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Norton Rixson 27N Heavy Weight Floor Closer with 400 lb Capacity and Adjustable Speed Control

Norton Rixson 27N Heavy Weight Floor Closer with 400 lb Capacity and Adjustable Speed Control

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Norton Rixson 27N Heavy Weight Floor Closer with 400 lb Capacity and Adjustable Speed Control

Professional Heavy-Duty Floor Closer for High-Traffic Commercial Applications

The Norton Rixson 27N Heavy Weight Floor Closer delivers exceptional performance for doors up to 400 lb (181 kg) and 4'0" (1219 mm) width in demanding commercial environments. This floor-mounted closer features independent adjustments for closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck, providing precise control over door movement. Constructed from high-quality, corrosion-resistant steel with cast iron cement case, the 27N meets ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certification and ADA compliance requirements for professional installations.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Load Capacity: Supports doors up to 400 lb (181 kg) and 4'0" (1219 mm) width for demanding commercial applications requiring reliable heavy door control.
  • Precision Speed Control: Independent adjustments for closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck provide complete control over door movement for optimal performance in high-traffic environments.
  • Durable Construction: High-quality, corrosion-resistant steel construction with cast iron cement case ensures maximum durability and long-term performance in commercial settings.
  • Concealed Installation Design: Floor-mounted installation provides clean, unobtrusive appearance ideal for modern architectural spaces while maintaining professional aesthetics.
  • Universal Application: Non-handed design allows flexible installation for both left-hand and right-hand applications, simplifying inventory and installation requirements.
  • Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certified construction meets the highest commercial standards for heavy-duty door closer performance.
  • ADA Compliance: Meets Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines for door closing force, ensuring accessibility compliance for all users in commercial facilities.
  • Low Maintenance Operation: Engineered for minimal upkeep requirements while delivering consistent, reliable door operation over extended service life.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Cover Type: Cast iron cement case
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Swing: Single Acting
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Hold Open Feature: No
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Door Closers - Floor
  • Product Type: Floor Door Closers
  • Subcategory: Specialty Closers

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify floor preparation requirements including structural support capacity for the closer body and door weight up to 400 lb.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark floor pocket location and door pivot point accurately, ensuring proper alignment with door swing geometry.
  3. Prepare floor pocket by cutting concrete or structural floor material to accommodate the closer body and cement case installation per manufacturer specifications.
  4. Install closer body in floor pocket with appropriate structural support and seal installation to prevent moisture intrusion and ensure long-term stability.
  5. Mount door pivot hardware and connect closer arm assembly, ensuring proper alignment for smooth door operation throughout full swing range.
  6. Adjust closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck settings using manufacturer-provided adjustment tools to achieve desired door performance and ADA compliance. Test operation under various load conditions and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and adjustment procedures.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Building Entrances
  • Educational Facility Main Doors
  • Healthcare Institution Access Points
  • Retail Store Heavy Traffic Entrances
  • Industrial Facility Personnel Doors
  • Government and Municipal Building Entrances
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Common Areas

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson 27N floor closers deliver professional-grade reliability with corrosion-resistant steel construction and cast iron cement case rated for doors up to 400 lb capacity. ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certification ensures the highest commercial performance standards, while ADA-compliant configurations provide accessibility compliance. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable heavy-duty door control and long-term durability are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Floor Closers
Door Swing:
Single Acting
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Floor
Product Type:
Floor Door Closers
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Cover Type:
Cast iron cement case
Hold Open Feature:
No
Department:
Door Hardware
Product Category:
Door Controls

Norton Rixson 27N – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Rixson 27N single acting or double acting?
Single acting only. The 27N swings the door one direction, so it suits an entrance with a stop or frame that the door closes against, not a center-hung door that needs to push both ways. If the opening is a true swing-both-ways door, this is the wrong closer for it.
2) Does the Rixson 27N hold the door open?
It does not. The 27N is a non-hold-open closer, so the door returns and latches every time. If you need a door that parks open for deliveries or moving, this closer will not do it and you would specify a hold-open floor closer instead.
3) Is the Norton Rixson 27N ANSI Grade 1?
Grade 1 under ANSI/BHMA A156.4, the standard covering door controls, and it is a commercial-duty product rather than a residential one. For a spec that calls out Grade 1 floor closers on a government, healthcare, or school entrance, the 27N meets that line item.
4) What does the 27N need in the floor to be installed?
A cut floor pocket and a cast iron cement case. The closer body sets into concrete or structural floor material, so this is not a retrofit you drop onto an existing slab without cutting. Layout is done from the manufacturer template to locate the pocket and the door pivot point, and the installation gets sealed against moisture. Budget the concrete work: on an existing building that floor cut is usually the bigger part of the job, not the closer.
5) What is a comparable floor closer to the Norton Rixson 27N for a heavy commercial entrance?
The Dorma BTS75V floor closer is a close counterpart. Both are Grade 1 floor closers built for concealed floor installation, and both close without a hold open feature - the 27N carries an ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 rating with no hold open, and the BTS75V is a Grade 1 unit with an NHO non hold open function. The BTS75V is supplied as a closer body with cement case, less spindle, so the spindle is ordered separately; the 27N uses a cast iron cement case. Both suit an entrance where the door must return closed every cycle.
6) Difference between the Norton Rixson 27N and the Dorma BTS80 floor closer?
Both are heavy duty floor closers. The 27N is rated heavy duty and certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1, handles doors up to 400 lb and 4 ft wide, is single acting, and ships with a cast iron cement case. The Dorma BTS80 is a heavy duty concealed floor closer in the BTS80 series supplied as a body only, and it is not fire rated. For a fire rated opening the BTS80 is the wrong choice; for a single acting heavy entrance door where the cement case is wanted as part of the package, the 27N covers it.
7) Does the 27N floor closer have to be ordered handed?
No handing to specify. The 27N is a non-handed design that installs for either a left-hand or right-hand door, so one part number covers both and a property manager stocking spares only carries the one.
8) What adjustments does the 27N floor closer have for tuning door speed?
Three, and they are independent of each other: closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck. Closing speed governs the main sweep, latch speed controls the last few degrees so the door does not slam into the frame, and backcheck cushions the door when someone throws it open into a wall. That is what lets you dial the closing force down to meet the ADA guidelines the 27N is built to.
9) Should I use a floor closer or an overhead closer on a heavy entrance door?
A floor closer like the 27N goes in when you do not want hardware showing at the head, which is the usual reason on glass fronts and architectural entrances, and when the door is heavy enough that you want the control down at the pivot. The cost is that it needs the floor cut for the cement case. An overhead closer mounts to the door and frame with no floor work at all, so on a retrofit where the slab is finished it is the far cheaper path. Pick the floor closer for appearance and heavy door weight, the overhead for ease of installation.
10) What else does ZenSupply carry instead of the Rixson 27N floor closer?
Two Dormakaba options sit alongside it. The Dorma BTS80 concealed floor closer is also a heavy duty unit and ships as a body only, so no cement case comes with it. The Dorma BTS75V is Grade 1 and comes with its cement case but less spindle, and it is a non-hold-open function like the 27N. Body-only means you are reusing or sourcing the case separately, which matters on a replacement where the existing pocket and case are staying in the floor.
11) Can the 27N be set light enough to meet ADA opening force on a public entrance?
Yes, the 27N is built to meet ADA guidelines for door closing force, and the independent closing and latch speed adjustments are how you tune it in the field. On an accessible entrance, set the sweep and latch after the door is hung and test it loaded, since a heavy 400 lb leaf behaves differently from a light one at the same setting.
12) I need a floor closer that holds the door open - is the 27N the right one?
No. The Norton Rixson 27N is a non hold open closer; it returns the door to the closed position on every swing. The Dorma BTS75V is also a non hold open unit, listed with an NHO function. If the opening requires a door that stays parked open, neither of these two is the closer to specify - a hold open version of the floor closer line is what to ask for.
13) Can the Dorma BTS80 be used in place of the Norton Rixson 27N on a double acting door?
The Norton Rixson 27N is a single acting floor closer, so it controls a door swinging one direction only. The Dorma BTS80 is a heavy duty concealed floor closer body in the BTS80 series. On a double acting opening the 27N is not the unit to specify - confirm the swing direction of the opening before substituting either way, because a single acting closer will not serve a door that swings both ways.
14) Which floor closer comes with the cement case and which is body only?
The Norton Rixson 27N includes a cast iron cement case. The Dorma BTS80 is sold as a closer body only. The Dorma BTS75V is a closer body with cement case, less spindle - so the case is included but the spindle is a separate line. When pricing a floor pocket job, that difference decides how many parts land on the order to make the opening complete.
15) Is a Grade 1 floor closer available as an alternative to the 27N for a school or hospital entrance?
Yes. Both the Norton Rixson 27N and the Dorma BTS75V are Grade 1 floor closers. The 27N is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 and is a commercial heavy duty unit rated to 400 lb doors; the BTS75V is listed as Grade 1 in the BTS75V series. For a facility standardizing on Grade 1 floor closers across entrances, either meets that line on the spec, and the choice comes down to door weight and whether the spindle is being supplied separately.
16) Will a floor closer hold up in an exterior doorway that gets wet?
The 27N is built from corrosion-resistant steel with a cast iron cement case, which is what you want in a floor pocket where mopping water, snowmelt, and salt end up. The installation gets sealed during setting to keep moisture out of the pocket. It is a heavy duty, commercial-rated unit, so retail and office entrances that cycle all day are the intended service.
How fast can I get the Norton Rixson 27N delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Norton Rixson 27N come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Norton Rixson 27N is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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