Parallel Arm Door Closer Accessory | Clears Blade Stops | Dark Bronze or Aluminum Finish

Provide proper clearance for compatible parallel-arm closer installations with the Prime Door Controls 46 Series Blade Stop Spacer.

Designed for use with compatible Prime 46 Series door closer applications, the spacer lowers the parallel-arm shoe to help clear projecting blade stops commonly found on aluminum storefront and commercial door frames.

Available in Dark Bronze (DU) or Aluminum (AL) finishes, this accessory provides a clean, coordinated solution for commercial door closer installations where a standard parallel-arm shoe would interfere with the frame stop.

Key Features

• Designed for Prime Door Controls 46 Series

• Commercial door closer blade stop spacer

• Used with compatible parallel-arm installations

• Lowers the arm shoe for additional frame-stop clearance

• Ideal for frames with projecting blade stops

• Helps prevent arm-shoe interference

• Commonly used with aluminum storefront frames

• Suitable for retrofit and new installations

• Commercial-grade closer accessory

• Available in Dark Bronze (DU) or Aluminum (AL)

Blade Stop Clearance

Commercial aluminum frames frequently use a projecting blade-style door stop.

During a parallel-arm closer installation, this stop can interfere with the standard arm shoe mounting position.

The blade stop spacer lowers the shoe, providing the additional clearance required for proper arm installation and movement.

Parallel Arm Applications

This accessory is intended for compatible push-side parallel-arm installations.

Parallel-arm mounting is commonly used on:

• Aluminum storefront doors

• Hollow metal doors

• Exterior commercial doors

• High-traffic entrance doors

• Institutional openings

Available Finishes

Choose from:

• AL – Aluminum

• DU – Dark Bronze

These finishes coordinate with common commercial door closers, storefront framing, and architectural hardware.

Product Specifications

Brand: Prime Door Controls
Series: 46 Series
Product Type: Blade Stop Spacer
Application: Parallel Arm Door Closer
Function: Arm Shoe Clearance Spacer
Mounting Location: Frame / Parallel Arm Shoe
Available Finishes: Aluminum (AL) / Dark Bronze (DU)
Application Type: Commercial / Institutional
Use: New Installation / Retrofit / Replacement

Common Applications

Ideal for:

• Aluminum storefront frames

• Commercial entrance doors

• Hollow metal doors and frames

• Retail stores

• Office buildings

• Schools and universities

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Government facilities

• Warehouses

• Institutional buildings

Installation Notes

Before ordering, verify:

• Prime Door Controls 46 Series compatibility

• Parallel-arm configuration

• Existing blade-stop projection

• Frame construction

• Arm shoe type

• Required finish

• Available mounting clearance

The spacer should be installed in accordance with the applicable closer and parallel-arm mounting configuration.

Important Compatibility Note

This listing is for the Blade Stop Spacer only.

It does not include the closer body, parallel arm, arm shoe, drop plate, or other closer components unless specifically stated.

What's Included

(1) Prime Door Controls 46 Series Blade Stop Spacer in Selected Finish

Choose:

• AL – Aluminum

• DU – Dark Bronze

Door closer, parallel arm, arm shoe, mounting plates, screws, door, and frame are sold separately unless specifically stated otherwise.