Commercial Door Closer Mounting Plate | Push-Side Parallel Arm Application | Aluminum or Dark Bronze

Install a compatible Prime Door Controls 65 Series commercial door closer where mounting space is limited with the 65 Series Parallel Arm Drop Plate.

Designed for compatible push-side parallel-arm installations, this plate provides an alternate mounting surface when the door's top rail is too narrow or otherwise unsuitable for mounting the closer body directly.

Available in Aluminum (AL) or Dark Bronze (DU), the plate is ideal for aluminum storefront doors, commercial hollow metal doors, retrofit installations, and other openings requiring additional closer mounting flexibility.

Key Features

• Designed for compatible Prime Door Controls 65 Series closers

• Parallel Arm Drop Plate

• Intended for push-side parallel-arm applications

• Provides additional mounting surface for the closer body

• Ideal for narrow top rails

• Useful for aluminum storefront doors

• Helps accommodate limited mounting clearance

• Excellent for retrofit and replacement applications

• Commercial-grade closer mounting accessory

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

• Designed for commercial and institutional openings

Parallel Arm Application

In a parallel-arm installation, the closer body is typically mounted on the push side of the door, while the closer arm is positioned approximately parallel with the door when closed.

Parallel-arm installations are commonly used because they provide:

• Reduced arm projection

• A cleaner push-side appearance

• Better protection from pedestrian traffic

• Compatibility with many exterior commercial doors

• Installation flexibility on storefront and institutional openings

Why Use a Drop Plate?

Commercial doors do not always provide enough top-rail space to mount the closer body directly.

A parallel-arm drop plate provides an alternate mounting surface for installations involving:

• Narrow top rails

• Aluminum storefront doors

• Existing closer preparations

• Previous mounting holes

• Vision-lite interference

• Limited mounting surface

• Retrofit closer installations

• Architectural door configurations

The plate allows the closer body to be repositioned while maintaining the required parallel-arm geometry.

Designed for the Prime 65 Series

The Prime Door Controls 65 Series is a Grade 1 commercial closer platform designed for heavy-duty door applications.

The 65 Series closer family includes features such as:

• Power-adjustable operation

• Adjustable closing speed

• Adjustable latch speed

• Adjustable backcheck

• Full-cover configurations

• Commercial surface mounting

This drop plate provides additional installation flexibility for compatible 65 Series parallel-arm applications.

Available Finishes

Choose from:

AL – Aluminum

Coordinates with aluminum storefront framing, commercial door closers, and common architectural hardware.

DU – Dark Bronze

Coordinates with dark bronze storefront framing and matching commercial door hardware.

Product Specifications

Brand: Prime Door Controls
Series: 65 Series
Product Type: Door Closer Drop Plate
Configuration: Parallel Arm
Mounting Application: Push Side
Compatible Closer: Prime Door Controls 65 Series
Function: Closer Mounting / Adapter Plate
Available Finishes: Aluminum (AL) / Dark Bronze (DU)
Application: Commercial / Institutional
Use: New Installation / Retrofit / Replacement

Common Applications

Ideal for:

• Aluminum storefront doors

• Hollow metal doors

• Commercial wood doors

• Narrow top-rail doors

• Office buildings

• Retail stores

• Schools and universities

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Government facilities

• Warehouses

• Manufacturing facilities

• Institutional buildings

• Commercial entrances

Retrofit Applications

The 65 Series Parallel Arm Drop Plate is especially useful when:

• Existing closer holes do not match

• The top rail is too narrow

• Additional mounting surface is required

• Existing hardware interferes with direct mounting

• A push-side parallel-arm installation is required

• An existing commercial closer is being replaced

Installation Notes

Before ordering, verify:

• Prime Door Controls 65 Series compatibility

• Parallel-arm mounting requirement

• Push-side application

• Door top-rail dimensions

• Door and frame construction

• Existing closer preparation

• Arm configuration

• Available mounting clearance

• Required finish

Always follow the applicable Prime 65 Series mounting template when positioning the plate and closer body.

Important Compatibility Note

This listing is for the Parallel Arm Drop Plate only.

It does not include the complete door closer, parallel arm, full cover, brackets, or other accessories unless specifically stated.

What's Included

(1) Prime Door Controls 65 Series Parallel Arm Drop Plate in Selected Finish

Choose:

• AL – Aluminum

• DU – Dark Bronze

Door closer, parallel arm, full cover, screws, brackets, door, frame, and other closer accessories are sold separately unless specifically stated otherwise.