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title: "Norton Door Controls - 1601BF x 690 1601BFX690 1600 Series, Dull Bronze (008377)"
brand: "norton door controls"
price: "VT94279"
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# 25M+ cycles durability Non-handed versatile design Heavy-duty cast aluminum Norton Door Controls - 1601BF x 690 1601BFX690 1600 Series, Dull Bronze (008377)

**Brand:** norton door controls
**Price:** VT94279
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚪 Close the door on mediocrity with Norton’s legendary durability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Norton Door Controls - 1601BF x 690 1601BFX690 1600 Series, Dull Bronze (008377) by norton door controls
- **How much does it cost?** VT94279 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- norton door controls enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted norton door controls brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Unmatched Longevity:** Exceeds 25 million cycles for relentless performance in high-traffic spaces.
- • **Robust Build Quality:** Cast aluminum body ensures heavy-duty durability with a sleek dull bronze finish.
- • **ADA & Safety Compliant:** Meets ADA and UL10c standards for accessible, safe door operation.
- • **Effortless Adjustability:** Precision controls for smooth, customizable closing speed and latch strength.
- • **Universal Fit & Function:** Non-handed rack and pinion design adapts seamlessly to left or right doors.

## Overview

The Norton 1601BF x 690 door closer combines rugged cast aluminum construction with a non-handed rack and pinion mechanism, delivering over 25 million cycles of reliable, ADA-compliant performance. Finished in elegant dull bronze, it’s engineered for heavy-duty commercial use, offering precise speed adjustments and universal installation compatibility.

## Description

The product is BRZ ADJ ADA DR Closer. Easy and simple use kit. The product is manufactured in China Elegant design and finish.

Review: Genuine Norton - This is NOT a knockoff, it's a genuine Norton 1600 series closer and will fit very closely to an original 1600 closer. It has left and right pull ability and fits most installations where you previously had a medium duty closer. We had one in our restroom that had been in operation for over 25 years. The unit began to leak oil and close rather abruptly. It was dangerously fast with no sweep control and sounded like it was about to break the door. We bought this one to replace it. Since it is a light door, a 1 to 6 rating was plenty of spring to close the door. The controls work as expected to adjust the unit, I was able to lighten the spring some and still maintain a pretty firm door latch. The unit is able to be slowed down nicely for handicap access. I was also able to adjust how fast the approach was to the latch once the sweep was accomplished. I was able to get them to be about the same speed to each other so there wasn't that annoying fast close at the end of the sweep that most older people can't deal with. Now it's much safer to get in and out of the bathroom with the new closer. Total close time is about 6-7 seconds. Though a bit tough at first, the closer arm will go on the spindle at 90 degrees to the door. I couldn't get ours to go on at first, but once I mounted the closer arm to the frame, then the other end was able to be popped onto the spindle at 90 degrees with no problem. Maybe I was doing it wrong when I tried to do it the other way around. Oh, and this is about an inch longer than the original, and the original's spindle was right in the middle of the closer, this new one is offset. The door was left handed, so I kept the holes in the original position on the left and moved the holes on the right to the right about another inch. Everything fell into place with the new hardware going into the holes where the old had been, even on the metal door frame. It does come with the matching Parallel Arm Bracket that goes on wooden jambs. We didn't need that piece since ours used the Jamb Shoe that attached flush to a metal door jamb. The dark bronze finish looks good with our dark-finished oak doors. The original was aluminum colored and didn't look that good anyway. It obviously was suffering from surface corrosion (probably from toilet bowl cleaner fumes) and the same acid fumes probably is what caused the seals to go bad in the original closer. Other closers in the building are the same age but didn't look or fail like the original one had in the rest room. I hope the new closer lasts as long as the original Norton. They've always made good products and I wouldn't trust any other brand for long term use nor value for the money. You might be able to find cheaper brands, but will the cheaper ones last as long as a Norton? I didn't want to find out. Besides, four Jacksons for a good, reliable door closer is a bargain. You will need a 7/16" socket to tighten down the shoulder nuts on the spindle and arm. You will need a large phillips head screwdriver or a drill with a long shank #3 phillips is ideal. A drill with a 1/4" bit was adequate to get the wood screws started for the door. The I was able to re-use the holes for the jamb, however be aware the spacing on the Jamb Shoe is just a hair narrower than the older model. It could be that the holes originally drilled were a bit too far apart. But I managed to get the screws in after using the drill to ream out the shoe just a bit on one side. Overall, I'd consider this replacement pretty easy and not too fussy.
Review: One Star - It works good.

## Features

- Exceeds 25 Million Cycles
- Non-Handed
- Rack and Pinion Design
- Cast Aluminum Body
- Heavy Duty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00828DHC0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #539,482 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #566 in Door Closers |
| Date First Available | September 8, 2012 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00049306083775 |
| Installation Type | Screw-In |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | 008377 |
| Manufacturer | Norton |
| Product Dimensions | 9.75 x 9.75 x 9.75 inches |
| Recommended Uses For Product | commercial buildings, high-traffic areas |
| Size | 1-(Pack) |
| Specification Met | ADA, Ansi/Bhma A156.4, Grade 1 Certified, Ul Listed, Ul10c Compliant for Positive Pressure |
| UPC | 049306083775 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Norton Door Controls
- **Color:** Bronze
- **Exterior Finish:** Bronze
- **Item Weight:** 16 ounces
- **Material:** Aluminum

## Images

![Norton Door Controls - 1601BF x 690 1601BFX690 1600 Series, Dull Bronze (008377) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OChJsovLL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genuine Norton
*by M***. on April 15, 2019*

This is NOT a knockoff, it's a genuine Norton 1600 series closer and will fit very closely to an original 1600 closer. It has left and right pull ability and fits most installations where you previously had a medium duty closer. We had one in our restroom that had been in operation for over 25 years. The unit began to leak oil and close rather abruptly. It was dangerously fast with no sweep control and sounded like it was about to break the door. We bought this one to replace it. Since it is a light door, a 1 to 6 rating was plenty of spring to close the door. The controls work as expected to adjust the unit, I was able to lighten the spring some and still maintain a pretty firm door latch. The unit is able to be slowed down nicely for handicap access. I was also able to adjust how fast the approach was to the latch once the sweep was accomplished. I was able to get them to be about the same speed to each other so there wasn't that annoying fast close at the end of the sweep that most older people can't deal with. Now it's much safer to get in and out of the bathroom with the new closer. Total close time is about 6-7 seconds. Though a bit tough at first, the closer arm will go on the spindle at 90 degrees to the door. I couldn't get ours to go on at first, but once I mounted the closer arm to the frame, then the other end was able to be popped onto the spindle at 90 degrees with no problem. Maybe I was doing it wrong when I tried to do it the other way around. Oh, and this is about an inch longer than the original, and the original's spindle was right in the middle of the closer, this new one is offset. The door was left handed, so I kept the holes in the original position on the left and moved the holes on the right to the right about another inch. Everything fell into place with the new hardware going into the holes where the old had been, even on the metal door frame. It does come with the matching Parallel Arm Bracket that goes on wooden jambs. We didn't need that piece since ours used the Jamb Shoe that attached flush to a metal door jamb. The dark bronze finish looks good with our dark-finished oak doors. The original was aluminum colored and didn't look that good anyway. It obviously was suffering from surface corrosion (probably from toilet bowl cleaner fumes) and the same acid fumes probably is what caused the seals to go bad in the original closer. Other closers in the building are the same age but didn't look or fail like the original one had in the rest room. I hope the new closer lasts as long as the original Norton. They've always made good products and I wouldn't trust any other brand for long term use nor value for the money. You might be able to find cheaper brands, but will the cheaper ones last as long as a Norton? I didn't want to find out. Besides, four Jacksons for a good, reliable door closer is a bargain. You will need a 7/16" socket to tighten down the shoulder nuts on the spindle and arm. You will need a large phillips head screwdriver or a drill with a long shank #3 phillips is ideal. A drill with a 1/4" bit was adequate to get the wood screws started for the door. The I was able to re-use the holes for the jamb, however be aware the spacing on the Jamb Shoe is just a hair narrower than the older model. It could be that the holes originally drilled were a bit too far apart. But I managed to get the screws in after using the drill to ream out the shoe just a bit on one side. Overall, I'd consider this replacement pretty easy and not too fussy.

### ⭐ One Star
*by A***R on February 6, 2017*

It works good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks great. Works well.
*by S***H on October 13, 2017*

Quality is obvious. Unit was easy to install on our heavy 8' doors. Adjustments were easy to make. Need to replace our hinges with ball bearing units as the door is a little heavy to push open now. Looking to add one to our back door now.

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