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Norton Rixson Norton Rixson 328 - Series Center Hung Single Acting Heavy Duty Floor Closer RIX-328

Norton Rixson 328 Series Center Hung Single Acting Heavy Duty Floor Closer - 325 lbs Capacity

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Norton Rixson 328 Series Center Hung Single Acting Heavy Duty Floor Closer - 325 lbs Capacity

Professional Center Hung Floor Closer for Heavy Glass Doors

The Norton Rixson 328 Series is a single-acting, center-hung floor closer engineered for interior or exterior glass doors weighing up to 325 lbs with patch fittings. This heavy-duty closer features separate and independent valves for closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck, with built-in positive dead stop available at 85°, 90°, 95°, or 105° opening degrees. Constructed with a Cycolac rust-proof cement case and heavy-duty hardened one-piece steel spindle for consistent long-term operation.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Door Capacity: Supports glass doors up to 325 lbs and door sizes up to 3'2" x 8'0" for demanding commercial applications.
  • Precision Control System: Separate and independent valves for closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck provide enhanced operational control and adjustment.
  • Built-In Dead Stop Protection: Positive dead stop prevents doors from swinging beyond desired opening degree with options for 85°, 90°, 95°, or 105° configurations.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Hardened one-piece steel spindle designed for long life and consistent operation in high-traffic environments.
  • Vandal-Resistant Design: Concealed in-floor installation provides protection from tampering and vandalism while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
  • Weather-Resistant Construction: Cycolac rust-proof cement case suitable for both interior and exterior door applications.
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified: Meets ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 standards for commercial-grade performance and reliability.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty provides added confidence and long-term protection.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Delay Function: Yes
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Swing: Single Acting
  • Door Weight: 325 lbs.
  • Duty Level: Heavy Duty
  • Grade: Grade 1
  • Hang Type: Center Hung
  • Hold Open Feature: No
  • Mounting Method: Center Hung
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Installation Accessories
  • Product Attribute: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Category: Door Controls
  • Product Group: Door Controls
  • Product Subgroup: Door Closers - Floor
  • Product Type: Parts and Accessories
  • Series: 328 Series
  • Subcategory: Floor Closers
  • Warranty: 10 Year Limited

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify floor preparation requirements including proper floor thickness and structural support for the closer body installation.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark floor opening dimensions and spindle centerline location accurately.
  3. Prepare floor opening by cutting required cavity and ensuring proper drainage considerations for exterior applications.
  4. Install floor closer body ensuring proper alignment with door centerline and verify spindle height matches door bottom rail requirements.
  5. Connect spindle to door patch fittings and adjust operational components including closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck valves for proper door control.
  6. Set dead stop degree as specified (85°, 90°, 95°, or 105°) and test door operation throughout full range of motion. Install required frame stop at header lock side. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and spindle configuration requirements.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Building Entrances
  • Retail Store Glass Doors
  • Healthcare Facility Main Entrances
  • Educational Institution Entry Systems
  • Hotel and Hospitality Entrances
  • Government and Municipal Building Access
  • High-Traffic Commercial Applications

Why Choose Norton Rixson Quality?

Norton Rixson 328 Series floor closers deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty hardened steel construction and Grade 1 ANSI/BHMA certification for demanding commercial applications. The 10-year limited warranty and robust Cycolac rust-proof case construction ensure dependable performance in both interior and exterior installations. Engineered for consistent operation with precision valve control and vandal-resistant concealed mounting where reliable door control is essential.

Product Specs

Series:
328 Series
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Grade:
Grade 1
Door Swing:
Single Acting
Warranty:
10 Year Limited
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Parts and Accessories
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Door Weight:
325 lbs.
Hang Type:
Center Hung
Parts and Accessories Type:
Installation Accessories
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Delay Function:
Yes
Hold Open Feature:
No
Mounting Method:
Center Hung
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Norton Rixson 32885N-RH626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How heavy a glass door will the Norton Rixson 328 floor closer handle?
The 328 Series handles glass doors up to 325 lbs with patch fittings, and door sizes up to 3'2" x 8'0". That covers most full-height storefront and entrance leaves. Above that weight or size you are out of the 328's range and need a larger closer.
2) Can the Rixson 328 be used on a double acting door that swings both ways?
No. The 328 is a single acting closer, so the door swings one direction only and returns to the stop. If your opening needs to push both in and out, this is the wrong closer. You also need to specify handing, left hand or right hand, when ordering.
3) Does the 328 floor closer work with offset pivots or does the door have to be center hung?
Center hung only. The 328 mounts in the floor on the door centerline and the spindle drives the door from that centerline, so the top pivot and patch fittings have to be center hung too. An offset-pivot hung door needs a closer built for offset hung applications.
4) Does the Rixson 328 meet Grade 1 for a commercial entrance spec?
It is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1, and it is a commercial-rated heavy duty closer. That is the grade normally called out on office, healthcare, school, and government entrance schedules.
5) Can an LCN 4040SE track be used instead of a Norton Rixson 328 floor closer?
No. The LCN 4040SE-3038 is a standard track for fire/life safety door closers, meaning it is a component of an overhead surface-mounted closer assembly. The Norton Rixson 328 is a center hung, single acting floor closer that mounts concealed in the floor and carries glass doors up to 325 lbs through a spindle into the door patch fittings. A track and a floor closer serve opposite mounting positions and are not interchangeable; if the opening is prepped for a floor cavity and a spindle, it needs the 328.
6) Should I order the sealed version of the Rixson 328?
Order sealed for exterior entrances or anywhere the floor gets washed down, hosed, or takes standing water. The case is Cycolac and rust-proof either way, but sealing protects the closer body itself where moisture reaches the cavity. For a dry interior lobby the unsealed build is fine.
7) Can I hold a door open on a Rixson 328, or does it always close?
Both are available. The arm function is ordered as non-hold open or selective hold open, so if you want the leaf to stay open for deliveries or move-ins, specify selective hold open. Note the built-in dead stop is a separate thing: it stops the swing at 85, 90, 95, or 105 degrees but does not hold the door there.
8) Can the closing force be reduced to meet accessible opening force on an entrance?
Yes, the 328 can be ordered with the lighter spring (ADA) option for openings where reduced opening force matters. Separate independent valves for closing speed, latch speed, and backcheck let you tune the sweep and latch once it is in the floor, and the closer includes a delay function.
9) Is anything else required at the opening besides the 328 floor closer?
Yes. A frame stop at the header, lock side, has to be installed with it. The floor also has to be cut for the cement case with structural support and, on exterior openings, drainage considered before the case goes in. Use the manufacturer template to lay out the opening and spindle centerline.
10) Is a floor closer better than a surface closer for a heavy glass entrance?
For an all-glass door with patch fittings there is usually no top rail to mount a surface closer arm to, which is why the 328 goes in the floor. It is also concealed, so it resists tampering and vandalism at a public entrance. Where you do have a hollow metal or wood door with a header to mount to, a surface closer with a track arm, such as the LCN 4040SE standard track or the 4040SEH hold open track, is the simpler install because it needs no floor work.
11) What is the difference between the Norton Rixson 328 and a Dorma 15323 offset bottom arm?
The Dorma 15323 is a 1-1/2 inch offset bottom arm with cover, rated standard duty and not fire rated. It is the bottom pivot arm hardware used with an offset-hung door. The Norton Rixson 328 is a complete single acting floor closer, center hung, heavy duty, and certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 for doors up to 325 lbs. One is a hanging component for an offset door; the other is the closing mechanism for a center hung door, so the choice follows how the door is hung.
12) For a door with a deep reveal, is the LCN 1260-30 cush shoe support an alternative to the Norton Rixson 328?
No, and reveal is not a factor for the 328. The LCN 1260-30 is a cush shoe support with 3-1/16 inch reveal compatibility, a bracket for a surface closer arm reaching from the frame face to the door. The Norton Rixson 328 mounts in the floor and drives the door through a center hung spindle, so frame reveal does not enter the installation. Reveal brackets like the 1260-30 and the LCN 1260-18QF quick fix bracket kit apply only to surface-mounted closers.
13) I need a hold open track for an overhead closer, not a floor closer. What are the options?
For overhead track-style closers, the LCN 4040SEH-3038 is a hold open track in the 4000 Series and the LCN 4040SE-3038 is the standard, non-hold-open track for fire/life safety closers. Those are the track choices for a surface closer. The Norton Rixson 328 is a separate approach entirely: a concealed in-floor, center hung single acting closer whose hold open, when needed, is selected as Selective Hold Open arm function.
14) What finishes does the Rixson 328 floor closer come in for the exposed cover plate?
Thirteen finishes: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 611 bright bronze, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil rubbed bronze, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze, 618 bright nickel, 619 satin nickel, 622 black painted, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, BSP black suede powder, and WSP white suede powder. That range lets you match existing patch fittings and rails across a building.
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Does the Norton Rixson 32885N-RH626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Norton Rixson 32885N-RH626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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