Concealed Door Closers

Shop concealed door closers for commercial and architectural openings where the closer body is recessed into the door or frame. Compare overhead concealed closers, concealed-in-door designs and heavy duty options by their mounting preparation, door size, handing and operating function. The amount of visible arm or track hardware varies by design, so check the exact configuration.

For an LCN concealed door closer replacement, identify the existing series and mounting arrangement before choosing a model. Browse LCN door closers and related hardware, or use our door closer selection guide to compare mounting types. Match the body, arm, track and preparation rather than appearance alone.

View as

Choosing Overhead Concealed and In-Door Closers

Concealed door closer types differ in where the body is installed and how it connects to the door. An overhead concealed closer may fit within the frame header, while a concealed-in-door model places the body within the door itself. Arm and track arrangements vary, and some hardware can remain visible when the door opens. Identify the existing design or the new opening's preparation first. A closer described as concealed is not automatically interchangeable with another concealed model.

Replacement work requires more than matching the nominal closer size. Record the manufacturer, series, body dimensions, mounting locations, handing and arm or track details. Compare the manufacturer's drawings with the available door or header space, and check which components can be reused. For an LCN overhead concealed closer, use the exact series and configuration as the starting point. Our LCN collection includes related hardware to compare, but confirm compatibility at the individual product level before ordering.

Select a heavy duty concealed door closer according to the door's width, weight, frequency of use and the manufacturer's application limits. Confirm whether the opening swings in one direction or requires a double-acting arrangement, and check the model's handing requirements. Interior and exterior applications can have different limits. Avoid choosing by grade or spring-size designation alone: the mounting system, door construction and required operation also affect the appropriate selection. Verify any required listings for the specific model and installation.

Review the closing controls and arm options supplied with the selected configuration. Adjustable power, closing speed, latch speed, backcheck, hold-open and other features vary by series and model. Do not assume every concealed closer offers all of these controls. For openings with fire-door, accessibility or other project requirements, have the complete door assembly and selected hardware checked against the specification. Our door closer selection guide helps organize the information needed before selecting the hardware.

Determine whether the listing supplies a complete closer assembly, a replacement body or a separate service component. Browse door closer parts and accessories for arms, tracks, covers and mounting hardware, matching the original manufacturer and series. If the opening has no concealed preparation, compare surface-mounted door closers and their installation requirements instead. Return to all door closers to compare formats across a project, and confirm included components before comparing the price of a complete set with a body-only replacement.