PDQ 3100 Series Light Duty Door Closer

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The PDQ 3100 Series is a Grade 1 surface door closer designed for commercial doors with moderate traffic. The 3100 body adjusts from spring size 3 through 6 and is built with a high-strength aluminum alloy body, hydraulic-controlled closing and standard adjustable hydraulic backcheck.

Features and specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1; PDQ states UL listed for up to 3-hour fire doors.
  • Spring size: adjustable 3–6 (3100 model).
  • Default PA tri-pack arm supports regular, top-jamb and parallel-arm installation.
  • Choose a documented arm configuration and one of four painted finishes.
  • Streamline plastic cover is optional; a complete PA-with-cover configuration is available.
  • 25-year limited warranty according to PDQ.

Important: Hold-open arms are not suitable for labeled fire doors. Arm options can have mounting and application restrictions; verify against PDQ installation literature before ordering.

Manufacturer references: PDQ 3100 Series; PDQ price book p. 213.

Image note: Finish photographs show the standard articulated arm assembly. Optional hold-open, stop, cushion and extra-duty arm configurations can differ visually. The selected arm type is defined by the chosen configuration and manufacturer SKU.

Additional PDQ Information

PDQ 3100 installation PDF iconPDQ 3100 Parallel Arm Installation

PDQ 3100 specifications PDF iconPDQ 3100/3101 Architectural Specifications

More PDQ Installation Guides and Templates

View PDQ Manufacturer Warranty

Shop All PDQ Products

Do not use prints made from this website to mark distances.

Due to individual printers, dimensions on installation instructions may not print at an accurate scale. Follow the manufacturer's original full-size templates and installation instructions.

PDQ Door Closer — Technical Specifications

Manufacturer specifications for the 3100 closer family. The selected arm assembly, cover, mounting and action variant determine the complete manufacturer part number and selling price.

Series 3100
Manufacturer family 3100
Duty rating Light commercial duty
Closer body High-strength cast aluminum alloy
Adjustable spring power 3 through 6
Hydraulic control Hydraulic-controlled closing with separate hydraulic backcheck as standard
Mounting PA tri-pack supports regular arm, top jamb and parallel arm installation
Manufacturer available arm styles PA, PA-HO, DS, DSHO, SCS, SCSHO and PS; stream-cover versions where supported
Delayed-action closing Not offered in 3100/3101
Cover Optional streamline plastic cover
Included mounting hardware Fasteners for wood and metal door/frames; sex nuts/bolts supplied according to selected assembly
Certification ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1
Fire-door rating UL listed for swinging fire doors up to and including 3 hours; verify installation and selected arm
Mechanical hold-open and fire doors Mechanical hold-open arms must not be used on fire-rated door assemblies
Limited manufacturer warranty 25 years
Country of origin KR (South Korea)
Trade compliance TAA compliant
Retrofit mounting hole pattern 9-1/16 in x 3/4 in; replaces Yale 50 / Norton 1600 in appropriate installations

Ordering: PA Standard Tri-Pack is the standard assembly where applicable. Optional stop, hold-open, track, extra-duty and delayed-action assemblies must be selected explicitly and are not free upgrades. Hold-open arms are not allowed on fire-rated doors.

PDQ specifications and submittal downloads

Available in 32 Finish

This product is listed under the following manufacturer numbers.

SKU Finish Price
3100-BC-PA-689 Aluminum / PA - Standard Tri-Pack $89.66 USD
3100-BC-PA-SV-689 Aluminum / PA + Streamline Cover $99.00 USD
3100-BC-PA-HO-689 Aluminum / PA Hold Open $139.70 USD
3100-BC-DS-689 Aluminum / DS - Door Saver Stop $158.96 USD
3100-BC-DSHO-689 Aluminum / DS Hold Open $173.80 USD
3100-BC-SCS-689 Aluminum / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop $209.56 USD
3100-BC-SCSHO-689 Aluminum / SCS Hold Open $209.56 USD
3100-BC-PS-689 Aluminum / PS - Pivot Stop $209.56 USD
3100-BC-PA-693 Black / PA - Standard Tri-Pack $89.66 USD
3100-BC-PA-SV-693 Black / PA + Streamline Cover $99.00 USD
3100-BC-PA-HO-693 Black / PA Hold Open $139.70 USD
3100-BC-DS-693 Black / DS - Door Saver Stop $158.96 USD
3100-BC-DSHO-693 Black / DS Hold Open $173.80 USD
3100-BC-SCS-693 Black / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop $209.56 USD
3100-BC-SCSHO-693 Black / SCS Hold Open $209.56 USD
3100-BC-PS-693 Black / PS - Pivot Stop $209.56 USD
3100-BC-PA-695 Duro Bronze / PA - Standard Tri-Pack $89.66 USD
3100-BC-PA-SV-695 Duro Bronze / PA + Streamline Cover $99.00 USD
3100-BC-PA-HO-695 Duro Bronze / PA Hold Open $139.70 USD
3100-BC-DS-695 Duro Bronze / DS - Door Saver Stop $158.96 USD
3100-BC-DSHO-695 Duro Bronze / DS Hold Open $173.80 USD
3100-BC-SCS-695 Duro Bronze / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop $209.56 USD
3100-BC-SCSHO-695 Duro Bronze / SCS Hold Open $209.56 USD
3100-BC-PS-695 Duro Bronze / PS - Pivot Stop $209.56 USD
3100-BC-PA-696 Gold / PA - Standard Tri-Pack $89.66 USD
3100-BC-PA-SV-696 Gold / PA + Streamline Cover $99.00 USD
3100-BC-PA-HO-696 Gold / PA Hold Open $139.70 USD
3100-BC-DS-696 Gold / DS - Door Saver Stop $158.96 USD
3100-BC-DSHO-696 Gold / DS Hold Open $173.80 USD
3100-BC-SCS-696 Gold / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop $209.56 USD
3100-BC-SCSHO-696 Gold / SCS Hold Open $209.56 USD
3100-BC-PS-696 Gold / PS - Pivot Stop $209.56 USD

Description

The PDQ 3100 Series is a Grade 1 surface door closer designed for commercial doors with moderate traffic. The 3100 body adjusts from spring size 3 through 6 and is built with a high-strength aluminum alloy body, hydraulic-controlled closing and standard adjustable hydraulic backcheck.

Features and specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1; PDQ states UL listed for up to 3-hour fire doors.
  • Spring size: adjustable 3–6 (3100 model).
  • Default PA tri-pack arm supports regular, top-jamb and parallel-arm installation.
  • Choose a documented arm configuration and one of four painted finishes.
  • Streamline plastic cover is optional; a complete PA-with-cover configuration is available.
  • 25-year limited warranty according to PDQ.

Important: Hold-open arms are not suitable for labeled fire doors. Arm options can have mounting and application restrictions; verify against PDQ installation literature before ordering.

Manufacturer references: PDQ 3100 Series; PDQ price book p. 213.

Image note: Finish photographs show the standard articulated arm assembly. Optional hold-open, stop, cushion and extra-duty arm configurations can differ visually. The selected arm type is defined by the chosen configuration and manufacturer SKU.

Additional PDQ Information

PDQ 3100 installation PDF iconPDQ 3100 Parallel Arm Installation

PDQ 3100 specifications PDF iconPDQ 3100/3101 Architectural Specifications

More PDQ Installation Guides and Templates

View PDQ Manufacturer Warranty

Shop All PDQ Products

Do not use prints made from this website to mark distances.

Due to individual printers, dimensions on installation instructions may not print at an accurate scale. Follow the manufacturer's original full-size templates and installation instructions.

PDQ Door Closer — Technical Specifications

Manufacturer specifications for the 3100 closer family. The selected arm assembly, cover, mounting and action variant determine the complete manufacturer part number and selling price.

Series 3100
Manufacturer family 3100
Duty rating Light commercial duty
Closer body High-strength cast aluminum alloy
Adjustable spring power 3 through 6
Hydraulic control Hydraulic-controlled closing with separate hydraulic backcheck as standard
Mounting PA tri-pack supports regular arm, top jamb and parallel arm installation
Manufacturer available arm styles PA, PA-HO, DS, DSHO, SCS, SCSHO and PS; stream-cover versions where supported
Delayed-action closing Not offered in 3100/3101
Cover Optional streamline plastic cover
Included mounting hardware Fasteners for wood and metal door/frames; sex nuts/bolts supplied according to selected assembly
Certification ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1
Fire-door rating UL listed for swinging fire doors up to and including 3 hours; verify installation and selected arm
Mechanical hold-open and fire doors Mechanical hold-open arms must not be used on fire-rated door assemblies
Limited manufacturer warranty 25 years
Country of origin KR (South Korea)
Trade compliance TAA compliant
Retrofit mounting hole pattern 9-1/16 in x 3/4 in; replaces Yale 50 / Norton 1600 in appropriate installations

Ordering: PA Standard Tri-Pack is the standard assembly where applicable. Optional stop, hold-open, track, extra-duty and delayed-action assemblies must be selected explicitly and are not free upgrades. Hold-open arms are not allowed on fire-rated doors.

PDQ specifications and submittal downloads

Specifications

  • ADA Compliant
    Yes — when correctly sized and adjusted
  • Brand
    PDQ
  • Function
    Surface-mounted hydraulic door closer
  • Material
    High-strength aluminum alloy
  • ANSI Rating
    ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1
  • BHMA Certification
    Grade 1
  • Country Of Origin
    South Korea (KR)
  • Configuration
    PA, PA Hold Open, DS, DSHO, SCS, SCSHO, PS
  • Finish
    Aluminum / PA - Standard Tri-Pack, Aluminum / PA + Streamline Cover, Aluminum / PA Hold Open, Aluminum / DS - Door Saver Stop, Aluminum / DS Hold Open, Aluminum / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop, Aluminum / SCS Hold Open, Aluminum / PS - Pivot Stop, Black / PA - Standard Tri-Pack, Black / PA + Streamline Cover, Black / PA Hold Open, Black / DS - Door Saver Stop, Black / DS Hold Open, Black / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop, Black / SCS Hold Open, Black / PS - Pivot Stop, Duro Bronze / PA - Standard Tri-Pack, Duro Bronze / PA + Streamline Cover, Duro Bronze / PA Hold Open, Duro Bronze / DS - Door Saver Stop, Duro Bronze / DS Hold Open, Duro Bronze / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop, Duro Bronze / SCS Hold Open, Duro Bronze / PS - Pivot Stop, Gold / PA - Standard Tri-Pack, Gold / PA + Streamline Cover, Gold / PA Hold Open, Gold / DS - Door Saver Stop, Gold / DS Hold Open, Gold / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop, Gold / SCS Hold Open, Gold / PS - Pivot Stop
  • Function
    Surface-mounted hydraulic door closer
  • Material
    High-strength aluminum alloy
  • Grade
    Grade 1
  • Mount
    Surface mounted; selected arm dictates allowable mounting
  • Series
    3100 Series
  • Searies
    3100 Series
  • Approved for Commercial Use
    Yes
  • Hole Pattern
    9-1/16" × 3/4"; Yale 50 / Norton 1600 retrofit
  • UL Listed
    Listed for labeled swinging fire doors up to 3 hours; hold-open arms not permitted
  • Manufacturer Warranty
    25-year manufacturer limited warranty
  • Controls
    Hydraulic sweep/latch closing; separate hydraulic backcheck

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