Name: Sargent 1331 Grade 1 Adjustable Surface Door Closer with Universal Aluminum Body
Brand: Sargent
SKU: 1331 JO ED
Price: 358.92 USD
Availability: InStock

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Sargent 1331 Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Surface Door Closer with Universal Aluminum Body

Professional-Grade Door Control Solution for Commercial Applications

The Sargent 1331 Grade 1 Surface Door Closer features a universal, high-strength aluminum body designed for heavy-duty performance in demanding commercial environments. This fully-adjustable closer complies with ADA requirements and ANSI/BHMA A156.19 standards, making it ideal for offices, assisted living facilities, hotels, public housing, and retail establishments. The unit operates effectively in extreme temperature conditions and retrofits numerous competitor closers for versatile installation options.

Professional Features & Benefits

Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Construction: High-strength aluminum body provides exceptional durability for high-traffic commercial applications with reliable long-term performance.
Universal Installation Flexibility: Interchangeable design accommodates standard, top jamb, and parallel applications for versatile mounting options.
Temperature Performance: Operates effectively in extreme heat and cold conditions without requiring readjustment for consistent year-round operation.
ADA Compliance: Meets ADA requirements and ANSI/BHMA A117.1 standards ensuring accessibility compliance for commercial installations.
Retrofit Compatibility: Designed to retrofit numerous competitor closers, simplifying replacement and upgrade projects.
Hold Open Feature: Integrated hold open functionality provides convenient door positioning when needed.
Fully Adjustable Operation: Complete adjustment capability allows fine-tuning for optimal door control and user experience.
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year Limited warranty provides added confidence and protection for commercial installations.

Technical Specifications

ADA Compliant: Yes
ANSI/BHMA: ANSI/BHMA A156.19
Commercial/Residential: Commercial
Department: Door Hardware
Duty Level: Heavy Duty
Hold Open Feature: Yes
Product Category: Door Controls
Product Group: Door Controls
Product Subgroup: Power Operators
Product Type: Low Energy Operators
Series: 6000 Series
Subcategory: Surface Closers
Traffic Rating: High Traffic
Warranty: 2 Year Limited

Installation & Operation

Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

Commercial Office Buildings
Educational Facilities
Healthcare Institutions
Retail Establishments
Assisted Living Facilities
Hotel and Hospitality Properties
Public Housing Developments

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent 1331 Series door closers deliver professional-grade reliability with high-strength aluminum construction rated for heavy-duty commercial applications. The Grade 1 performance rating and ANSI/BHMA A156.19 compliance ensure dependable operation in high-traffic environments. With a 2 Year Limited warranty and universal design compatibility, this closer is engineered for demanding commercial applications where consistent door control performance is essential.

Manufacturer Resources

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Product Specs

Series:: 1331 Series
Grade:: Grade 1
Product Type:: Surface Mounted Door Closers
Duty Level:: Medium Duty
Product Group:: Door Controls
Product Subgroup:: Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Subcategory:: Door Closers
ADA Compliant:: Yes
Commercial/Residential:: Commercial
Delay Function:: No
Mounting Method:: Surface
Product Category:: Door Controls
Department:: Door Hardware

Sargent 1331 JO ED – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Sargent 1331 closer work on a parallel arm application, or do I need a different closer for pull side versus push side?

One closer covers all three. The 1331 is a surface mounted closer with an interchangeable body that handles regular (pull side), top jamb, and parallel arm mounting, so you pick the mounting at install rather than at order. What you do choose up front is the arm: the JO and JOZ are standard regular arms, the JP9, JP10, JPS and JCPS are parallel arm variants, and the JUO is the universal standard arm. Match the arm to the mounting condition on your opening and the same body serves any of the three.

2) Does the Sargent 1331 door closer meet ADA requirements for an accessible opening?

Yes, the 1331 is ADA compliant and the description ties it to ANSI/BHMA A117.1, which is the accessibility standard an inspector will be looking at on a barrier free opening. It is also certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.19. The closer is fully adjustable, which is how you get the opening force and closing speed down to what the accessibility requirement calls for on a given door.

3) How do I order a Sargent 1331 that holds the door open, and which arms give me that?

Hold open is an arm choice on the 1331, not a separate model. The holder arms are the JCPSH, JH, JHZ, JPH9, JPH10, JPSH and JUH. Order any of those and you get the hold open function built into the arm. If you do not want hold open, choose a standard arm instead: JCPS, JO, JOZ, JP9, JP10, JPS or JUO. On a fire rated opening, do not specify a mechanical hold open arm.

4) Does the Sargent 1331 have delayed action for a healthcare or accessible opening where someone needs longer to get through?

No. The 1331 does not offer a delayed action function. If your opening needs a slow initial sweep so a wheelchair user or a cart can clear the door, look at a closer that carries it, such as the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 in the delayed action version or the BHDC2011 delayed action model, both of which we list with delayed action.

5) Is the Sargent 1331 heavy duty enough for a main entrance, or should I step up to a different closer?

The 1331 is certified Grade 1 but our record lists it as a medium duty closer, which suits offices, hotels, assisted living, public housing and retail interiors. For a punishing main entrance or an abused exterior door, a heavy duty Grade 1 body is the better call. Options we carry include the BEST HD8000 Series and the BEST EHD9000 Series, both heavy duty Grade 1, or the Falcon SC71A, also heavy duty Grade 1.

6) If I am replacing an existing surface closer, does the Sargent 1331 fit the holes or do I need a different unit?

The Sargent 1331 is designed to retrofit numerous competitor closers, and can be ordered with the TB through bolt option for 1-3/4 inch doors where the existing prep will not hold sex bolts or the door face needs reinforcing. Where the existing unit is a slide track application rather than a projecting arm, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is a Grade 1 slide track arm closer for 1-3/4 inch doors on pull side mounting, and the Dorma 8916-JT is a jamb track closer frame face mounted on the pull side. Track and arm style is the thing to confirm before ordering - a track prep and an arm prep are not interchangeable holes.

7) What is the closest Grade 1 heavy-duty surface closer to the Sargent 1331 if I need a cast iron body instead of aluminum?

The Sargent 1331 uses a universal high-strength aluminum body and is a Grade 1 surface-mounted closer. If the specification calls for cast iron, the LCN 1261 is a surface-mounted closer with cast iron construction and adjustable spring sizes 1 through 5, rated light to medium duty. The trade is body material and duty band: the 1331 is the Grade 1 aluminum-body unit, the 1261 is the cast iron unit in a lighter duty class. On an opening where the closer takes abuse from carts or wind load, that duty difference is the deciding factor, not the material.

8) I need hold open on a surface closer. What are my options besides the Sargent 1331?

The Sargent 1331 carries hold open in the arm selection - JCPSH, JH, JHZ, JPH9, JPH10, JPSH, and JUH are all holder arms, alongside the non-hold-open standard arms in the same series. If the job calls for a different brand, the Accentra 51 Series is supplied with a tri-packed hold open arm, and the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open door closer with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. Stanley Security A45-501HL is a long hold open arm for standard and top jamb mounting. The difference to note when specifying: on the 1331 hold open is an arm choice within one closer series, so the body and finish stay the same whether the opening needs holder or non-holder.

9) The Sargent 1331 is more closer than I need for an interior office door. What is the lighter equivalent?

The Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 closer built for high-traffic commercial openings. For a low-traffic interior door, the Falcon SC91A is a light duty cast aluminum surface-mount closer at Grade 3, and the Falcon SC61A is a light to medium duty cast aluminum unit at Grade 1. The BEST SL6000 Series is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, and the Arrow DC314 is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer. Note that Grade and duty level are separate calls - the SC61A, SL6000, and DC314 all hold Grade 1 while sitting in a lighter duty band than the 1331.

10) What surface closer should I use if the opening needs delayed action, since the Sargent 1331 does not have it?

The Sargent 1331 is a fully adjustable Grade 1 surface closer without a delay function. For an opening that needs delayed closing - a healthcare corridor or an accessible entrance where slower egress matters - the Orca Hardware BHDC1958DA/PA is a delayed action closer with a regular arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Orca BHDC2011DA/PA is the same delayed action arrangement in the BHDC2011 Series. Both are supplied with a tri-packed non-hold open arm.

11) I want one closer part number that covers regular, parallel, and top jamb mounting. Which units do that besides the Sargent 1331?

The Sargent 1331 has an interchangeable design that accommodates standard, top jamb, and parallel applications. The same tri-mount idea appears in the Dexter DCH1000, DCH4000, DCL2000, and DCM1000 Series, all Grade 1 surface closers mounted regular, parallel, or top jamb, with the DCH1000 supplied with a full cover. The Norton Rixson 1601P is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer with 180 degree swing, the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring, and the Rixson 1600 Series aluminum storefront closer uses tri-style mounting. For a stocking decision, tri-mount means one shelf SKU answers pull side and push side openings.

12) The Sargent 1331 is medium duty. What steps up to extra heavy duty for an exterior entrance?

The Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 closer carried at medium duty with a high traffic rating. For an exterior entrance or a stairwell that sees constant abuse, the BEST EHD9000 Series is an extra heavy-duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring sizes 1 through 6, and the BEST HD8000 Series is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer. Falcon SC71A is a heavy-duty Grade 1 surface-mount closer, and the LCN 1460T is a heavy duty surface closer in a powder coat finish. All hold the same Grade 1 as the 1331; the difference is duty class and spring range.

13) Is a Cal-Royal 400 Series an acceptable substitute for the Sargent 1331?

Not where the specification says Grade 1. The Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic closer, while the Sargent 1331 is Grade 1. If the Cal-Royal line is what the job wants, the Grade 1 units in it are the 500S barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the 700S dual valve sized closer with an adjustable tube arm, and the N900PBF barrier free hydraulic closer in the 900 Series. Those three match the 1331 on grade; the 400 does not.

14) What other ADA-compliant surface closers match the Sargent 1331 for a barrier free entrance?

The Sargent 1331 is ADA compliant and meets ANSI/BHMA A156.19. Comparable barrier free surface closers include the Cal-Royal 500S, a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the Cal-Royal N900PBF barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic closer, the Calibre CA9901 tri-pack arm size 2-5 ADA surface mount closer, the Calibre CA4001 adjustable spring tension ADA hydraulic closer, the Calibre CA8001P parallel arm size 1 ADA closer, and the Imperial USA TC4300, a Grade 1 heavy duty size 1-6 ADA closer. The LCN 1250 is an ADA compliant light duty surface closer in sizes 1-5 with all-weather fluid. For an accessible opening the spring range matters as much as the ADA claim, since the closer has to be adjustable down to the allowable opening force for that door.

15) The Sargent 1331 handles extreme heat and cold. What else holds up outdoors without readjustment?

The Sargent 1331 operates in extreme heat and cold without requiring readjustment, and can be ordered with the SRI corrosion protection option on the closer body. The LCN 1250 is a surface-mounted closer with all-weather fluid in sizes 1 through 5. For an exterior aluminum storefront specifically, the Rixson 1600 Series is a heavy duty Grade 1 aluminum storefront closer with tri-style mounting. Where salt air or wash-down is the concern rather than temperature, the SRI option on the 1331 is the item that addresses it directly.

16) What do I order for a Sargent 1331 going on a hollow metal door in a high abuse corridor where the closer gets torn off?

Specify the TB through bolt option. It supplies through bolts sized for a 1-3/4 inch door, so the closer clamps through the door instead of relying on sheet metal screws in a hollow metal skin. That is the standard answer for schools, housing corridors and any opening where closers get pulled loose. The closer itself is Grade 1 and built for high traffic commercial use.

17) Can I use a Sargent 1331 on an exterior door in a coastal or wash down location?

Order the SRI option. That adds corrosion protection to the closer body, which is what you want on a pool enclosure, a coastal exterior or a wash down area. Note that SRI covers the closer body only, so the arm and mounting hardware are not part of that treatment. The closer is also specified to work in extreme heat and cold without needing to be readjusted seasonally, which matters on an exterior opening.

18) What is the closest equivalent to a Sargent 1331 if I need a slide track arm instead of a projecting arm?

The 1331 is offered with projecting arms only, standard or holder. If the spec calls for a slide track (concealed or low profile track arm), the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is a Grade 1 surface closer supplied with a slide track arm as standard for pull side mounting, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. Track arms are what architects usually ask for when they want the arm tucked against the door rather than swinging out over the opening.

19) I need to standardize closers across a whole building. Is the Sargent 1331 the right one to specify across mixed openings?

It is a reasonable single line to standardize on if the openings are interior and moderate traffic. One body covers regular, top jamb and parallel mounting, so your stock does not have to change per opening, and the hold open versus non hold open decision happens at the arm. It is Grade 1 and ADA compliant, so it satisfies most interior commercial specs. Where a facility has exterior entrances or abused doors, plan on a heavy duty closer for those and hold the 1331 for the interior openings.

20) Is the Sargent 1331 a manual closer or a power operator, and will it open the door for someone pushing a button?

It is a manual hydraulic surface closer. It controls the door as it swings shut and does not power the door open, so it will not answer a push plate or an actuator. If you need an accessible opening that opens itself, you need a low energy power operator, which is a different piece of equipment. The 1331 will meet ADA opening force on a manual door, which is what most accessible interior openings actually require.

21) Which Corbin Russwin closer lines up with the Sargent 1331 for a 1-3/4 inch commercial door?

Corbin Russwin offers four Grade 1 surface closer families for 1-3/4 inch doors: the DC3200 with a regular arm and surface mounting, the DC6200 and DC8200 with a double lever regular arm on pull side mounting, and the DC5230 with a slide track arm as standard on pull side mounting. The Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 surface-mounted closer with universal mounting for standard, top jamb, and parallel applications, so it covers pull side and push side arrangements within one part number where the Corbin Russwin lines are ordered by the mounting and arm the opening calls for. The DC5230 is the one to look at when the opening wants a track arm rather than a projecting arm.

22) Which parts in the door closer aisle look like a Sargent 1331 alternative but will not close a door?

A few items sit next to surface closers in a search but do a different job. The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the DCN500 - a mounting accessory, not a closer. Stanley Security 327 is a heavy wardrobe pivot for 1-3/8 inch or 1-3/4 inch doors up to 150 pounds, and Stanley Security 341 is a wardrobe pivot for flush recessed or overlay doors 1-1/8 inch to 1-3/8 inch; both are hanging hardware. Stanley Security 57-0100 is a box of 100 steel machine screws for architectural hinges. The Sargent 1331 is the hydraulic surface-mounted closer itself, ordered with its arm, finish, and device option.

23) The Sargent 1331 comes with a cover. What if I want the closer without one?

The Sargent 1331 body is a universal high-strength aluminum housing offered in sprayed enamel finishes - EAB brass, EB and ED bronze, EN aluminum, and EP satin bronze. For an installation where a bare closer body is wanted, the Arrow DCN314 is a Grade 1 surface closer supplied less cover with a regular and parallel arm tri-pack and adjustable spring size 1 to 4, and the Arrow DCN325 is the same less-cover arrangement with adjustable spring size 1 to 6. Both are light duty. On the other side, the Dexter DCH1000 and the Design Hardware 316 Series are supplied with a cover.

24) I need a low-profile flat arm closer, not the projecting arm on the Sargent 1331. What should I look at?

The Sargent 1331 arm selection is built from standard arms such as JO, JOZ, JPS, JP9, JP10, and JUO and holder arms such as JH, JHZ, JPSH, and JUH. If the opening calls for a flat arm profile, the Dorma 8916-JT is a Grade 1 heavy duty jamb track closer with a flat non-hold open arm, frame face mounted on the pull side with adjustable size 1 to 6, and the Dormakaba 8616 AF86P FC SNB1 is a Grade 1 heavy duty closer with a flat arm non-hold open tri-pack. Both are the choice where a projecting arm would be in the way or invite tampering.

25) Which closers offer a wider adjustable spring range than a size 1-4 unit for an oversized door?

For a wide or heavy leaf, the spring range is what decides the selection. The Accentra 51 Series is adjustable size 1 through 6 with a tri-packed hold open arm, and the Accentra 2701 Series is an architectural closer with tri-pack mounting and adjustable spring sizes 1 through 6 with a non-hold open arm. The BEST EHD9000 covers sizes 1 through 6 as an extra heavy-duty unit, the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring, the Imperial TC4300 is Grade 1 heavy duty size 1-6, and the Dorma 8916-JT is adjustable size 1 through 6. The Accentra 1101BF, by contrast, covers sizes 1 through 4 with a tri-packed non-hold open arm.

26) How does the Sargent 1331 compare to a BEST HD7000 for a medium duty commercial application?

Both are medium duty Grade 1 surface closers. The BEST HD7000 Series offers adjustable spring power and backcheck control. The Sargent 1331 is ordered with a choice of standard or holder arms, three device options including through bolt and corrosion protection, and five sprayed enamel finishes, and it retrofits numerous competitor closers. For a straight medium duty office or corridor opening either satisfies the grade; the split comes down to whether the job needs the hold open built into the arm selection or the backcheck adjustment called out on the BEST unit.

27) Which surface closer handles a door that needs to swing to 180 degrees?

The Norton Rixson 1601P is a Grade 1 medium duty tri-mount surface closer rated for 180 degree swing. The Sargent 1331 is a Grade 1 medium duty surface closer with universal standard, top jamb, and parallel mounting and a fully adjustable hydraulic. On an opening where the leaf has to lay back flat against a wall, confirm the swing rating against the wall condition and whether a stop or holder arm is doing the work - the 1331 offers holder arms such as JH, JHZ, and JUH for exactly that positioning duty.

28) What finishes does the Sargent 1331 closer come in, and will one of them match my existing dark bronze hardware?

Five sprayed enamel finishes: EAB brass, EN aluminum, EP to match satin bronze, EB to match dark satin bronze, and ED to match dark statuary bronze. For a building already running dark bronze door hardware, EB or ED are the two to look at, EB for dark satin bronze and ED for dark statuary. These are sprayed enamels, so they are painted coatings rather than plated finishes, which is normal for closer covers.

29) Will the Sargent 1331 hold its adjustment through winter in an unheated stairwell or a vestibule?

Yes. The 1331 is specified to operate in extreme heat and cold without requiring readjustment, so a vestibule or unheated stair does not mean a service call every season to reset the closing speed. That is the practical difference between a fluid that thickens in the cold and one that does not.

30) What is the difference between the Sargent 1331 and a traditional-look closer for a historic or decorative opening?

The Sargent 1331 is a commercial Grade 1 unit with a universal aluminum body, finished in sprayed enamels that match brass, dark satin bronze, dark statuary bronze, aluminum, and satin bronze. Where the opening wants a decorative closer instead, Deltana offers the DC10, DC40, DC50, and DC70 door closers, and the Accentra 1900 Series is a traditional surface mounted door closer. The 1331 is the choice when the opening has to carry a Grade 1 heavy-duty commercial rating; the traditional lines are the choice when appearance drives the selection.

31) Which Calibre closer corresponds to the Sargent 1331 if I need a fixed arm configuration instead of choosing one?

Calibre splits its Grade 1 closers by arm configuration rather than offering the arm as a selection. The CA5501 is a standard arm surface mount closer in the CA5500 Series, the CA8001P is a parallel arm size 1 ADA surface mount closer in the CA8000 Series, the CA9901 is a tri-pack arm size 2-5 ADA closer in the CA9900 Series, and the CA4001 is an adjustable spring tension ADA hydraulic closer in the CA4000 Series. The Sargent 1331 instead carries fourteen arm choices, standard and holder, under one series with a single finish and device option selection.

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