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Sargent 281T Powerglide Cast Iron Surface Door Closer with Track Mount

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Sargent Powerglide Cast Iron Surface Door Closer with Track Mount - Heavy-Duty Commercial Grade

Professional Cast Iron Door Closer for Track Mount Applications

The Sargent Powerglide Cast Iron Surface Door Closer delivers professional-grade performance with heavy-duty one-piece cast iron construction designed for superior strength and wear resistance. This track-mounted door closer operates effectively in extreme heat and cold without readjustment and meets ADA requirements in most applications. Features front-facing valves for easy installation and maintenance with ANSI/BHMA A156.19 certification for demanding commercial environments.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Construction: One-piece cast iron body provides superior strength and exceptional wear resistance for demanding commercial applications.
  • All-Weather Performance: Operates effectively in extreme heat and cold conditions without requiring readjustment for consistent year-round operation.
  • ADA Compliance: Meets ADA requirements in all applications except push-side track applications for accessibility compliance.
  • Track Mount Design: Specialized track mounting configuration provides secure installation for specific door and frame applications.
  • Easy Maintenance Access: Front-facing valves enable convenient installation and ongoing maintenance without removing the closer from the door.
  • High Traffic Durability: Heavy-duty construction rated for high traffic commercial environments with reliable long-term performance.
  • ANSI/BHMA Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.19 certified for professional-grade performance and code compliance.
  • 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

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for track mount configuration.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for track mounting hardware.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications using track mount assembly.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. 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
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent Powerglide door closers deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty one-piece cast iron construction rated for high traffic commercial applications. The 2 Year Limited warranty and ANSI/BHMA A156.19 certification ensure dependable performance where consistent door control is essential. Engineered for demanding commercial environments with all-weather operation and specialized track mounting capabilities.

Manufacturer Resources

SARGENT Full Line Catalog

Product Specs

Series:
281 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closers
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Product Group:
Door Controls
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Subcategory:
Door Closers
ADA Compliant:
Yes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Arm Specification:
Interchangeable
Delay Function:
Yes
Mounting Method:
Surface
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Parts & Accessories

    Sargent 281 OT EN – Frequently Asked Questions

    1) Is the Sargent 281T door closer ADA compliant on a push side track application?
    The 281T meets ADA requirements in all applications except push side track mounting. So if you order one of the push track arms (POT, POTB, PHT, PHTB), don't count on the ADA opening force being met. For an ADA opening on a track closer, stay with the pull side arms (OT, OTB, HT, HTB) or the double egress arms.
    2) Which arm do I pick for a Sargent 281T on a double egress pair?
    Sargent offers four double egress arms on the 281T: OD (pull double egress), ODB (with bumper), HD (pull double egress with holder), and HDB (holder plus bumper). Double egress frames swing opposite directions, so the geometry of a standard pull track arm won't work. Pick the holder versions only if you want the door to stand open; add the B versions if you want a stop built into the track rather than a separate wall or floor stop.
    3) Do I have to specify handing when ordering a Sargent 281T track closer?
    Yes, handing is required. The 281T is ordered right hand or left hand. Track closers are mounted to one specific side of a specific swing, so an incorrectly handed order won't install. Stand outside the door (the side it swings away from); hinges on your right is right hand.
    4) Is the Sargent 281T heavy enough for a high traffic commercial entrance?
    It is built for it. The 281 is a one piece cast iron body, Grade 1, heavy duty, rated for high traffic commercial use and certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.19. Cast iron is the material you want on an abused opening; it resists cracking at the mounting points far better than the light aluminum bodies used on interior office doors.
    5) I want a hold open at the 281T track. Which arm and what part do I order?
    Hold open is built into the arm, not the closer body. Pull side hold open is the 25-HT arm (25-HTB with an integrated bumper); push side is 25-PHT (25-PHTB with bumper). Non hold open track arms are 25-OT and 25-POT, with OTB and POTB adding the bumper. All of these fit both the 281 and 351 closers, so a building running both series can stock one set of arms.
    6) What is the closest track-arm equivalent to the Sargent 281T from another manufacturer?
    The Corbin Russwin DC5230 is the nearest match in a slide track configuration - a Grade 1 surface door closer supplied with a slide track arm as standard for pull side mounting, rated for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Sargent 281T is also a Grade 1 heavy duty surface closer built around track arms, offered in pull side track arms such as OT and HT and push side track arms such as POT and PHT. If the opening is frame-face pull side, the Dorma 8916-JT is another Grade 1 heavy duty jamb track closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring.
    7) What does the DA option add on a Sargent 281 closer, and when do I need it?
    DA is delayed action: the door holds near full open for a period before starting its close cycle. It's the option to specify on healthcare corridors, school entries, and anywhere carts, wheelchairs, or hand trucks need extra time through the opening. It's a separately ordered device option, not standard, so if you want it you have to call it out.
    8) What is the TB option on the Sargent 281T and do I need it on a wood door?
    TB is through bolt hardware for 1-3/4 inch doors. Sex bolts pull the closer body through the door rather than relying on screws in the face, which is what you want on hollow core or wood doors, on doors that have already been through a closer failure, and on high abuse openings like dorms and school corridors. On a properly reinforced hollow metal door the standard fastener pack is normally enough.
    9) Will a Sargent 281T work outdoors in a cold climate?
    Yes. The 281 uses fluid that keeps the door closing at the same speed through extreme heat and cold with no seasonal readjustment, which is the failure mode on cheaper closers, doors slamming in July and failing to latch in January. Front facing valves also mean you can fine tune sweep and latch without pulling the closer off the door.
    10) Do I need a separate door stop with a Sargent 281T track closer?
    Not if you order a bumper arm. The B versions (OTB, HTB, POTB, PHTB, ODB, HDB) have an integrated bumper in the track that stops the door at the open position, which saves you cutting in a wall stop, useful on glass sidelite walls or narrow vestibules where there is nothing to mount a stop to. The non bumper arms assume you already have a stop at the opening.
    11) Should I use a track arm closer like the 281T or a standard projecting arm closer?
    A track arm keeps the hardware tight to the door with a low profile slide track instead of a scissor arm sticking into the opening. That matters where the arm would be grabbed, vandalized, or walked into, and it looks cleaner on an architectural opening. The tradeoff is less mechanical advantage than a regular arm, so on a heavy or wind loaded exterior door a conventional arm closer such as the Corbin Russwin DC8200 Series or Falcon SC71A heavy duty is often the better call.
    12) Is there a lighter duty alternative to the Sargent 281T for an interior office door?
    The 281T is a heavy duty cast iron closer aimed at high traffic commercial openings. For lighter interior use, the BEST SL6000 is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Norton Rixson 160 Series is a light duty Grade 1 closer with adjustable spring, and the LCN 1250 is a light duty surface closer in sizes 1-5 with all-weather fluid and ADA compliance. Note these are conventional surface closers rather than track arm designs.
    13) What else offers delayed action if I do not take the DA option on the Sargent 281T?
    The 281T can be ordered with the DA delayed action device option. If you need delayed action from another line, 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 BHDC2011DA/PA is the same delayed action arrangement in the BHDC2011 series. Both use a regular arm rather than a track.
    14) Does a tri-pack closer like the Arrow DCN325 substitute for the Sargent 281T?
    Not directly. The Arrow DCN325 is a Grade 1 surface closer supplied less cover with regular and parallel arm tri-pack hardware and adjustable spring size 1-6, and it is a light duty unit. The Sargent 281T is heavy duty and mounts with track arms, with pull and push side track arm choices including holder and bumper versions. A tri-pack ships regular, parallel and top jamb brackets, none of which is a track.
    15) What is a cast iron alternative to the Sargent 281T?
    The 281T uses a one-piece cast iron body. The LCN 1261 is also a cast iron surface mounted closer, with adjustable spring sizes 1-5, though it is rated light to medium duty rather than heavy duty. For a heavy duty non-cast-iron option, the LCN 1460T is a Grade 1 heavy duty surface closer offered in a powder coat finish.
    16) I need a hold open closer but not on a track. What are the options versus the Sargent 281T?
    The 281T offers hold open through its track arms, including HT pull with hold track arm, HTB with holder and bumper, PHT push with holder and PHTB push with holder and bumper. Away from track mounting, the Accentra 51 Series is an industrial closer with a tri-packed hold open arm in sizes 1-6, the Orca BHDC1958HO/PA is a hold open closer with parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Stanley A45-501HL uses a long hold open arm in a top jamb arrangement.
    17) Which heavy duty closers compare to the Sargent 281T if I am standardizing a whole building?
    The 281T is a Grade 1 heavy duty commercial surface closer with interchangeable arms, sold in eight finishes from sprayed enamels to black and white suede powder coat. Comparable heavy duty Grade 1 surface closers include the BEST HD8000, the Falcon SC71A, the Norton Rixson 1600BC aluminum storefront closer and the Dormakaba 8616 with flat arm tri-pack. The Imperial USA TC4300 is a heavy duty ADA closer in sizes 1-6. Each uses different mounting hardware, so match the arm style to the opening before standardizing.
    18) Can I get a Sargent 281T in white or black to match painted frames?
    Yes. Along with the sprayed enamels (EN aluminum, EAB brass, EP satin bronze, EB dark satin bronze, ED dark statuary bronze) and 10BE dark oxidized satin bronze, the 281T is offered in BSP black suede powder coat and WSP white suede powder coat. The suede powder coats are the ones to specify on painted hollow metal frames and storefront where a sprayed enamel would chip.
    19) Is there a lighter duty cast iron closer than the Sargent 281 for interior office doors?
    For interior doors that don't see entrance level abuse, the LCN 1261 is a light to medium duty closer with cast iron construction and adjustable spring sizes 1 through 5. The BEST HD7000 is another medium duty Grade 1 option. The Sargent 281 is heavy duty cast iron and is more closer than a low traffic office door needs.
    20) Can I change the arm later on a Sargent 281 closer, or am I locked in?
    The arm is interchangeable on the 281, so if the application changes, say you add a hold open or swap a non bumper track for a bumper track, you can change the arm rather than replace the closer body. The 25 series track arms are shared with the Sargent 351, which is useful for a property manager stocking spares across a building.
    21) If the specification calls for Grade 2 rather than Grade 1, what replaces the Sargent 281T?
    The 281T is a Grade 1 heavy duty closer. Where a Grade 2 hydraulic closer is acceptable, the Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic door closer. If you want to stay Grade 1 in the Cal-Royal line, the 500S is a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check and the 700S is a Grade 1 dual valve sized closer with an adjustable tube arm.
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    Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
    Does the Sargent 281 OT EN come with a warranty?
    Absolutely. The Sargent 281 OT EN is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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