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Norton Rixson 8500 Series Surface Closer Drop Plates
Professional Door Closer Mounting Accessories
Norton Rixson 8500 Series Surface Closer Drop Plates provide essential mounting support for surface-mounted door closer installations. These professional-grade drop plates are engineered to work with the 8500 Series door closer system, ensuring proper alignment and secure mounting for commercial door control applications. Manufactured with precision to meet Norton Rixson’s quality standards for reliable performance in demanding environments.
Professional Features & Benefits
- 8500 Series Compatibility: Specifically designed for use with Norton Rixson 8500 Series surface closers for seamless integration and proper fit.
- Professional Installation Support: Provides stable mounting platform that ensures proper door closer alignment and operation throughout the door’s service life.
- Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to withstand the demands of high-traffic commercial applications with durable materials and precision manufacturing.
- Secure Mounting Solution: Engineered mounting design distributes closer loads evenly across the door frame for enhanced stability and longevity.
- Quality Manufacturing: Norton Rixson precision engineering ensures consistent fit and reliable performance in professional door control systems.
- Installation Flexibility: Compatible with various surface closer mounting configurations to accommodate different door and frame requirements.
Technical Specifications
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Department: Door Hardware
- Product Category: Door Controls
- Product Group: Door Controls
- Product Subgroup: Parts And Accessories
- Product Type: Drop Plates
- Series: 8500 Series
- Subcategory: Parts And Accessories
Installation & Operation
This accessory component is designed for use with compatible Norton Rixson 8500 Series surface door closers. Refer to the parent device installation instructions and manufacturer documentation for proper integration. Ensure compatibility with existing hardware before installation.
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 Norton Rixson Quality?
Norton Rixson 8500 Series drop plates deliver professional-grade reliability with precision manufacturing designed for demanding commercial applications. These mounting accessories ensure proper door closer installation and long-term performance stability. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable door control performance is essential.
Manufacturer Resources
Norton 7500 Series Aluminum Door Closer
Product Specs
- Series:
- 8500 Series
- Product Group:
- Door Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Drop Plates
- Subcategory:
- Parts and Accessories
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Category:
- Door Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Norton Rixson 8146 689 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Which Norton Rixson 8500 drop plate do I need for a door with a narrow top rail?
The 8146 is the narrow top rail plate in the Norton Rixson 8500 Series drop plate range. A drop plate lowers the closer body below the frame or top rail when there is not enough flat surface to land the closer on its own footprint, which is the usual problem on aluminum and hollow metal doors with a shallow top rail. If the obstruction is overhead rather than at the rail, the 8148 low ceiling clearance plate is the one to order, and if the closer has to mount with its back exposed on a narrow rail, that is the 8158.
2) My door closer hits the soffit or a low ceiling above the frame. Is there an 8500 Series drop plate for that?
Yes, the 8148 low ceiling clearance plate. It is the version of the Norton Rixson 8500 Series drop plate meant for openings where the head condition, soffit, or ceiling above the frame does not leave room for the closer in its standard mounting position. The 8146 and 8158 are both narrow top rail plates and will not solve an overhead clearance problem.
3) Will a Norton Rixson 8500 Series drop plate work with any brand of surface closer?
No. These plates are made for the Norton Rixson 8500 Series surface closer and are drilled for that closer's mounting pattern. Putting an 8500 plate under a different manufacturer's closer body means the holes will not line up. If you are replacing a competitor's closer and want to keep the existing prep, you want a purpose-made adapter plate for that specific swap, not a drop plate.
4) What is the difference between the Norton Rixson 8146 and 8158 drop plates?
Both handle a narrow top rail. The 8146 is the standard narrow top rail plate; the 8158 is the exposed-back version for narrow top rail, meaning it is the one to specify when the back of the mounting is left visible rather than concealed behind the closer or frame face. Same finish choices on both, so the decision is purely how the plate sits on your opening.
5) What finishes do the Norton Rixson 8500 drop plates come in to match my existing closers?
Nine finishes, and all nine are offered on each of the three plate models: 613E dark oxidized satin bronze, 689 aluminum, 690 dark bronze, 691 light bronze, 693 flat black, 694 medium bronze, 696 satin brass painted, BSP black suede powder, and WSP white suede powder. For a building standard, 689 aluminum and 690 dark bronze are the two that most commonly match existing Norton closers on aluminum storefront and hollow metal openings, but order the plate in whatever code is already stamped on your closers so the fleet stays consistent.
6) What do I have to specify when ordering a Norton Rixson 8500 drop plate?
Two things: the plate model and the finish. Model is 8146 for a narrow top rail, 8148 for low ceiling clearance, or 8158 for exposed-back on a narrow top rail. Finish is one of nine codes, from 689 aluminum and 690 dark bronze through to BSP black suede powder and WSP white suede powder. Get the model from the condition at the opening and the finish from the closer already on the job.
7) Do I still need the closer's regular mounting hardware if I use a drop plate?
A drop plate is a bracket only. It relocates the Norton Rixson 8500 Series closer's mounting position and does not include the closer, the arm, or the through-bolts and sex nuts that fasten to the door and frame. Order those with the closer itself; the plate is the added piece for openings where the standard mounting will not land.
8) Are Norton Rixson 8500 drop plates rated for high-traffic commercial doors?
They are commercial-duty parts, made for the Norton Rixson 8500 Series surface closer on openings in offices, schools, hospitals, retail, warehouses, apartment buildings, and government facilities. The plate itself carries no cycle rating of its own, since it is a mounting bracket that transfers the closer's load into the frame or door rather than a moving component.
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