko 3452 rain drip an alternative to the NGP 197NA door sweep?
No, and it is the most common mix-up on an exterior opening. The Pemko 3452 is a surface plate rain drip door bottom, a projecting plate that throws water clear of the door bottom and the head of the opening below it. The NGP 197NA is a neoprene sweep that seals the gap between the door bottom and the floor. They solve different halves of the same weather problem, and on a driving-rain exterior door a specifier often uses both: a drip to shed water and a sweep to close the gap. If the submittal calls for a sealing element rated to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 for heat and cold resistance, that is the 197NA.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the NGP 197NA neoprene door sweep from another brand?
The Cal-Royal BTN-112 door bottom sweep is built the same way: an extruded aluminum retainer carrying a neoprene insert, matching the 197NA's aluminum housing and neoprene wiper seal. Both are surface-applied to the door bottom and both use a rubber insert rather than a brush, so the sealing behavior against a threshold or sill is comparable. The 197NA carries an anodized aluminum housing with a chloroprene and EPDM neoprene blend rated from -20 F to 200 F and BHMA certification to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 for heat and cold resistance, which is the specification to confirm against if a submittal calls for a certified sweep. For a fleet standardization where every exterior door gets the same profile, the 197NA runs 36, 42, 72 and 96 inch lengths.
7) When should a brush sweep be used instead of the NGP 197NA neoprene sweep?
A neoprene wiper like the 197NA seals by pressing a solid rubber blade against the floor, which is what you want for weather, light and smoke at an exterior opening. Where the floor is carpet, uneven tile or a surface the blade would drag on, a brush insert clears the obstruction instead of fighting it. The Pemko 29326NB is a 36 inch brush door bottom sweep in clear anodized aluminum with a concealed fastener design, so the mounting screws do not show on the finished face. The Cal-Royal BTN-112 is part of a brush weatherstrip series and also carries a neoprene insert on an extruded aluminum retainer. Choose by floor condition: solid neoprene blade for a flat threshold, brush where the sweep has to ride over changing floor height.
8) Should I use a neoprene sweep or a nylon brush sweep on my doors?
A neoprene blade like the 197NA gives a continuous contact seal, so it is the better choice where you are stopping drafts, water, light and insects on a flat threshold. Brush sweeps handle rough or uneven floors and high-cycle doors with less drag, but they leak more air. If the floor is carpet or the slab is irregular, look at a brush type such as the Pemko 29326NB or the Cal-Royal BTN-112. For a smooth threshold or sill where you want a real weather seal, stay with the neoprene.
9) Will the anodized aluminum on the NGP 197NA match my other door hardware finishes?
The housing is anodized aluminum, a natural mill-silver look that sits well next to aluminum storefront, satin chrome and brushed stainless trim. It is aluminum alloy 6063 T5, the same extrusion alloy used for storefront framing, so on a glass front or aluminum entrance it reads as part of the door rather than an add-on. If you are matching dark bronze or painted doors, this is not the finish for it.
10) Can I standardize one door sweep across an entire building of commercial doors?
That is what the 197NA is built for. One product covers interior and exterior openings across office, school, healthcare, retail, warehouse, multi-tenant and government facilities, and the four lengths (36, 42, 72 and 96 inches) let you cover standard leaves and cut the long stock for anything odd. Stocking the 96 inch pieces plus 36 inch for standard doors keeps a facility on a single part number for replacements.
11) What door sweep should be used instead of the NGP 197NA on a LEED or low-emitting materials project?
The Pemko 345V door bottom sweep uses a GREENGUARD Gold certified Eco-V insert, which is the certification an environmental submittal typically asks for on interior air quality. The Pemko 56 series also carries an Eco-V insert and is offered in a 36 inch length. The NGP 197NA seals with a chloroprene and EPDM neoprene blend in an anodized aluminum housing and is BHMA certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 for heat and cold resistance, so where the driving requirement is temperature performance from -20 F to 200 F rather than an emissions certification, the 197NA is the one that answers the spec.
12) Which door sweep covers a 7 foot or 8 foot tall door bottom without splicing two pieces?
Width, not height, sets sweep length, and on wide openings the length range matters. The NGP 197NA comes in 36, 42, 72 and 96 inch lengths, so a pair of wide leaves or an oversized door gets covered from a single piece. Among the alternatives, the Pemko 29326NB brush sweep and the Pemko 56 series with Eco-V insert are each offered at 36 inches. For a standard 36 inch commercial door leaf all three cover it; for anything wider than 42 inches, the 72 and 96 inch 197NA lengths are what you cut down to size.
13) Are the mounting screws on the NGP 197NA visible on the face of the door?
Yes, the 197NA fastens through slotted holes in the aluminum housing on the door face, so the screw heads show. That is what makes it adjustable after installation. If exposed fasteners are a problem on a visible entrance, the Pemko 29326NB uses a concealed fastener design instead.
14) Can the NGP 197NA sweep go on a door in a corrosive or wash-down area?
The housing is anodized 6063 T5 aluminum, which resists corrosion, and the fasteners supplied are stainless steel, so there is no mild-steel screw to rust and stain the door. The neoprene blend is moisture resistant and flame resistant. That combination holds up in kitchens, plant floors and coastal exterior openings better than a mill-finish sweep with plated screws.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the NGP 197NA-36 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The NGP 197NA-36 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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