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Stanley Security Closer Body and Cover, Size 1-5

Stanley Security Closer Body and Cover, Size 1-5

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Stanley Security Closer Body and Cover, Size 1-5

The Stanley Security DB-4551 is a door closer designed for commercial use, known for its adjustable size (1-5) and aluminum painted finish. It's a heavy-duty door closer suitable for various commercial settings, ensuring doors close smoothly and reliably.

Closer Body and Cover, Size 1-5, Alumninum Painted Finish The Stanley Security DB-4551 689 door closer is designed for reliable performance in commercial applications. Crafted with a durable aluminum painted finish in a sleek matte silver, this door closer seamlessly combines durability with aesthetic appeal. Its robust construction ensures long-lasting operation in high-traffic environments, making it suitable for a wide range of commercial door applications. The closer body and cover are engineered for easy installation and maintenance, providing smooth and consistent door control to enhance security and accessibility. This model supports sizes 1 through 5, accommodating various door weights and sizes with ease. Whether upgrading existing doors or installing new systems, the Stanley Security DB-4551 689 offers a professional-grade solution that meets industry standards for performance and durability

Features:

  • Size Range: Supports door sizes 1 through 5 for versatile application
  • Finish: Aluminum painted in matte silver for corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal
  • Application: Suitable for commercial environments requiring reliable door control
  • Construction: Heavy-duty body and cover designed for durability and long-term use
  • Design: Easy to install and maintain with smooth operation and consistent performance

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Surface Mounted Closers
Product Group:
Door Controls
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Closer Size:
1 to 6
Product Subgroup:
Door Closers - Surface Mounted
Product Type:
Surface Mounted Door Closers
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.4; ANSI A117.1; UL/cUL listed; UL10c; UL10b
Fasteners:
Wood and Machine Screws Standard, Sex Nuts and Self-Reaming, Self-Tapping Screws Standard
UL Listing Type:
ANSI/BHMA A156.4; ANSI A117.1; UL/cUL listed; UL10c; UL10b
Mounting Location:
Pull Side/Push Side
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Product Category:
Door Controls
Department:
Door Hardware

Stanley Security DB-4551 689 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Stanley Security DB-4551 door closer strong enough for a heavy exterior commercial door?
The DB-4551 is a heavy duty commercial closer with spring power adjustable across sizes 1 to 6, so one closer covers everything from a light interior door up to a wide, heavy exterior opening. You set the size on the door rather than ordering a fixed spring, which is what makes it practical to stock one closer for a whole building.
2) Can the Stanley DB-4551 closer be used on a fire rated door?
The DB-4551 closer body is UL and cUL listed, including UL10c and UL10b, so it can go on a fire door assembly. It is also certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 and meets ANSI A117.1 for accessibility, which is the pair of standards an institutional spec usually calls out together.
3) Do I have to order a left hand or right hand version of the Stanley DB-4551 closer?
No handing to specify. The DB-4551 is non-handed, so the same closer works on a left or right hand door. It mounts on either the pull side or the push side, which is how you handle a door that swings the wrong way for a regular arm without buying a different part.
4) What screws come with the Stanley DB-4551 door closer, and will they work on a hollow metal frame?
Wood and machine screws come standard, and sex nuts plus self-reaming, self-tapping screws are standard as well. That covers a wood door, a tapped hollow metal frame, and a hollow metal or aluminum door where you need to through-bolt with sex nuts instead of relying on the skin.
5) I need a hold open arm on the closer, not a plain closing arm. What should I order?
The Stanley DB-4551 closer body and cover is supplied non-handed for pull side or push side mounting, and its published function is the closer itself rather than a hold open arm. When the opening needs to stand open, the Accentra 51 Series carries a tri-packed hold open arm with a size 1-6 range, and the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 hold open model pairs a tri-packed hold open arm with a parallel bracket for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both put the hold open function in the arm package rather than requiring a separate stop.
6) What is a direct heavy duty Grade 1 replacement for a Stanley DB-4551 surface closer with the same size range?
The Stanley DB-4551 is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface mounted closer with an adjustable closer size range of 1 to 6. The BEST EHD9000 Series is an extra heavy-duty Grade 1 surface mounted closer with adjustable spring sizes 1-6, and the BEST HD8000 Series is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface mounted closer. On the Sargent side, the 1431 Powerglide is a heavy duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring power, and the Falcon SC71A Series is a heavy-duty Grade 1 surface-mount closer. Any of the four keeps you in heavy duty Grade 1 territory for the same opening.
7) Is there a lighter duty closer I can use on interior office doors instead of a heavy duty Stanley DB-4551?
The Stanley DB-4551 is built as a heavy duty Grade 1 closer for commercial openings. For lower-traffic interior doors, the BEST SL6000 Series is a light duty Grade 1 surface mounted closer with adjustable spring sizes, the Arrow DC314 in the DC300 Series is a light duty Grade 1 surface mounted closer, and the Norton Rixson 160 Series is a light duty Grade 1 light commercial surface closer with adjustable spring. The Falcon SC91A is also light duty but is a Grade 3 closer, which is a different certification level from the DB-4551.
8) The Stanley DB-4551 mounts on the pull or push side. What closer should I use if the opening calls for a slide track or top jamb mount?
The Stanley DB-4551 is a non-handed closer body and cover for pull side or push side mounting. If the detail calls for a track, the Corbin Russwin DC5230 Series is a Grade 1 surface closer with a slide track arm as standard for pull side mounting on 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Dorma 8916-JT is a heavy duty Grade 1 jamb track closer for frame face, pull side mounting with a size 1-6 adjustment. For a closer that can take regular, parallel or top jamb mounting from one carton, the Dexter DCH1000 Series is a Grade 1 tri mount surface closer with a full cover.
9) Is a Cal-Royal 400 Series closer an equivalent to the Stanley DB-4551?
Not on certification. The Stanley DB-4551 is a Grade 1 heavy duty closer. The Cal-Royal 400 Series is a Grade 2 commercial hydraulic door closer, a different grade level. If a Cal-Royal closer is wanted at the same grade, the 500S is a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the 700S is a Grade 1 dual valve sized closer with an adjustable tube arm, and the N900PBF is a Grade 1 barrier free hydraulic surface closer.
10) What other closers meet ADA barrier free requirements like the Stanley DB-4551?
The Stanley DB-4551 is built to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 and ANSI A117.1 and is UL/cUL listed to UL10c and UL10b. Among comparable closers called out for barrier free or ADA duty, the Cal-Royal 500S is a Grade 1 barrier free closer with adjustable back-check, the Cal-Royal N900PBF is a Grade 1 barrier free hydraulic surface closer, the Calibre CA4001 is a Grade 1 adjustable spring tension ADA hydraulic closer, and the Imperial USA TC4300 is a heavy duty size 1-6 ADA closer. The LCN 1250 Series is ADA compliant in sizes 1-5 but is light duty.
11) Which comparable closers adjust across the same size 1 to 6 range as the Stanley DB-4551?
The Stanley DB-4551 adjusts across closer sizes 1 to 6. Matching that range, the BEST EHD9000 Series carries adjustable spring sizes 1-6, the Accentra 2701 Series has adjustable spring sizes 1-6, the Accentra 51 Series covers size 1-6, the Norton Rixson 8501A is a Grade 1 tri-mount closer with an adjustable size 1-6 spring, the Imperial USA TC4300 is a heavy duty size 1-6 closer, and the LCN 1450 is a medium duty closer with spring sizes 1-6. The Accentra 1101BF and the Arrow DCN314 stop at size 1-4.
12) For a storefront or aluminum entrance door, is the Stanley DB-4551 the right closer or is there a better fit?
The Stanley DB-4551 is a non-handed heavy duty Grade 1 closer for pull side or push side mounting in commercial settings. For aluminum storefront entrances specifically, the Norton Rixson 1600BC Series is a heavy duty Grade 1 aluminum storefront closer with tri-style mounting, and the Norton Rixson 1600 Series 1601P is a medium duty Grade 1 surface closer with tri-mount design and 180 degree swing.
13) Does the Stanley DB-4551 closer come with the arm, or do I order that separately?
The DB-4551 is the closer body and cover. The arm is what determines whether you get regular, parallel, or hold open operation, so specify the arm to match how the door is mounted before the job goes on the truck. If you would rather buy a closer that ships tri-packed with the arm and brackets in the box, the BEST EHD9000 Series and the Norton Rixson 8501A are heavy duty Grade 1 closers in the same size 1 to 6 range.
14) What is a good heavy duty alternative to the Stanley DB-4551 door closer?
Staying at heavy duty Grade 1, the BEST HD8000 and EHD9000 Series, the Falcon SC71A, the Sargent 1431 Powerglide, and the Dormakaba 8616 with flat arm are the closest matches. The Sargent 281 is heavy duty cast iron if you want a cast iron body instead. Step down and the Sargent 1131, BEST HD7000 and Dormakaba 7414 are medium duty Grade 1, which suits an interior office or classroom door but not a wind loaded entrance.
15) Will a surface mounted closer like the Stanley DB-4551 meet ADA opening force requirements?
The DB-4551 is certified to ANSI A117.1, the accessibility standard, and its spring power adjusts through sizes 1 to 6. On an accessible interior door you dial the spring down to the lowest size that still closes and latches the door, which is how you get the opening force where an inspector wants it without changing hardware.
16) Can I use one closer model across every door in my building instead of stocking several?
Largely, yes. Because the DB-4551 is non-handed, mounts pull side or push side, adjusts from size 1 through 6, and ships with wood, machine, self-tapping and sex nut fasteners, a single part number covers wood doors, hollow metal doors, and both swing directions. For a property manager or MRO buyer standardizing a portfolio, that is one SKU on the shelf instead of four.
17) What is the difference between the Stanley DB-4551 and a medium duty closer like the Sargent 1131 or BEST HD7000?
The Stanley DB-4551 is rated heavy duty and Grade 1 with a size 1 to 6 adjustment range. The Sargent 1131 is a medium duty Grade 1 adjustable surface closer described for medium-traffic commercial applications, and the BEST HD7000 Series is a medium duty Grade 1 surface closer with adjustable spring power and backcheck control. The Sargent 1331 and the Dormakaba 7414 are also medium duty Grade 1. All sit at Grade 1, so the distinction is the duty rating rather than the certification.
18) Which heavy duty closers come tri-packed so one part number covers regular, parallel and top jamb arms?
The Design Hardware 116 Series and 416 Series are heavy duty closers supplied with a tri-packed non-hold open arm, and the Design Hardware 316 Series is medium to heavy duty with the same tri-packed non-hold open arm. The Dormakaba 8616 AF86P is a heavy duty Grade 1 closer with a flat arm non-hold open tri-pack. Ordering tri-packed means the arm options ship together instead of being selected at order time, which is a different ordering path from the Stanley DB-4551 closer body and cover, offered in 689 aluminum painted, 695 dark bronze painted and 696 satin brass painted.
19) I need the cover included with the closer. Which comparable closers ship less cover?
The Stanley DB-4551 is sold as a closer body and cover together. Two Arrow models are specified less cover: the DCN314 Grade 1 surface closer with regular and parallel arm tri-pack, adjustable spring size 1-4, and the DCN325 with adjustable spring size 1-6. If you want a covered closer from another line, the Dexter DCH1000 Series is a Grade 1 tri mount surface closer with a full cover, and the Design Hardware 316 Series is a medium to heavy duty closer supplied with cover.
20) Which heavy duty closers use cast iron or cast aluminum bodies rather than an aluminum painted body?
The Stanley DB-4551 closer body and cover carries an aluminum painted finish, offered in 689 aluminum painted, 695 dark bronze painted and 696 satin brass painted. Among comparable heavy duty closers, the Sargent 281 Powerglide is a cast iron surface closer with heavy-duty construction and the Falcon SC71A is a heavy-duty Grade 1 cast aluminum surface-mount closer. The LCN 1460T is a heavy duty closer in a powder coat finish, and the LCN 1261 is a light to medium duty closer with cast iron construction and adjustable spring sizes 1-5.
21) The Stanley DB-4551 ships with wood and machine screws plus sex nuts. Which comparable closers are specified for 1-3/4 inch doors?
The Stanley DB-4551 comes with wood and machine screws standard along with sex nuts and self-reaming, self-tapping screws standard, which covers both wood and metal door prep. Among comparable closers that publish a door thickness, the Corbin Russwin DC3200, DC5230, DC6200 and DC8200 Series are all Grade 1 surface closers specified for 1-3/4 inch doors, as are the Orca Hardware BHDC1958 regular arm and BHDC2011 delayed action models.
22) What finishes does the Stanley Security DB-4551 closer come in?
Three painted finishes: 689 aluminum painted, 695 dark bronze painted, and 696 satin brass painted. If you are matching existing closers in a building, 689 is the standard matte silver that pairs with clear anodized aluminum storefront, and 695 is the one to pick against dark bronze frames.
23) Is the Stanley DB-4551 closer suitable for a house or apartment interior door?
It is built for commercial use and heavy duty service, which is more closer than a residential interior door needs. For light commercial or lighter interior work, the Falcon SC91A is a light duty Grade 3 closer, and the Arrow DC314 and BEST SL6000 are light duty Grade 1. In an apartment building, corridor and stair doors are usually where the heavy duty Grade 1 closer belongs.
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