PDQ 5100 Series Heavy Duty Door Closer

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PDQ 5100 series grade 1 heavy duty surface-mounted door closer. The standard PA tri-pack arm is the default selection and can be installed regular arm, parallel arm, or top jamb according to PDQ manufacturer mounting instructions. Choose from the manufacturer's priced arm assembly and finish combinations. Spring size adjustable BF to 6; delayed action is a selectable priced version with a different closer model code.

Product information

  • Manufacturer: PDQ
  • PDQ family: 5100 closer; manufacturer default body model 5101
  • Spring: BF–6; full plastic cover
  • Standard PA tri-pack: regular, parallel arm, or top jamb mounting
  • Arm availability and painted/plated finish options depend on the exact complete closer model.
  • Hold-open configurations are not for fire-rated door openings.
  • Refer to manufacturer submittals for closer dimensions, mounting template, and clearance requirements.

Manufacturer source: PDQ closer product page. Latest approved PDQ price book p.200.

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 5100 installation PDF iconPDQ 5100 Parallel Arm Installation

PDQ 5100 specification PDF iconPDQ 5100 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 5100 closer family. The selected arm assembly, cover, mounting and action variant determine the complete manufacturer part number and selling price.

Series 5100
Manufacturer family 5100
Duty rating Heavy duty
Closer body High-strength aluminum alloy
Adjustable spring power 1 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, TA, TAHO, EDA, EDAHO and PS
Delayed-action closing Optional as a separately configured model where offered
Cover Full plastic cover, optional full metal 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

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 104 Finish

This product is listed under the following manufacturer numbers.

SKU Finish Price
5101-BC-PA-689 Aluminum / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard $148.50 USD
5141-BC-PA-689 Aluminum / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action $163.90 USD
5101-BC-PA-HO-689 Aluminum / PA Hold Open / Standard $193.60 USD
5141-BC-PA-HO-689 Aluminum / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action $209.00 USD
5101-BC-DS-689 Aluminum / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard $207.90 USD
5141-BC-DS-689 Aluminum / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action $223.30 USD
5101-BC-DSHO-689 Aluminum / DS Hold Open / Standard $224.96 USD
5141-BC-DSHO-689 Aluminum / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action $240.36 USD
5101-BC-EDA-689 Aluminum / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard $207.90 USD
5141-BC-EDA-689 Aluminum / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action $223.30 USD
5101-BC-EDA-HO-689 Aluminum / EDA Hold Open / Standard $224.96 USD
5141-BC-EDA-HO-689 Aluminum / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action $240.36 USD
5101-BC-SCS-689 Aluminum / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard $261.80 USD
5141-BC-SCS-689 Aluminum / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action $277.20 USD
5101-BC-SCSHO-689 Aluminum / SCS Hold Open / Standard $264.56 USD
5141-BC-SCSHO-689 Aluminum / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action $279.96 USD
5101-BC-PS-689 Aluminum / PS - Pivot Stop / Standard $233.20 USD
5141-BC-PS-689 Aluminum / PS - Pivot Stop / Delayed Action $248.60 USD
5101-BC-PA-693 Black / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard $148.50 USD
5141-BC-PA-693 Black / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action $163.90 USD
5101-BC-PA-HO-693 Black / PA Hold Open / Standard $193.60 USD
5141-BC-PA-HO-693 Black / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action $209.00 USD
5101-BC-DS-693 Black / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard $207.90 USD
5141-BC-DS-693 Black / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action $223.30 USD
5101-BC-DSHO-693 Black / DS Hold Open / Standard $224.96 USD
5141-BC-DSHO-693 Black / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action $240.36 USD
5101-BC-EDA-693 Black / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard $207.90 USD
5141-BC-EDA-693 Black / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action $223.30 USD
5101-BC-EDA-HO-693 Black / EDA Hold Open / Standard $224.96 USD
5141-BC-EDA-HO-693 Black / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action $240.36 USD
5101-BC-SCS-693 Black / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard $261.80 USD
5141-BC-SCS-693 Black / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action $277.20 USD
5101-BC-SCSHO-693 Black / SCS Hold Open / Standard $264.56 USD
5141-BC-SCSHO-693 Black / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action $279.96 USD
5101-BC-PS-693 Black / PS - Pivot Stop / Standard $233.20 USD
5141-BC-PS-693 Black / PS - Pivot Stop / Delayed Action $248.60 USD
5101-BC-PA-695 Duro Bronze / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard $148.50 USD
5141-BC-PA-695 Duro Bronze / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action $163.90 USD
5101-BC-PA-HO-695 Duro Bronze / PA Hold Open / Standard $193.60 USD
5141-BC-PA-HO-695 Duro Bronze / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action $209.00 USD
5101-BC-DS-695 Duro Bronze / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard $207.90 USD
5141-BC-DS-695 Duro Bronze / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action $223.30 USD
5101-BC-DSHO-695 Duro Bronze / DS Hold Open / Standard $224.96 USD
5141-BC-DSHO-695 Duro Bronze / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action $240.36 USD
5101-BC-EDA-695 Duro Bronze / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard $207.90 USD
5141-BC-EDA-695 Duro Bronze / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action $223.30 USD
5101-BC-EDA-HO-695 Duro Bronze / EDA Hold Open / Standard $224.96 USD
5141-BC-EDA-HO-695 Duro Bronze / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action $240.36 USD
5101-BC-SCS-695 Duro Bronze / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard $261.80 USD
5141-BC-SCS-695 Duro Bronze / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action $277.20 USD
5101-BC-SCSHO-695 Duro Bronze / SCS Hold Open / Standard $264.56 USD
5141-BC-SCSHO-695 Duro Bronze / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action $279.96 USD
5101-BC-PS-695 Duro Bronze / PS - Pivot Stop / Standard $233.20 USD
5141-BC-PS-695 Duro Bronze / PS - Pivot Stop / Delayed Action $248.60 USD
5101-BC-PA-696 Gold / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard $148.50 USD
5141-BC-PA-696 Gold / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action $163.90 USD
5101-BC-PA-HO-696 Gold / PA Hold Open / Standard $193.60 USD
5141-BC-PA-HO-696 Gold / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action $209.00 USD
5101-BC-DS-696 Gold / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard $207.90 USD
5141-BC-DS-696 Gold / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action $223.30 USD
5101-BC-DSHO-696 Gold / DS Hold Open / Standard $224.96 USD
5141-BC-DSHO-696 Gold / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action $240.36 USD
5101-BC-EDA-696 Gold / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard $207.90 USD
5141-BC-EDA-696 Gold / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action $223.30 USD
5101-BC-EDA-HO-696 Gold / EDA Hold Open / Standard $224.96 USD
5141-BC-EDA-HO-696 Gold / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action $240.36 USD
5101-BC-SCS-696 Gold / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard $261.80 USD
5141-BC-SCS-696 Gold / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action $277.20 USD
5101-BC-SCSHO-696 Gold / SCS Hold Open / Standard $264.56 USD
5141-BC-SCSHO-696 Gold / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action $279.96 USD
5101-BC-PS-696 Gold / PS - Pivot Stop / Standard $233.20 USD
5141-BC-PS-696 Gold / PS - Pivot Stop / Delayed Action $248.60 USD
5101-BC-PA-605 Bright Brass / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard $203.50 USD
5141-BC-PA-605 Bright Brass / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action $218.90 USD
5101-BC-PA-HO-605 Bright Brass / PA Hold Open / Standard $248.60 USD
5141-BC-PA-HO-605 Bright Brass / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action $264.00 USD
5101-BC-DS-605 Bright Brass / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard $262.90 USD
5141-BC-DS-605 Bright Brass / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action $278.30 USD
5101-BC-DSHO-605 Bright Brass / DS Hold Open / Standard $279.96 USD
5141-BC-DSHO-605 Bright Brass / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action $295.36 USD
5101-BC-EDA-605 Bright Brass / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard $262.90 USD
5141-BC-EDA-605 Bright Brass / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action $278.30 USD
5101-BC-EDA-HO-605 Bright Brass / EDA Hold Open / Standard $279.96 USD
5141-BC-EDA-HO-605 Bright Brass / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action $295.36 USD
5101-BC-SCS-605 Bright Brass / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard $316.80 USD
5141-BC-SCS-605 Bright Brass / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action $332.20 USD
5101-BC-SCSHO-605 Bright Brass / SCS Hold Open / Standard $319.56 USD
5141-BC-SCSHO-605 Bright Brass / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action $334.96 USD
5101-BC-PA-626 Satin Chrome / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard $203.50 USD
5141-BC-PA-626 Satin Chrome / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action $218.90 USD
5101-BC-PA-HO-626 Satin Chrome / PA Hold Open / Standard $248.60 USD
5141-BC-PA-HO-626 Satin Chrome / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action $264.00 USD
5101-BC-DS-626 Satin Chrome / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard $262.90 USD
5141-BC-DS-626 Satin Chrome / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action $278.30 USD
5101-BC-DSHO-626 Satin Chrome / DS Hold Open / Standard $279.96 USD
5141-BC-DSHO-626 Satin Chrome / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action $295.36 USD
5101-BC-EDA-626 Satin Chrome / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard $262.90 USD
5141-BC-EDA-626 Satin Chrome / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action $278.30 USD
5101-BC-EDA-HO-626 Satin Chrome / EDA Hold Open / Standard $279.96 USD
5141-BC-EDA-HO-626 Satin Chrome / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action $295.36 USD
5101-BC-SCS-626 Satin Chrome / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard $316.80 USD
5141-BC-SCS-626 Satin Chrome / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action $332.20 USD
5101-BC-SCSHO-626 Satin Chrome / SCS Hold Open / Standard $319.56 USD
5141-BC-SCSHO-626 Satin Chrome / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action $334.96 USD

Description

PDQ 5100 series grade 1 heavy duty surface-mounted door closer. The standard PA tri-pack arm is the default selection and can be installed regular arm, parallel arm, or top jamb according to PDQ manufacturer mounting instructions. Choose from the manufacturer's priced arm assembly and finish combinations. Spring size adjustable BF to 6; delayed action is a selectable priced version with a different closer model code.

Product information

  • Manufacturer: PDQ
  • PDQ family: 5100 closer; manufacturer default body model 5101
  • Spring: BF–6; full plastic cover
  • Standard PA tri-pack: regular, parallel arm, or top jamb mounting
  • Arm availability and painted/plated finish options depend on the exact complete closer model.
  • Hold-open configurations are not for fire-rated door openings.
  • Refer to manufacturer submittals for closer dimensions, mounting template, and clearance requirements.

Manufacturer source: PDQ closer product page. Latest approved PDQ price book p.200.

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 5100 installation PDF iconPDQ 5100 Parallel Arm Installation

PDQ 5100 specification PDF iconPDQ 5100 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 5100 closer family. The selected arm assembly, cover, mounting and action variant determine the complete manufacturer part number and selling price.

Series 5100
Manufacturer family 5100
Duty rating Heavy duty
Closer body High-strength aluminum alloy
Adjustable spring power 1 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, TA, TAHO, EDA, EDAHO and PS
Delayed-action closing Optional as a separately configured model where offered
Cover Full plastic cover, optional full metal 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

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

  • Brand
    PDQ
  • Function
    Surface-mounted hydraulic door closer
  • Material
    High-strength cast 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, EDA/EDAHO, SCS/SCSHO, PS
  • Finish
    Aluminum / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard, Aluminum / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action, Aluminum / PA Hold Open / Standard, Aluminum / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Aluminum / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard, Aluminum / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action, Aluminum / DS Hold Open / Standard, Aluminum / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Aluminum / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard, Aluminum / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action, Aluminum / EDA Hold Open / Standard, Aluminum / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Aluminum / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard, Aluminum / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action, Aluminum / SCS Hold Open / Standard, Aluminum / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Aluminum / PS - Pivot Stop / Standard, Aluminum / PS - Pivot Stop / Delayed Action, Black / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard, Black / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action, Black / PA Hold Open / Standard, Black / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Black / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard, Black / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action, Black / DS Hold Open / Standard, Black / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Black / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard, Black / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action, Black / EDA Hold Open / Standard, Black / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Black / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard, Black / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action, Black / SCS Hold Open / Standard, Black / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Black / PS - Pivot Stop / Standard, Black / PS - Pivot Stop / Delayed Action, Duro Bronze / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard, Duro Bronze / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action, Duro Bronze / PA Hold Open / Standard, Duro Bronze / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Duro Bronze / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard, Duro Bronze / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action, Duro Bronze / DS Hold Open / Standard, Duro Bronze / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Duro Bronze / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard, Duro Bronze / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action, Duro Bronze / EDA Hold Open / Standard, Duro Bronze / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Duro Bronze / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard, Duro Bronze / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action, Duro Bronze / SCS Hold Open / Standard, Duro Bronze / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Duro Bronze / PS - Pivot Stop / Standard, Duro Bronze / PS - Pivot Stop / Delayed Action, Gold / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard, Gold / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action, Gold / PA Hold Open / Standard, Gold / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Gold / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard, Gold / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action, Gold / DS Hold Open / Standard, Gold / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Gold / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard, Gold / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action, Gold / EDA Hold Open / Standard, Gold / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Gold / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard, Gold / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action, Gold / SCS Hold Open / Standard, Gold / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Gold / PS - Pivot Stop / Standard, Gold / PS - Pivot Stop / Delayed Action, Bright Brass / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard, Bright Brass / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action, Bright Brass / PA Hold Open / Standard, Bright Brass / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Bright Brass / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard, Bright Brass / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action, Bright Brass / DS Hold Open / Standard, Bright Brass / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Bright Brass / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard, Bright Brass / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action, Bright Brass / EDA Hold Open / Standard, Bright Brass / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Bright Brass / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard, Bright Brass / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action, Bright Brass / SCS Hold Open / Standard, Bright Brass / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Satin Chrome / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Standard, Satin Chrome / PA - Standard Tri-Pack / Delayed Action, Satin Chrome / PA Hold Open / Standard, Satin Chrome / PA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Satin Chrome / DS - Door Saver Stop / Standard, Satin Chrome / DS - Door Saver Stop / Delayed Action, Satin Chrome / DS Hold Open / Standard, Satin Chrome / DS Hold Open / Delayed Action, Satin Chrome / EDA - Extra Duty / Standard, Satin Chrome / EDA - Extra Duty / Delayed Action, Satin Chrome / EDA Hold Open / Standard, Satin Chrome / EDA Hold Open / Delayed Action, Satin Chrome / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Standard, Satin Chrome / SCS - Spring Cushion Stop / Delayed Action, Satin Chrome / SCS Hold Open / Standard, Satin Chrome / SCS Hold Open / Delayed Action
  • Function
    Surface-mounted hydraulic door closer
  • Material
    High-strength cast aluminum alloy
  • Grade
    Grade 1
  • Mount
    Surface mounted; arm choice determines suitable mounting
  • Series
    5100 Series
  • Searies
    5100 Series
  • Approved for Commercial Use
    Yes
  • 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; separate backcheck; optional delayed action

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