Description
The Norton 8301 is a heavy-duty surface-mounted door closer engineered for interior and exterior applications. Built with a cast aluminum body and rack-and-pinion mechanism, it delivers reliability across millions of cycles while maintaining consistent performance in extreme temperatures from -40°F to well above freezing. Ideal for facilities managers and installers seeking dependable door control.
The 8301 is non-handed, fitting either left or right swing doors, and projects just 2-1/8" from the door surface with its standard slim-line plastic cover. Features include adjustable spring power (sizes 1-6), independent sweep and latch speed controls, backcheck intensity adjustment, and delayed action capability via hex key valves. Contact our authorized dealer team at sales@edlocks.com or 1-877-207-6067 for expert guidance on sizing, installation, and keying to ensure optimal performance for your project.
Specifications
- Model: 8301
- Brand: Norton
- Type: Surface-mounted door closer
- Body: Cast aluminum alloy
- Mechanism: Rack and pinion
- Handing: Non-handed
- Projection: 2-1/8" maximum with standard cover
- Cover: Slim-line plastic (standard)
- Cycle Rating: Exceeds 10 million cycles
- Spring Adjustment: Sizes 1 through 6
- Speed Control: Two independent hex key-adjusted valves (sweep and latch)
- Backcheck: Adjustable intensity valve
- Delayed Action: Adjustable hex key valve
- Temperature Range: -40°F to extreme heat
- Closer Fluid: Contains lubricity and anti-oxidation agents
- Power Adjustment: Non-hold open shoe with 15% (±7.5%) adjustment range
