LCN 1460-18PA Drop Plate for 1460 Series, For Use With Parallel Arm

The LCN 1460-18PA Drop Plate is a heavy-duty mounting adapter engineered for Parallel Arm (push side) installations of LCN Closers 1460 Series surface-mounted door closers on narrow top rail doors. Required when the top rail measures less than 4-3/8" (111 mm) from the stop, this steel drop plate ensures proper closer alignment and arm geometry while reinforcing high-traffic commercial openings. Designed to maintain ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1 performance when paired with the 1460 closer, the 1460-18PA requires a minimum 1-3/4" (44 mm) top rail for secure installation. Ideal for aluminum storefront, hollow metal, healthcare, education, retail, and government applications, this plate provides reliable structural support and code-compliant mounting flexibility in demanding institutional environments.

Features:

• Designed specifically for LCN 1460 Series surface-mounted closers
• Required for parallel arm mounting where top rail is less than 4 3⁄8" (111 mm), measured from the stop
• Requires 1 3⁄4" (44 mm) minimum top rail
• Required for Parallel Arm (Push Side) installations on narrow top rail doors
• Reinforces closer mounting in high-abuse commercial openings
• Helps maintain proper closer geometry and arm projection