Parallel arm door closers are the most commonly used mounting style in commercial buildings, offering a low-profile, tamper-resistant installation on the push-side of the door. This configuration keeps the arm tucked tight against the door frame, making it ideal for schools, public buildings, retail stores, and high-traffic commercial environments where durability and security are essential.

Because the arm sits parallel to the door frame, this mounting style provides clean aesthetics, reduced hardware projection, and improved vandal resistance compared to regular arm configurations. Parallel arm closers are a preferred solution for ADA-compliant door operation, commercial restroom doors, office interiors, and push-side mounted exterior doors.

Recommended For

• Schools, universities, and institutional buildings
• Retail storefront interiors and commercial offices
• Healthcare and government facilities
• High-traffic commercial doors requiring tamper-resistant mounting
• Push-side mounting applications on hollow metal, aluminum, or wood doors

Browse our selection of Parallel Arm Door Closers to find Grade 1 and Grade 2 models engineered for long service life, ADA operation, and dependable performance in all commercial environments.