Description
The Norton 8501 is a heavy-duty surface-mounted door closer designed for commercial interior and exterior applications. Built on a proven rack-and-pinion mechanism with cast aluminum construction, it delivers reliable performance across extreme temperature ranges (-40°F to high heat) and exceeds 10 million cycles, making it ideal for high-traffic facilities requiring dependable door control.
This non-handed closer fits standard door frames with minimal projection and offers independent hex-key adjustment of sweep speed, latch speed, and backcheck intensity for precise closing control. Compatible with both regular and top-jamb mounting, it comes standard with a full plastic cover. As an authorized Norton dealer, E.D. Locks provides expert sizing and installation guidance. Contact sales@edlocks.com or call 1-877-207-6067 for application assistance.
Specifications
- Brand: Norton
- Model: 8501
- Type: Surface-mounted rack-and-pinion door closer
- Non-handed design (installs on either hand doors)
- Cast aluminum alloy body
- Spring power adjustment: sizes 1 through 6
- Surface projection: 2-1/8 inches maximum with standard cover
- Cycle rating: 10+ million cycles
- Temperature range: -40°F to high heat
- Valve adjustment: two non-critical valves plus backcheck control, all hex-key adjusted
- Cover: full plastic cover standard
- Arm options: regular and top-jamb compatible
