Sargent

Q: Is SARGENT part of ASSA ABLOY?

Yes. SARGENT is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group of architectural hardware brands, alongside other ASSA ABLOY commercial brands including Norton Rixson, Yale Commercial, Corbin Russwin, and Medeco.

Q: What standards do SARGENT door closers meet?

SARGENT closers carry ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 listings on the surface-mounted closer line, with parallel-arm and regular-arm mounting configurations available.

Q: Are SARGENT drop plates needed for the 281 Door Closer?

The 281DEN drop plate is required for parallel-arm installations of the 281 Door Closer on doors with top rails less than 5 3/4 inch and a minimum 3-inch top rail. The plate is finished in sprayed aluminum enamel for a durable, low-maintenance surface.

Commercial Door Hardware

SARGENT is a commercial door hardware brand and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. The brand manufactures door closers, mortise locks, exit devices, and the matching trim and accessories that integrate with rated commercial openings.

What SARGENT makes

SARGENT's door-closer line includes the 281 surface-mounted closer family and its parallel-arm installation accessories such as drop plates for shallow top rails (less than 5 3/4 inch). Browse our surface-mounted door closers and commercial door hardware collections for the SARGENT SKUs we stock.

Standards and compliance

SARGENT closers carry ANSI/BHMA A156.3 and ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 listings on the surface-mounted closer line. The door closer selection guide covers Grade 1 vs Grade 2 ratings, ADA opening force, fire-rated requirements, and field-adjustment troubleshooting.