Name: Sargent 422 Cam Action Door Closer with Dual Piston Design - Push or Pull Side Installation
Brand: Sargent
SKU: 422-CTB2 EN RH
Price: 1050.51 USD
Availability: InStock

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Sargent 422 Series Cam Action Door Closer with Dual Piston Design and Adjustable Spring Power

Revolutionary Cam Action Door Closer for Superior Track Arm Performance

The Sargent 422 Series represents a revolutionary advancement in door closer technology, featuring an innovative dual piston cam design that delivers unmatched performance in track arm applications. This Grade 1 certified closer provides the highest efficiency of any surface mounted door closer on the market, with adjustable spring power allowing size range coverage from 1 through 6. The unique cam-controlled spring force application ensures doors feel light to open while maintaining exceptional closing and latching power, meeting ADA 5 lb requirements without compromising performance.

Professional Features & Benefits

Revolutionary Cam Design: Innovative cam and dual piston system provides superior performance with clean track arm aesthetics, controlling spring force application for maximum efficiency.
Adjustable Spring Power: Variable spring power allows 422 closers to cover size range 1 through 6, accommodating diverse door weights and applications.
Grade 1 Certification: ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certified with UL 10C listing for positive pressure fire test and UL/cUL listing for fire rated doors.
Heavy-Duty Construction: One-piece high silicon content aluminum alloy body provides corrosion resistance, superior strength, and wear resistance for demanding commercial use.
Dual Installation Flexibility: Push or pull installations using the same closer body with non-handed design for versatile application options.
Superior Door Control: Dual pistons with simplified design provide superior internal seal, reduced friction, and exceptional door control throughout operation cycle.
Precision Engineering: 1/2 inch arm engagement over 7/16 inch square spindle ensures wear-resistant tight joint with full complement roller bearings for abuse resistance.
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year Limited warranty coverage for added confidence and protection in commercial applications.

Technical Specifications

Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Installation & Operation

Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, weight capacity, and mounting surface suitability for track arm installation.
Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for closer body and track arm positioning.
Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes per manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper alignment for smooth track arm operation.
Install closer body using appropriate fasteners and secure track arm to door per manufacturer torque specifications.
Adjust spring power setting for door size and weight, then fine-tune separate control valves for door speed, latching speed, and backcheck using 5/32 inch Allen wrench.
Test door operation through full cycle to verify proper closing force, latching engagement, and ADA compliance. Make final valve adjustments as needed for optimal performance. 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

Advanced Valve Control System

The 422 Series features separate low sensitivity brass control valves that offer independent regulation of door speed, latching, and backcheck functions. All valves are captured to prevent accidental removal and include adjustable backcheck protection to prevent door and hardware damage during opening cycles. Standard pressure relief valves for both opening and closing cycles provide additional protection against abuse.

Why Choose Sargent Quality?

Sargent 422 Series door closers deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty aluminum alloy construction and innovative dual piston cam design engineered for superior efficiency. The all-weather fluid formulation allows effective operation in extreme temperatures without readjustment, while Grade 1 certification and UL fire ratings ensure code compliance. Built for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and ADA compliance are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

SARGENT Full Line Catalog

Product Specs

Series:: 422 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
Delay Function:: No
Mounting Method:: Surface
Product Category:: Door Controls
Department:: Door Hardware

Sargent 422-CTB2 EN RH – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Sargent 422 closer work on a push side installation, or is it pull side only?

Both. The 422 uses the same closer body for push or pull side, and it's non-handed, so you're not ordering a different casting for the two mountings. What changes is the arm: CTB2 and CTHB2 are the pull side arms (non-hold open and hold open), PCTB2 and PCHTB2 are the push side arms in the same pair. Pick the arm to match which face of the door you're mounting on and whether you want hold open.

2) What size door will a Sargent 422 cam action closer handle?

Spring power on the 422 is adjustable and covers size 1 through 6, so one closer body spans everything from a light interior door up to a heavy exterior opening. You set the power on site rather than ordering a fixed size, then trim the door speed, latching speed and backcheck at the separate valves with a 5/32 inch Allen wrench.

3) Does the Sargent 422 meet ADA opening force requirements?

Yes. The 422 is listed ADA compliant, and the cam action design is what makes that work in practice: the cam controls how spring force is applied, so the door opens within the ADA 5 lb requirement while still keeping enough closing and latching power to shut and latch reliably. That's the usual trade-off on a conventional rack and pinion closer, where dialing the power down for ADA can leave the door short of the latch.

4) Can I use a Sargent 422 on a fire rated door?

Yes. The 422 carries UL 10C listing for the positive pressure fire test and is UL/cUL listed for fire rated doors, alongside ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 certification. If you specify a hold open arm (CTHB2 or PCHTB2), note that a mechanical hold open is not permitted on a fire door opening that has to self-close and latch, so the non-hold-open arms CTB2 or PCTB2 are the ones to order for that application.

5) Do I have to specify handing when ordering a Sargent 422 track arm closer?

The closer body itself is non-handed, but the order does take a handing selection, left hand or right hand, and so does the optional MC handed metal cover. Track arm hardware and the cover are cut to the swing, so give the door's hand when you order even though the body will go either way.

6) What looks like a substitute for the Sargent 422 door closer but is not?

Several items sit near surface mounted closers without being one. The Arrow DCN500DP is a parallel drop plate for the DCN500, a mounting accessory rather than a closer. The Stanley Security 327 is a heavy duty wardrobe pivot for doors 1-3/8 inch or 1-3/4 inch up to 150 lbs, and the Stanley Security 341 is a wardrobe pivot for flush recessed or overlay doors 1-1/8 inch to 1-3/8 inch; both are pivots that carry the door, not closing devices. The Stanley Security 57-0100 is a box of 100 steel machine screws for architectural hinges. None of these will close and latch an opening in place of the 422.

7) What is a straight cross-brand equivalent to the Sargent 422 cam action closer for a heavy duty Grade 1 opening?

The Sargent 422 is a heavy duty, Grade 1, surface mounted closer sold with cam-driven track arms in both pull side and push side configurations. The closest heavy duty Grade 1 surface closers in the same class are the BEST EHD9000 Series, which is an extra heavy-duty surface mounted closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, and the BEST HD8000 Series heavy duty surface closer. Falcon SC71A is another heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer. If the opening specifically requires a slide track pull side arm rather than a swing arm, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is a Grade 1 surface closer supplied with a slide track arm as standard for pull side mounting.

8) Which slide track door closer should be used on a pull side opening instead of the Sargent 422 track arm?

The Sargent 422 covers pull side track applications with the CTB2 non-hold open and CTHB2 hold open arms. The Corbin Russwin DC5230 is a Grade 1 surface closer supplied with a slide track arm as standard for pull side mounting, for doors 1-3/4 inch thick. The Dorma 8916-JT is a Grade 1 heavy duty jamb track closer for frame face mounting on the pull side, adjustable size 1-6, furnished with a flat non-hold open arm. Choose by which side of the door the closer body sits on and whether hold open is required at the opening.

9) What should be used instead of the Sargent 422 on a light traffic interior door?

The Sargent 422 is a heavy duty commercial closer. For lighter traffic openings, the BEST SL6000 Series is a Grade 1 light duty surface closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Norton Rixson 160 Series is a Grade 1 light duty light commercial surface closer with an adjustable spring, and the LCN 1250 Series is a light duty surface closer in sizes 1-5 with all-weather fluid and ADA compliance. The Falcon SC61A is a light to medium duty Grade 1 cast aluminum surface closer. The Falcon SC91A is a light duty cast aluminum closer certified to Grade 3 rather than Grade 1, so confirm the grade called for on the door schedule before substituting it.

10) Should I use a cam action track closer like the Sargent 422 or a standard rack and pinion arm closer?

A track arm closer like the 422 is what you want where the projecting arm is a problem: appearance in a lobby or corridor, vandalism risk, or an opening where you need low opening force. Its cam and dual piston design is built specifically for track arm performance. A conventional swing arm closer projects further and generally gives you more power reserve on a heavy, wind-loaded exterior door. If a projecting arm is fine, a tri-mount regular or parallel arm closer such as the BEST EHD9000 Series or the Norton Rixson 8501A, both Grade 1 with spring size 1-6, covers the same door range with regular, parallel or top jamb mounting.

11) Is there a delayed action option on the Sargent 422?

No. Delay is not offered on the 422; the valve set is door speed, latching speed and backcheck. For openings where someone needs extra time to clear the door, such as a healthcare or assisted living corridor, look at a closer that lists delayed action, like the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 Series delayed action model or the BHDC2011 Series delayed action model.

12) What options should I add on a Sargent 422 for a school or other high abuse opening?

Two worth adding. Order the 36 security Torx screw option so the closer can't be taken off with a common driver, and the MC handed metal cover instead of plastic. The closer already has adjustable backcheck to stop the door and hardware being damaged on a hard swing, plus pressure relief valves on both the opening and closing cycle. The body is one-piece high silicon aluminum alloy, and the arm engages 1/2 inch over a 7/16 inch square spindle with full complement roller bearings, which is the joint that usually loosens first on an abused door.

13) What is the TB mortise nuts option on a Sargent 422 and do I need it?

TB stands for thru-bolts with mortise nuts, and it's a yes or no selection when you order. You need it on hollow metal or aluminum doors that aren't reinforced for a closer, and on wood doors where sex bolts through the leaf are the only sound anchorage. If the door has a proper closer reinforcement plate, standard machine screws into the reinforcement are enough and you can leave TB off.

14) Will a Sargent 422 hold up outdoors in cold weather without seasonal readjustment?

It should. The 422 uses an all-weather fluid formulation that works through temperature extremes without readjustment, and the body is one-piece high silicon content aluminum alloy for corrosion resistance. For an exterior door it's rated Heavy Duty and Grade 1. Order it in BSP black or WSP white suede powder coat rather than a sprayed enamel if the opening takes weather and sun.

15) I'm replacing a Sargent 422 track closer, what's the closest equivalent from another brand?

For a pull side track arm closer, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 is the nearest peer we carry: Grade 1, slide track arm standard, pull side mounting, for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Dormakaba 8916-JT is also a jamb track closer, Grade 1 heavy duty, adjustable size 1-6, mounted frame face on the pull side. Both are track closers rather than projecting arm units, so the appearance and the door prep stay in the same family. Cross-brand track hardware is not interchangeable, so plan to replace the closer and track together rather than reusing the existing track.

16) Can I standardize a whole facility on the Sargent 422 across doors of different weights?

That's the case for it. Because spring power adjusts across size 1 through 6 in one body, the same part covers light interior doors and heavy exterior ones, so stock and spares collapse to one line item plus arm and finish. It's ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1, UL 10C and UL/cUL listed for fire doors, and ADA compliant, which covers the usual requirements across office, education, healthcare, government and multi-tenant residential buildings. What still varies per opening is the arm code (push or pull, hold open or not) and handing.

17) What is a simpler regular arm closer to use where the Sargent 422 track arm is not needed?

The Sargent 422 is built around a cam and track arm. Where a conventional swing arm is acceptable, the Corbin Russwin DC3200 is a Grade 1 surface closer with a regular arm for doors 1-3/4 inch thick, and the Corbin Russwin DC6200 and DC8200 are Grade 1 surface closers with a double lever regular arm for pull side mounting on 1-3/4 inch doors. The Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount surface closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring, medium duty, and the Norton Rixson 1601P is a Grade 1 medium duty tri-mount closer rated for 180 degree swing.

18) Which door closer covers spring size 1 through 6 like the Sargent 422?

The Sargent 422 uses adjustable spring power to cover size range 1 through 6. Peers that state the same 1-6 coverage are the BEST EHD9000 Series, the Accentra 2701 Series architectural closer with tri-pack mounting, the Accentra 51 Series with hold open and tri-packed mount options, the Arrow DCN325 Grade 1 surface closer supplied less cover with regular and parallel arm tri-pack, the Norton Rixson 8501A tri-mount closer, the Dorma 8916-JT jamb track closer, the LCN 1450 medium duty closer, and the Imperial USA TC4300 Series Grade 1 heavy duty ADA closer.

19) What is a hold open door closer alternative to the Sargent 422 CTHB2 and PCHTB2 arms?

The Sargent 422 offers hold open through the CTHB2 pull side arm and the PCHTB2 push side arm. Peer closers furnished with a hold open arm include the Accentra 51 Series, which is supplied with a tri-packed hold open arm covering size 1-6, the Orca Hardware BHDC1958HO/PA with a tri-packed hold open arm and parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Stanley Security A45-501HL, which is furnished with a long hold open arm standard for top jamb mounting.

20) Is there a Grade 1 barrier free door closer to specify alongside the ADA compliant Sargent 422?

The Sargent 422 is ADA compliant and Grade 1 certified. Cal-Royal offers barrier free Grade 1 hydraulic closers: the 500S with adjustable back-check and the N900PBF from the 900 Door Closer Series. The Calibre CA4001 is a Grade 1 hydraulic closer with adjustable spring tension for ADA, and the Calibre CA9901 is a Grade 1 ADA surface mount closer with a tri-pack arm in size 2-5. The Cal-Royal 400 Series is a commercial hydraulic closer certified to Grade 2 rather than Grade 1, so verify the grade required for the facility before swapping it in.

21) Which door closer can be mounted regular, parallel or top jamb where the Sargent 422 is ordered as a dedicated push or pull side track arm?

The Sargent 422 uses the same non-handed closer body for push or pull installations, with the arm chosen at order: CTB2 and CTHB2 for pull side, PCTB2 and PCHTB2 for push side. Where a single tri-mount closer that can be field mounted regular, parallel or top jamb is preferred, the Dexter DCH1000 and DCH4000 are Grade 1 surface closers with tri mount, the DCH1000 with a full cover, and the Dexter DCL2000 and DCM1000 are Grade 1 tri mount surface closers. The Design Hardware 116 and 416 Series are heavy duty closers supplied with a tri-packed non-hold open arm.

22) What medium duty Grade 1 closer can be used where the Sargent 422 is heavier than the opening requires?

The Sargent 422 is a heavy duty closer. On openings that call for a medium duty device, the BEST HD7000 Series is a Grade 1 medium duty surface closer with adjustable spring power and backcheck control, the Falcon SC81A is a Grade 1 medium duty cast aluminum surface closer, the Dormakaba 7303 Series is a Grade 1 standard duty surface closer in a painted finish, the Dormakaba 7414 is a Grade 1 medium duty closer in size 1-4, and the LCN 1450 is a medium duty cast aluminum closer with spring sizes 1-6. The Design Hardware 316 Series is rated medium to heavy duty and comes with a tri-packed non-hold open arm.

23) Which door closer suits an aluminum storefront opening where the Sargent 422 is being considered?

The Sargent 422 is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer for commercial openings. For aluminum storefront doors specifically, the Norton Rixson 1600 Series aluminum storefront door closer is a heavy duty Grade 1 device with tri-style mounting. The Dormakaba 8616 AF86P FC SNB1 689 is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer furnished with a flat non-hold open arm in a tri-pack, and the Dorma 8916-JT is a Grade 1 heavy duty closer with a flat non-hold open arm for frame face pull side mounting, both flat arm profiles used where clearance at the frame is tight.

24) Which closer comes with a cover like the Sargent 422 metal cover option, and which ships less cover?

The Sargent 422 can be ordered with the MC handed metal cover. Among peers, the Dexter DCH1000 is a Grade 1 tri mount surface closer supplied with a full cover, and the Design Hardware 316 Series is furnished with a cover. The Arrow DCN314 and DCN325 are Grade 1 surface closers supplied less cover with a regular and parallel arm tri-pack, the DCN314 in adjustable spring size 1-4 and the DCN325 in size 1-6, so a cover must be handled separately if the opening is meant to be finished.

25) What finishes does the Sargent 422 door closer come in to match the rest of my building's hardware?

Eight finishes: 10BE dark oxidized satin bronze, plus sprayed enamels EN aluminum, EAB brass, EP bronze enamel to match satin bronze, EB to match dark satin bronze and ED to match dark statuary bronze, and two powder coats, BSP black suede and WSP white suede. The E series enamels exist to match bronze door hardware finishes, so if your other openings are on satin bronze lever trim, EP is the match; 10BE is a real oxidized bronze rather than a sprayed match.

26) Can I put a Sargent 422 on an apartment or interior residential door?

The 422 is built and catalogued for commercial use, and it's a heavy duty Grade 1 closer, so it's more closer than a private residence door needs. Where it does fit residential property is the commercial side of a multi-tenant building: corridor doors, stair doors, laundry and mechanical rooms, entry vestibules. For lighter commercial openings where a Grade 1 heavy duty unit is overkill, the Falcon SC91A is a light duty Grade 3 surface closer and the LCN 1250 Series is a light duty closer covering sizes 1-5.

27) How do I adjust the closing and latching speed on a Sargent 422?

There are separate low sensitivity brass valves for door speed, latching speed and backcheck, and each adjusts independently with a 5/32 inch Allen wrench. The valves are captured so they can't be backed all the way out and lost, and backcheck is adjustable to stop the door being thrown open into the wall. Set the spring power for the door first, then bring the speeds in.

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