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Product Description
Improve your door security with PDQ’s 3100 light duty door closer. Built to meet ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 standards, this door closer is a reliable solution for moderate traffic areas. Its slim design and multiple finishes make it easy to blend into almost any environment. Contact one of our sales reps to find the right door closer for your needs.
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Try PDQ’s 3100 Surface Door Closer, designed for use in moderate traffic areas within a commercial building.
- It has a strong cast aluminum body for durability in light-duty settings
- It’s optional plastic cover helps our door closer blend into commercial environments
- It’s available in 4 finishes: 689 (SP28), 693 (SPBLK), 695 (SP313), and 696 (Gold)
Perfect for offices and retail spaces, this door closer ensures smooth operation and lasting security.
Features & Benefits
Certifications
Ensure compliance and reliability with PDQ’s Grade 1 3100 surface door closer.
- It’s approved for UL-listed 3-hour fire doors
- It meets ANSI/BHMA A156.4 standards for robust performance
- It’s fully ADA compliant and adheres to ICC/ANSI 117.1 standards
Designed for safety and functionality, this door closer is perfect for light-duty applications. Trust PDQ for quality and compliance in every installation.
FAQs
When is a light-duty door closer like the PDQ 3100 appropriate, versus a standard-duty model?
The 3100 is designed for moderate-traffic interior doors in offices and retail spaces where door use is regular but not constant or high-force. If the opening is a high-traffic commercial entrance, exterior door, or sees heavier daily cycling, step up to PDQ's standard-duty 5300/5500 or heavy-duty 5100 lines, which offer wider spring ranges and full hydraulic backcheck feature sets aimed at higher-abuse use.
What's the difference between the PDQ 3100 and 3101 closer models?
The 3101 has a fixed adjustable spring size around BF/size 4, while the 3100 offers a broader adjustable range from size 3 through 6. Both are Grade 1 certified and share the same aluminum alloy body, so the choice comes down to how much spring-tension flexibility the specific door installation needs.
What arm types are available for the PDQ 3100 light-duty closer?
PDQ offers the 3100 with parallel arm (PA), pivot stop arm (PS), hold-open (HO), heavy-duty parallel arm stop (DS/DSHO), and heavy-duty cushion stop (SCS/SCSHO) configurations. This gives light-duty interior applications the same hold-open and stop-arm flexibility as PDQ's higher-duty closers, just paired with a lighter-rated body.
Is the PDQ 3100 closer UL fire rated?
Yes, the 3100 is UL-listed for 3-hour fire doors and is ADA compliant, so it can be used on rated interior doors in offices and retail spaces despite its light-duty classification. It also carries TAA compliance and a 25-year limited warranty.
What finish options does the PDQ 3100 come in?
The 3100 is offered in four finishes (689 aluminum, 693 black, 695 duro bronze, and 696 gold), fewer than PDQ's heavier-duty closers, which offer six including polished brass and chrome. This reflects its positioning for interior, lower-visibility applications rather than high-end storefront entrances.
Specifications
Made from strong cast aluminum, discover the other specifications of PDQ’s 3100 surface door closer. Reliable and durable, it's perfect for your commercial settings.
| BODY: |
• High strength aluminum alloy |
| ARM OPTIONS: |
• PA – Parallel Arm • PS – Pivot Stop Arm • HO – Hold Open • DS/DSHO – Heavy Duty Parallel Arm Stop • SCS/SCSHO – Heavy Duty Parallel Arm Cushion Stop |
| ADJUSTMENT: |
• Separate hydraulic backcheck standard • Hydraulic controlled closing standard |
| SIZE: |
• 3101 = Adjustable • BF - 4 • 3100 = Adjustable 3 - 6 |
| MOUNTING: |
• Common 9-1/16” x 3/4” mounting hole pattern retrofits Yale® 50, Norton® 1600 • Tri-packed for regular, top jamb and parallel arm installations • Includes sex nuts/bolts and screws for wood, metal doors frames • Self drilling self tapping screws standard • Separate limiting stop may be required for high abuse applications |
| COVER: |
• Streamline plastic cover optional |
| FINISHES: |
• 689 – Aluminum, 693 – Black, 695 – Duro Bronze, 696 – Gold |
| WARRANTY: |
• Twenty-five (25) year Limited Warranty |
| CERTIFICATIONS, LISTINGS, COMPLIANCES: |
• UL listed for labeled swinging fire doors rated up to and including 3 hours • Certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 • Complies with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and ICC/ANSI 117.1 for Accessible and Usable Buildings • TAA compliant. Country of origin: KR |
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Finishes
Explore the different finishes for our 3100 surface door closer. Crafted for durability and style, these finishes can complement any building design.
