Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Commercial Door Closer LH816 — Lawrence Hardw

Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Commercial Door Closer LH816 — Lawrence Hardware EMBASSY Series

Aluminum (AL)

$179.98

Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Commercial Door Closer LH816 — Lawrence Hardware EMBASSY Series

$179.98

Compare to Norton 8501 · LCN 1461 · Sargent 1431

SKU: LH816-AL

Finish Aluminum (AL) Dark Bronze (DU/690) Painted Brass (PB) Matte Black (US19) Polished Chrome (US26/625)

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PRODUCT SUMMARY

Heavy Duty Grade 1 commercial
Cast aluminum body — marine-safe, no rust
Adjustable spring size 1-6
Mounts regular/top-jamb/parallel
30-Year Warranty

HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL — Cast aluminum body for high-traffic doors. ANSI/BHMA 156.4 Grade 1. Norton 8501 / LCN 1461 / Sargent 1431 footprint. UL listed, ADA compliant. Fire-rated.

Product Summary

Heavy Duty for high-traffic commercial use
Commercial ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1
Fully adjustable strength, speed, latch, backcheck — ADA compliant, UL listed
Mounts regular / top-jamb / parallel arm — all hardware included
Body: Cast Aluminum
Backed by 10-Year Limited Warranty

Description

The Lawrence Hardware LH816 is a heavy duty surface-mounted hydraulic door closer engineered for high-traffic commercial doors. Third-party tested and certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1, the LH816 delivers 2,000,000+ cycle life while maintaining smooth, quiet operation.

The cast aluminum body resists corrosion and impact. Multiple powder-coated finishes match common architectural specifications. Spring tension, sweep speed, and latch speed are fully adjustable via accessible side-mounted valves — no disassembly required.

Model	LH816
Duty Level	Heavy Duty
Grade	ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1
Body Material	Cast Aluminum
Max Door Weight	Up to 200 lbs.
Max Door Width	60 in. Interior / 48 in. Exterior
Mounting Type	Surface
Arm Style	Regular / Top Jamb / Parallel
Backcheck	Yes
Compare To	Norton 8501 · LCN 1461 · Sargent 1431
Warranty	30-Year Limited Warranty

Office building entrances
School corridors
Medical facility doors
Retail commercial doors
Multi-family residential common doors

1× LH816 closer body
1× Regular arm assembly
Mounting screws (3 mount types)
Installation template
Adjusting wrench

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Free standard shipping on orders over $99. Returns accepted within 30 days. See our shipping and refund policies for full details.

How does the installation process work for the LH816?

Mount the closer body to the door using the included screws and template. The LH816 supports regular arm, top-jamb, and parallel-arm mounting — installation hardware for all three mounts is included. Connect the arm assembly to the door frame bracket, then adjust closing speed, latch speed, and (where applicable) backcheck using the included wrench. Most installations take 30-45 minutes.

What size door does the LH816 fit?

The LH816 is rated for doors up to 48 in. wide and 200 lbs. This makes it suitable for heavy duty applications. For larger doors, see our heavier-duty models.

Is the LH816 ANSI Grade 1?

Yes — the LH816 meets ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1. It has been third-party tested per BHMA standards and certified for commercial use.

What products does the LH816 compare to?

The LH816 is engineered as a direct functional and footprint replacement for: Norton 8501 · LCN 1461 · Sargent 1431. In many cases the existing mounting holes will line up with no re-drilling required.

Is it ADA compliant?

Yes. The LH816 can be adjusted to meet ADA opening-force requirements (5 lbs maximum for interior doors). Adjustment screws are accessible on the closer body — no disassembly required.

What finishes are available?

The LH816 ships in multiple finishes — see the swatches above. The most common are Aluminum (AL), Dark Bronze (DU/690), Painted Brass (PB), Matte Black (US19), and Polished Chrome (US26). All are powder-coated for long-term corrosion resistance.