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NGP 198N Neoprene Door Sweep with Aluminum Alloy Construction

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NGP 198N Neoprene Door Sweep with Aluminum Alloy Construction

Professional Door Bottom Sealing Solution

The NGP 198N Neoprene Door Sweep combines aluminum alloy 6063 T5 temper construction with a synthetic rubber polymer blend of Chloroprene and EPDM for superior sealing performance. This commercial-grade door sweep operates effectively in temperatures from -20 F to 200 F and features BHMA certification to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 performance tests for heat and cold. The anodized aluminum construction with slotted screw holes provides adjustable installation flexibility.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Temperature Performance: Operates reliably from -20 F to 200 F for year-round performance in demanding environments.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Aluminum alloy 6063 T5 temper frame provides exceptional durability and dimensional stability for commercial applications.
  • Advanced Polymer Blend: Synthetic rubber combination of Chloroprene and EPDM delivers superior abrasion resistance, tensile strength and memory retention.
  • Weather Resistance: Flame resistant and moisture resistant materials with excellent resistance to ozone, sunlight and aging for long-term performance.
  • BHMA Certification: Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 performance tests for heat and cold ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Adjustable Installation: Slotted screw holes allow for precise positioning and alignment during installation with included #6 x 3/4" stainless steel sheet metal screws.
  • Professional Finish Options: Available in anodized aluminum and DKB dark bronze aluminum finishes to complement various door hardware.

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 polymer blend materials rated for -20 F to 200 F temperature performance. BHMA certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 performance standards with flame resistant and moisture resistant properties for demanding commercial applications. Engineered for long-term durability with excellent resistance to ozone, sunlight and aging where dependable sealing 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 198NA-36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the NGP 198N door sweep hold up outdoors in winter and on a hot sunny exterior door?
Temperature range on the 198N is -20 F to 200 F, so it stays serviceable through freeze/thaw winters and on a south-facing metal door that bakes in summer. The seal is a Chloroprene and EPDM synthetic rubber blend, which resists ozone, sunlight and aging, and the aluminum retainer is 6063 T5 anodized. That combination is what makes it an exterior-rated sweep rather than an interior dust seal.
2) Is the NGP 198N door sweep BHMA certified for a spec that calls for ANSI/BHMA A156.22?
The 198N carries BHMA certification to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 performance tests for heat and cold, which is the gasketing and edge seal standard specifiers cite on commercial openings. If the drawing calls out A156.22 gasketing, this meets that callout for the heat and cold tests.
3) Should I use a neoprene blade sweep like the NGP 198N or a brush sweep?
A neoprene blade like the 198N gives you a continuous contact seal, which is what you want against wind driven rain, drafts and light infiltration on an exterior door. A brush sweep sheds sound and dirt with less drag and tolerates a rougher or uneven floor, but it does not seal water the way a solid blade does. If the floor is bad concrete or the door swings over carpet transitions, a brush option such as the Pemko 29326NB or the Cal-Royal BTN-112 with its neoprene insert is the easier sweep to live with. For a weather seal, stay with the blade.
4) What should I use instead of the NGP 198N on an exterior door that gets driving rain?
The NGP 198N is a door bottom sweep - the neoprene blade seals the gap under the door leaf against air and light. It does not shed water running down the face of the door. For that condition the Pemko 3452 is a surface plate rain drip door bottom, which combines the bottom seal with a drip profile that throws water clear of the sill. On a weather-exposed opening many specifiers run a rain drip at the door bottom or head and keep a neoprene sweep like the 198N where the door is protected by an overhang or vestibule.
5) What is the difference between the NGP 198N door sweep and the Pemko 345V?
Both are surface-applied door bottom sweeps. The NGP 198N uses a neoprene seal - a synthetic rubber blend of Chloroprene and EPDM in an aluminum alloy 6063 T5 retainer, rated for -20 F to 200 F and BHMA certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 heat and cold tests. The Pemko 345V carries a GREENGUARD Gold certified Eco-V insert instead. If you are specifying for a project with indoor air quality or low-emission material requirements, the 345V insert is the one carrying that certification; if your concern is temperature swing on an exterior opening, the 198N publishes the -20 F to 200 F range.
6) Is a brush door sweep an equivalent substitute for the NGP 198N neoprene sweep?
They are not the same seal type and should not be swapped without thinking about the opening. The NGP 198N seals with a neoprene blade - Chloroprene and EPDM synthetic rubber - which gives a continuous wiping contact against the threshold. The Pemko 29326NB is a brush door bottom sweep in clear anodized aluminum, and the Cal-Royal BTN-112 pairs an extruded aluminum retainer with a neoprene insert. A brush filament sweep tolerates uneven or carpeted floors and sweeps debris; a neoprene blade like the 198N is the one to specify where you want a compressed rubber contact against the sill. For a like-for-like neoprene replacement in an aluminum retainer, the Cal-Royal BTN-112 is the closer match.
7) Do I get the mounting screws with the NGP 198N sweep or do I need to buy fasteners separately?
Screws are in the box. The 198N ships with #6 x 3/4 inch stainless steel sheet metal screws, which is what you want on an exterior opening since plated steel screws rust and streak the door face. Nothing else is required to hang it on a standard hollow metal or wood door.
8) Can I adjust the NGP 198N up or down after mounting to close a gap under the door?
Yes, the screw holes are slotted. Snug the screws, set the neoprene so it just kisses the threshold or floor, then tighten. If the door has settled or the floor is out of level, you can loosen and drop one end without redrilling. Set it too low and it drags and wears the seal early; set it so it contacts lightly across the full sweep.
9) What else could I use instead of the NGP 198N if I need a low VOC or GREENGUARD certified sweep?
The 198N uses a Chloroprene and EPDM neoprene blend, with no environmental certification behind the insert material. If a project is chasing indoor air quality credits, the Pemko 345V carries a GREENGUARD Gold certified Eco-V insert, and the Pemko 56 Series uses the same Eco-V insert in a 36 inch length. Those are the swaps to make when the spec names the insert material.
10) Which sweeps are closest to the NGP 198N if I need to match what is already on my other doors?
The closest match by construction is the Cal-Royal BTN-112, which uses an extruded aluminum retainer with a neoprene insert - the same seal material and retainer type as the NGP 198N, whose aluminum alloy 6063 T5 retainer carries a Chloroprene and EPDM neoprene blade. If the existing sweeps on your doors are Pemko, the 56 Series and the 345V are surface-applied bottom sweeps in the same position on the door, though both use Pemko's Eco-V insert rather than neoprene. Matching finish matters as much as material on a visible exterior face: the 198N is offered in anodized aluminum and dark bronze, and the Pemko 29326NB is clear anodized aluminum.
11) Does the NGP 198N need to be cut to length, or should I buy a sweep already sized like the Pemko 56?
The NGP 198N is offered in 36 inch, 48 inch and 60 inch lengths, so a 36 inch leaf takes the 36 inch part and a 48 inch leaf takes the 48 inch part with no cut. The Pemko 56 Series and the Pemko 29326NB are both listed at 36 inch. If you are ordering for a run of 48 inch or 60 inch openings - wider commercial leaves, equipment room doors - the 198N is the one in this group that comes in those lengths, and its slotted screw holes let you fine-tune the vertical position against the threshold during install.
12) If exposed fasteners are a problem on the door face, is the NGP 198N still the right sweep?
The NGP 198N mounts with exposed screws through slotted holes - the slots are what let you adjust the sweep up or down for a clean contact on the threshold, and it ships with #6 x 3/4 inch stainless steel sheet metal screws. Where the fastener line is a concern, such as a public-facing entry or a door where tampering matters, the Pemko 29326NB is a concealed fastener design. That is the trade: concealed fasteners for appearance and tamper resistance on the 29326NB, versus the field adjustability of the 198N slotted holes when the floor is out of level.
13) For a healthcare or school facility standardizing on one door sweep, does the NGP 198N carry a certification the others do not?
The NGP 198N is BHMA certified to the ANSI/BHMA A156.22 performance tests for heat and cold, which is the standard covering door gasketing and edge seals, and it is rated commercial. That is a hardware performance certification. The Pemko 345V carries a different kind of credential - GREENGUARD Gold, a low chemical emissions certification on its Eco-V insert, which is what appears on LEED and indoor air quality submittals. Facilities writing both requirements into a standard often need to check which submittal the sweep is answering before standardizing on a single part.
14) Does the NGP 198N sweep come in dark bronze to match bronze door hardware?
Both finishes are stocked: clear anodized aluminum and DKB dark bronze anodized aluminum, and both are offered in 36, 48 and 60 inch. Dark bronze is the match for a bronze or dark anodized storefront and for oil rubbed trim; the clear anodized reads silver and pairs with aluminum frames and satin chrome hardware.
15) Is the NGP 198N a commercial duty sweep or a residential one?
Commercial. The 198N is built on a 6063 T5 extruded aluminum retainer rather than a stamped or vinyl carrier, and it is BHMA certified to A156.22. It is specified on office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail, warehouses, multi-tenant residential and municipal buildings, which is traffic a residential vinyl sweep will not survive.
16) Is the neoprene on the NGP 198N flame resistant for a healthcare or school corridor door?
The polymer blend on the 198N is flame resistant and moisture resistant, and it is BHMA certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.22 for heat and cold. That covers the material property a facilities buyer asks about when standardizing sweeps across a healthcare or education campus. It is not a substitute for a labeled fire door assembly gasket callout, so read the door schedule for what the opening requires.
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Does the NGP 198NA-36 come with a warranty?
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