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Orca Hardware Orca BHDC1958 Series Door Closer with Regular Arm with Parallel Bracket ORC-BHDC1958RA/PA

Orca Hardware BHDC1958 Series Door Closer with Regular Arm with Parallel Bracket

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COMMERCIAL DOOR CLOSERS FOR USE IN:

1. Office Buildings
2. Shopping Centers
3. Mixed-Use Buildings
4. Multi-family Residences

 

DOOR CLOSERS SPECIFICATIONS:


• Multi-sized Closer: Adjustable 1-6
• BHMA Certified Grade 1, ANSI 156.4
• UL Listed
• Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Body
• Full Plastic Cover
• Adjustable Back-check Function
• Needle-bearing Application for Higher
Efficiency and Smoother Operation
• Adjustable for Barrier-free Compliance
• Packet: 6 per case
• 10 Year Warranty

 

STANDARD FEATURES:

• Power Adjustable: Size 1-6
• Finishes: Plastic Cover: AL, Duro, Black
• Parallel Arm Bracket

1. Regular Arm Pull Size Mounting
2. Parallel Arm Push Side Mounting
3. Top Jamb Push Side Mounting

• Sex Nuts and Bolts
• For Interior Doors Up to 60” Wide
• For Exterior Doors Up to 48” Wide

 


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Product Specs

Fasteners:
Machine and Self-Tapping Screws
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closer
Subcategory:
Regular Arm Door Closers
Features:
Installs on Either Side of Door, Adjustable Sweep and Latch Speeds, Separate Valves to Adjust each Speed, Adjustable Back-Check Standard
ANSI/BHMA:
Grade 1 - ANSI A156.4, UL Listed
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Cover Type:
Plastic Cover
Product Function:
Tri-Packed Non-Hold Open Arm
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Size:
48"
Arm Specification:
Regular Arm
Door Opening Size:
180 Degrees
Product Category:
Door Controls
Product Substrate:
Iron
Department:
Door Hardware

Orca Hardware ORC-BHDC1958RA/PA-AL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Orca BHDC1958 door closer be mounted parallel arm or top jamb, or is it regular arm only?
All three mountings are covered. The BHDC1958RA/PA ships tri-packed with a regular arm and a parallel arm bracket, so it can go regular arm on the pull side, parallel arm on the push side, or top jamb on the push side. That means one part number covers openings that hand differently across a building, which is why property managers standardize on tri-pack closers.
2) How wide a door will the Orca BHDC1958 closer handle?
Interior doors up to 60 inches wide and exterior doors up to 48 inches wide. Spring power is field adjustable through sizes 1 to 6, so you set the size to the door width and the exposure rather than ordering a fixed-size closer. It is built for 1-3/4 inch doors, the standard commercial thickness.
3) Does the Orca BHDC1958 hold the door open?
No. It is a non-hold open closer, so the door closes every time. If the opening needs to stand open, look at a hold open version such as the Accentra 51 Series, which is a tri-packed hold open arm closer with adjustable size 1-6. Note that hold open is generally not allowed on a fire rated opening.
4) Is the Orca BHDC1958 closer ADA compliant for opening force?
Spring power is adjustable for barrier-free compliance, and sweep and latch speeds run on separate valves so you can tune closing speed independently. On a barrier-free opening you normally set the closer down toward size 1 to 3 to keep opening force within limits, then adjust latch speed so the door still latches.
5) Is this Orca closer rated Grade 1 and UL Listed?
Yes, the BHDC1958 is BHMA certified Grade 1 to ANSI A156.4 and UL Listed. That is the commercial-duty tier institutional and MRO specs usually call for on corridor and entrance doors.
6) Can I use this closer on a left hand and a right hand door, or do I need to specify handing?
No handing to specify. The BHDC1958 installs on either side of the door, and the tri-pack arm hardware covers pull side regular arm, push side parallel arm, and push side top jamb. Buy one part number for a mixed run of openings.
7) What is a direct equivalent to the Orca BHDC1958 tri-packed non-hold-open door closer from another brand?
The Orca BHDC1958 is a surface mounted closer with a tri-packed non-hold-open arm, adjustable size 1-6, Grade 1 to ANSI A156.4 and UL Listed. The closest same-function peers are the Accentra 2701, which is also a tri-packed non-hold-open arm closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, and the Design Hardware 116 Series, also a tri-packed non-hold-open arm closer. Any of the three covers regular arm pull side, parallel arm push side, or top jamb push side mounting from one carton.
8) I need a hold-open arm instead of the non-hold-open Orca BHDC1958 - what should I order?
The Orca BHDC1958 ships with a tri-packed non-hold-open arm, so it will not stay open on its own. For a hold-open version in the same surface mounted tri-pack format, the Accentra 51 Series is a tri-packed hold-open arm closer with adjustable size 1-6. The Stanley Security A45-501HL is another hold-open option, supplied with a long hold open arm standard for top jamb mounting.
9) What is a heavier-duty alternative to the Orca BHDC1958 for a high-abuse exterior entrance?
The Orca BHDC1958 is rated for exterior doors up to 48 inches wide and interior doors up to 60 inches wide, Grade 1 with a cast aluminum body. Where a heavier body is specified, the BEST EHD9000 Series is an extra heavy-duty Grade 1 closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, the LCN 1460T is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer, and the Sargent 281 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer with a cast iron body. The Falcon SC71A is a heavy duty Grade 1 option as well.
10) The Orca BHDC1958 arm projects into the opening - what closer uses a slide track or flat arm instead?
The Orca BHDC1958 is supplied with a regular arm plus a parallel arm bracket, so the arm is an exposed scissor-style linkage. Where a low-profile arm is wanted, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is a Grade 1 surface closer with a slide track arm standard for pull side mounting, and the Dorma 8916-JT is a Grade 1 heavy duty jamb track closer with a flat non-hold-open arm, adjustable size 1-6. The Dormakaba 8616 is a Grade 1 heavy duty tri-pack closer with a flat non-hold-open arm.
11) How does the Orca BHDC1958 compare to a Grade 2 closer like the Cal-Royal 400?
The Orca BHDC1958 is BHMA certified Grade 1 to ANSI A156.4 and UL Listed. The Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic closer, a different certification tier, so it will not satisfy a drawing that calls for Grade 1. Within Cal-Royal, the 500S and 700S are Grade 1, and the N900PBF is a Grade 1 barrier free surface closer.
12) What ADA barrier-free closers are comparable to the Orca BHDC1958?
The Orca BHDC1958 is adjustable for barrier-free compliance with separate valves for sweep and latch speeds and standard adjustable back-check. Comparable ADA-oriented closers include the Cal-Royal 500S, a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the Calibre CA4001 with adjustable spring tension for ADA, and the Calibre CA9901, a Grade 1 tri-pack arm closer in size 2-5 for ADA surface mount work. The Imperial USA TC4300 is a heavy duty size 1-6 ADA closer.
13) Does the Orca BHDC1958 come with mounting screws and sex bolts?
Machine and self-tapping screws are included, along with sex nuts and bolts for through-bolting a wood or hollow metal door. Nothing extra is needed for a standard regular, parallel, or top jamb install. A drop plate would be a separate item if your frame face or stop depth does not give enough mounting surface.
14) Will this closer allow the door to swing a full 180 degrees?
The BHDC1958 is rated to 180 degrees of door opening, and adjustable backcheck is standard to cushion the swing before the door hits a wall or adjacent hardware. Actual swing on your opening is limited by whatever the door hits first, so set backcheck to stop the door short of that point.
15) How does the Orca BHDC1958 compare to other Grade 1 tri-mount surface closers?
It sits with the mainstream Grade 1 tri-mount group. Close equivalents in function include the Accentra 2701 Series, also a tri-packed non-hold open closer, and the Norton Rixson 8501A, a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with adjustable size 1-6. If the opening is high traffic and you want a heavy duty body instead, the BEST HD8000 Series and Sargent 1431 Powerglide are both Grade 1 heavy duty. For a lighter interior door, the Arrow DCN314 is a tri-pack with spring sizes 1-4 only.
16) Is the Orca BHDC1958 suitable for an exterior entrance door on an apartment building?
Yes, within 48 inches of door width. It is a commercial closer with a heavy duty cast aluminum body and needle bearing pivot, listed for office buildings, shopping centers, mixed-use, and multi-family. Set spring size higher on an exterior door to overcome wind and stack pressure, and use backcheck to protect the door.
17) Does the Orca BHDC1958 need a drop plate, and is the Arrow DCN500DP a substitute for the closer?
The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the Arrow DCN500, a mounting accessory rather than a closer, so it is not an alternative to the Orca BHDC1958 and does not fit it. The BHDC1958 itself is supplied with a parallel arm bracket along with sex nuts and bolts plus machine and self-tapping screws for regular arm, parallel arm, or top jamb mounting.
18) Which closers match the Orca BHDC1958 if I only need spring sizes 1-4?
The Orca BHDC1958 is multi-sized and adjustable across sizes 1-6, which covers a narrower range as well. If a fixed 1-4 range suits the openings, the Accentra 1101BF is a tri-packed non-hold-open arm closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-4, the Arrow DCN314 is a Grade 1 regular/parallel tri-pack closer with adjustable spring size 1-4 supplied less cover, and the Dormakaba 7414 is a medium duty Grade 1 closer in size 1-4.
19) I want a closer without the plastic cover the Orca BHDC1958 uses - what are the options?
The Orca BHDC1958 comes with a full plastic cover in aluminum or Duronodic bronze. For an exposed-body installation, the Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 regular/parallel tri-pack closer supplied less cover with adjustable spring size 1-6, and the Arrow DCN314 is the same style less cover in size 1-4. On the covered side, the Dexter DCH1000 is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer supplied with a full cover.
20) Will a Stanley Security 327 pivot work in place of the Orca BHDC1958?
No. The Stanley Security 327 is a heavy wardrobe pivot for doors 1-3/8 inch or 1-3/4 inch up to 150 pounds, and the Stanley 341 is a wardrobe pivot for flush recessed or overlay doors - both are hanging hardware, not door controls. The Orca BHDC1958 is a surface mounted hydraulic closer for 1-3/4 inch doors that controls closing speed and latch. If a closer is required, a Stanley A45-501HL is the closer in that brand line.
21) For standardizing a multi-family building on one closer, what tri-mount Grade 1 models are interchangeable with the Orca BHDC1958?
The Orca BHDC1958 is a Grade 1 surface closer for office buildings, shopping centers, mixed-use, and multi-family residences, mounting regular arm, parallel arm, or top jamb from one box. Other Grade 1 tri-mount closers that cover the same three mounting positions include the Dexter DCH4000 and DCM1000, the Norton Rixson 1601P medium duty tri-mount with 180 degree swing, and the Norton Rixson 8501A tri-mount with adjustable size 1-6 spring. The Orca opens to 180 degrees.
22) What parallel-arm-only or standard-arm-only closers compare with the Orca BHDC1958 tri-pack?
The Orca BHDC1958 is tri-packed, so one carton covers regular arm pull side, parallel arm push side, and top jamb push side. Where a single fixed configuration is acceptable, the Calibre CA8001P is a Grade 1 parallel arm size 1 ADA surface mount closer and the Calibre CA5501 is a Grade 1 standard arm surface mount closer. The Corbin Russwin DC3200 is a Grade 1 regular arm surface closer for 1-3/4 inch doors, matching the Orca door thickness.
23) What finishes does the Orca BHDC1958 closer come in?
Two cover finishes are orderable: aluminum and duronodic bronze. The cover itself is full plastic over a cast aluminum body, so match the cover to the existing closers on the run of doors rather than to the door frame paint.
24) How many Orca BHDC1958 closers come in a case?
Six per case. For a property manager replacing closers across a building, that is the buying unit, and since spring power adjusts 1 through 6 in the field, one case covers doors of different widths without ordering separate sizes.
25) Which medium-duty closers sit between the Orca BHDC1958 and a light-duty model?
The Orca BHDC1958 is a Grade 1 commercial closer with a heavy duty cast aluminum body, adjustable 1-6. Medium duty Grade 1 peers include the BEST HD7000 with adjustable spring power and backcheck control, the Falcon SC81A cast aluminum closer, the Sargent 1131 and 1331, and the Dormakaba 7303 standard duty closer. The LCN 1450 is a medium duty cast aluminum closer with spring sizes 1-6.
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