Commercial Door Closers
Commercial and architectural door closers for every application - surface-mounted, overhead-concealed and floor closers, low-energy automatic operators, overhead holders and stops, plus arms, covers and replacement parts. ANSI Grade 1, fire-rated, hold-open and delayed-action options from LCN, Norton, Rixson, Sargent, Cal-Royal and more.
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Commercial & Architectural Door Closers for Every Opening
American Wholesale Outlet stocks the full range of commercial door closers and the parts that keep them running: surface-mounted closers in regular arm, parallel arm and top-jamb configurations, overhead-concealed and in-frame closers for a hidden look, floor closers and floor springs for glass and heavy entrance doors, low-energy automatic operators for ADA access, overhead holders and stops, and closer arms, covers, brackets and replacement parts. The catalog spans light commercial through extra-heavy-duty, high-cycle closers from architectural brands including LCN, Norton, Rixson, Sargent, Cal-Royal, Kaba and International Door Closers.
Which closer you need comes down to the door and the opening. Mounting follows the frame and swing side: regular arm mounts on the pull side, parallel arm folds flat under the header on the push side for the most abuse-resistant look, and top-jamb mounts on the face of the frame. Duty follows door width, weight and traffic - specify an ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 closer for high-traffic and institutional doors, and an adjustable spring-size (1-6) closer to dial in closing force on a single unit. Control options such as backcheck, delayed action and hold-open protect walls and aid accessibility, while electrified closers integrate with fire-alarm and access-control systems.
We serve contractors, architects, facility managers and government purchasers: purchase orders from Fortune 500, government, health and educational entities are accepted, and GSA buyers can order under contracts GS-07F-0249Y and GS-07F-0326T. Volume and project pricing is available on multi-opening packages.
Planning & Spec Resources
- How to choose a commercial door closer — mounting, grade, spring size, control features and code, step by step.
- ANSI/BHMA door closer grades explained — Grade 1 vs 2 vs 3 cycle life and how to spec by application.
- Door closer arm types — regular, parallel, top-jamb and slide-track mounting compared.
- Spring size & ADA opening force — size a closer to the door and meet the 5 lbf interior limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ANSI grade door closer do I need?
ANSI/BHMA A156.4 grades rate cycle life and durability: Grade 1 is the highest and is specified for high-traffic, institutional and abuse-prone doors; Grade 2 suits moderate commercial use; Grade 3 is for light commercial and residential openings. For most commercial specifications, start with the ANSI Grade 1 collection, and see the door closer grades guide for cycle counts.
What is the difference between surface-mounted, concealed and floor closers?
Surface-mounted closers bolt to the door or frame and are the easiest to install and service. Concealed closers hide inside the frame or door leaf for a clean look. Floor closers and springs sit in the floor and carry the door’s weight, which is why they are used for heavy glass and aluminum entrances.
Regular arm, parallel arm or top-jamb — which mounting?
Regular arm mounts on the pull side of the door and projects the arm outward — the most power- efficient option. Parallel arm folds flat against the frame on the push side for a cleaner, more tamper- and abuse-resistant install. Top-jamb mounts on the face of the frame above the door, common where there is no ceiling clearance or on out-swinging exterior doors. The arm types guide compares all four side by side.
How do I choose the closer spring size?
Spring size sets the closing force. Fixed-size closers are matched to a door width (roughly size 1 for a 28″ door up to size 6 for oversized doors), while adjustable spring-size closers (1-6) let you tune force in the field to suit door width, weight and ADA opening-force limits — the safer choice when the door or code requirements may change. See the spring size & ADA guide for a sizing chart.
What are backcheck, delayed action and hold-open?
They are hydraulic control features. Backcheck cushions the door late in the opening swing to protect walls and hardware. Delayed action holds the door open briefly before it begins to close — useful for carts, gurneys and accessibility. Hold-open keeps the door open at a set position until it is released.
Are your door closers ADA / barrier-free compliant?
Many are. ADA limits interior door opening force to 5 lbf, which is achieved with an adjustable closer tuned to the lightest compliant setting or a low-energy automatic operator. Browse the ADA / barrier-free collection for models suited to accessible openings.
Do you carry fire-rated door closers?
Yes. Fire-rated door assemblies require a self-closing, positive-latching closer, and many electrified closers provide alarm-released hold-open for smoke and fire doors. Door closers are inherently self-closing; confirm the specific UL/fire listing on the product page for your assembly’s rating.
Do you accept purchase orders and government (GSA) orders?
Yes. We accept purchase orders from Fortune 500 companies and government, health and educational entities, and we hold GSA contracts GS-07F-0249Y and GS-07F-0326T (Cage Code 40786). Contact us at 215-279-8511 for project quotes and volume pricing.