Norton Rixson 8301 Series Surface Mounted Door Closer
The Norton Rixson 8301 Series is a Grade 1 certified, cast aluminum surface door closer built for demanding commercial applications. Adjustable spring sizes 1–6 handle doors up to 250 lbs, and the tri-packed design ships ready for regular, top jamb, or parallel arm mounting — no separate hardware kit required. With a 25+ million cycle rating and a 30-year limited warranty, this is a set-it-and-forget-it solution for office buildings, healthcare facilities, schools, and multi-family properties.
Key Features
- Grade 1 Certified: ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1; ADA compliant; UL 10C positive pressure fire rated up to 3 hours.
- 25+ Million Cycle Rating: Cast aluminum body with 1-1/4" diameter piston engineered for long-term reliability in moderate-to-high traffic.
- Adjustable Spring Sizes 1–6: Field-adjustable closing force for doors up to 250 lbs.
- Broad Arm Compatibility: Regular, parallel, top jamb, slide track (pull and push side), low-profile, CloserPlus, CloserPlus Ramp, CloserPlus Spring, Unitrol parallel, and Unitrol top jamb arm configurations available.
- Hold Open & Delayed Action Options: Hold open models (H suffix) and delayed action (DA) available across all arm types.
- Independent Tamper-Resistant Valves: Separate staked valves for latch speed, sweep speed, and backcheck intensity.
- Cover Options: Slim Line and Full cover available.
- 30-Year Limited Warranty: Manufacturer-backed for long-term confidence.
- Complete Hardware Included: Sleeve nuts & bolts, thru-bolt grommet nuts, and Torx® fasteners.
Technical Specifications
- Grade: Grade 1 (ANSI/BHMA A156.4)
- Door Weight Capacity: 250 lbs.
- Spring Type: Adjustable Size (1–6)
- Piston Diameter: 1-1/4"
- Cover Projection: 2-1/8" standard
- Duty Level: Medium Duty
- Traffic Rating: Moderate Traffic
- Application: Commercial
- Hold Open Feature: Available
- Delayed Action: Available
- Cover Type: Slim Line and Full Available
Typical Applications
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Healthcare Institutions
- Educational Facilities
- Retail Establishments
- Government and Municipal Buildings
- Multi-Family Residential Properties
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
Installation Overview
The 8301 ships tri-packed for regular, top jamb, or parallel arm mounting. Use the manufacturer-provided template to mark hole locations, install mounting hardware per torque specs, then field-adjust spring size and valve settings for door weight and desired closing speed. Refer to the linked installation instructions for your specific arm configuration. Full installation documentation is available in the PDF resources above.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Series:
- 8000 Series
- Spring Type:
- Adjustable Size
- Grade:
- Grade 1
- Traffic Rating:
- Moderate Traffic
- Product Group:
- Door Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Door Closers - Surface Mounted
- Product Type:
- Surface Mounted Door Closers
- Subcategory:
- Surface Closers
- Door Weight:
- 250 lbs.
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Duty Level:
- Medium Duty
- Cover Type:
- Slim Line and Full Available
- Hold Open Feature:
- Yes
- Product Category:
- Door Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware