A member of the Yale Security Group |
DOOR CONTROL
GENERAL INFORMATION |
About Norton Door Controls...
Today's modern Norton door control began with Lewis C.
Norton, the inventor of the first American door closer. In 1880, he organized the Norton
Door Check Company to manufacture and market his product: the first practical, commercial
door closer. Though cumbersome, his first door closers were effective devices which
permitted the adjustment of the door's sweep speed.
In subsequent years, Norton refined the rack-and-pinion
closer, and the concept of a valve-controlled backcheck for hydraulic closers. The company
he founded in 1880 went on to introduce a variety of other innovations, including the
aluminum alloy body and the narrow style, non-handed closer.
One of the most significant of these innovations was the
Unitrol door control concept, a combination of door closer, shock absorber, positive stop
and hold-open mechanism. The Norton philosophy has been-and continues to be-one of
constant improvement... of quality products.
Norton Door Controls are manufactured in a modern,
sophisticated plant. This 130,000 square foot facility is located in Monroe, North
Carolina.
The Norton Sales Force... Specialists in Door
Control
Norton employs a nationwide network of commissioned Sales
Representatives. Each is selected for his knowledge of hardware and his ability to provide
assistance to both specifier and user. His technical background and intimate understanding
of Norton Door Controls and their application are available to the specifier when a
project is in the planning stage. When the project is complete he inspects the
installation and instructs the maintenance staff on how to adjust each door control.
The Norton Representative is supported by a Technical
Product Support Department to help solve field problems. Together, these specialists can
overcome most installation difficulties.
Special Templates
All Norton Door Closers and Door Controls are supplied with
instructions that show the correct mounting position for the closer and arm in relation to
the door, frame and hinges or offset pivots for a variety of door openings.
Templates are available upon request for special
conditions, such as Center Pivoted Doors. Whenever you need assistance with a door control
application or specification, contact your Norton Representative. |
