Sargent 281 Series - Powerglide Cast Iron Surface Door Closer for Parallel Arm Applications

Sargent 281 Series - Powerglide Cast Iron Surface Door Closer

The Sargent 281 Series Powerglide Cast Iron Surface Door Closer is a heavy-duty, Grade 1 closer engineered for demanding commercial and institutional openings. Built with a one-piece cast iron body and all-weather fluid, it delivers smooth, reliable control for interior or exterior use and supports versatile mounting methods, including parallel arm applications.

Key Features & Benefits

Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Construction

• One-piece cast iron body provides superior strength and wear resistance, heat-treated full rack and pinion helps deliver high strength and long service life.
  Proven Durability and Standards
• Exceeds 25 million cycles, certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1.
  Fire and Life-Safety Listings
• UL 10C listed for positive pressure fire test and UL/cUL listed for use on fire-rated doors.
  All-Weather Performance
• All-weather fluid supports operation in extreme temperatures without readjustment.
  Field Adjustable Closing Force
• Non-sized closer allows field adjustment to accommodate various door sizes and weights (sizes 1–6 adjustable).
  Warranty
• 30-year limited warranty.
  Shelter / Windstorm Capability (When Properly Installed)
• UL certified to ICC 500 for storm shelters and meets FEMA 361 guidelines for applicable assemblies (see catalog notes and requirements).

Specifications (Quick View)

• Manufacturer: Sargent
• Series: 281 Powerglide
• Product Type: Surface door closer
• Body Material: One-piece cast iron
• Duty/Grade: ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1
• Cycle Testing: Exceeds 25 million cycles
• Adjustable Spring Power: Field adjustable sizes 1–6 (non-sized)
• Temperature Performance: All-weather fluid
• Fire Listing: UL 10C positive pressure; UL/cUL for fire-rated doors
• Warranty: 30-year limited

Arms Available for Parallel Arm Applications

Common Parallel Arm Package Features

• Forged steel arm with cast iron foot bracket for strength and durability, oiled bronze bearings for wear resistance, two-piece rigid arms for easier installation, hold open options available (friction and positive) plus stop/holder arm options.

P9 Standard Parallel Arm (Standard Parallel Application)

• Forged steel arm, non-handed, includes main arm/link assembly and foot assembly (per arm kit components).

PD10 Heavy Duty Parallel Drop Arm

• Lowers closer 1-1/4" on door, non-handed, permits 120° opening at standard mounting and 180° at alternate mounting, ordered as 25-PD10 (arm only).

PS Heavy Duty Parallel Arm with Positive Stop

• Built-in stop range 85°–110°, ordered as 25-PS (arm only).

P10 Heavy Duty Parallel Arm with Compression Stop (Dead Stop)

• Built-in compression stop range 85°–105°, dead stop within 3°, ordered as 25-CPS (arm only).

CPSH Heavy Duty Hold Open Parallel Arm with Compression Stop

• Adjustable hold-open tension; hold-open function may be disengaged, built-in compression stop and holder mechanism range 85°–105°; dead stop within 3°, ordered as 25-CPSH (arm only).

PSH Heavy Duty Parallel Hold Open Arm with Positive Stop

• Adjustable hold-open tension; hold-open function may be disengaged, permits 85°–110° door opening, ordered as 25-PSH (arm only).

PH10 Heavy Duty Friction Hold Open Parallel Arm

• Heavy duty friction hold open parallel arm option.

Suggested Applications

• High-traffic commercial doors, corridors, and back-of-house openings
• Facilities requiring cast iron closer specs and long cycle life
• Fire-rated openings requiring listed closer solutions (as allowed by the door assembly and AHJ)

Downloads and Resources

281 Series Powerglide® Cast Iron Door Closer