PDQ 5300 Series: Heavy-Duty Grade 1 Aluminum Door Closers & Parts
The PDQ 5300 Series is a robust Grade 1 architectural door closer designed for high-traffic environments where reliability is non-negotiable. Featuring a high-strength aluminum alloy body and a forged steel main arm, the 5300 Series provides a high-performance alternative to heavy cast iron closers. It is a favorite for K-12 schools, office buildings, and retail spaces due to its versatility, 25-year warranty, and ability to withstand consistent daily use.
PDQ 5300 Series
Engineered for precision, the PDQ 5300 Series offers full control over door geometry with independent, staked valves for latch, sweep, and backcheck speeds. It is fully ADA compliant with adjustable spring power (sizes 1–6), ensuring barrier-free access for all users. With a 3-hour UL fire rating and a non-handed design for universal mounting, the 5300 Series is the "workhorse" of the PDQ lineup, delivering professional-grade security and safety.
Download the PDQ 5300 Series Catalog to review complete technical dimensions, architectural finishes (including 689 Aluminum and 695 Dark Bronze, and arm configurations. This catalog features detailed "How to Order" guides for specialized hardware, such as Hold Open or Heavy-Duty Dead Stop arms for exterior doors.
Our PDQ 5300 Installation Guide covers all tri-pack mounting options: Regular, Parallel, and Top Jamb. Follow these step-by-step instructions to adjust the spring force and hydraulic valves, ensuring your hardware meets ADA barrier-free requirements while maintaining the force necessary to latch against heavy air pressure.
PDQ 5300 Series Regular Arm Installation Instructions
PDQ 5300 Series Top Jamb Arm Installation Instructions
PDQ 5300 Series Parallel Arm Installation Instructions
PDQ 5300 Series DS or DSHO Arm Installation Instructions
5300 Series Parts
Maintain your facility’s hardware with genuine PDQ 5300 Series Parts. We stock essential components including replacement arm assemblies, plastic architectural covers, and specialized parallel arm brackets. Using authentic PDQ parts is critical to preserving your 25-year mechanical warranty.
5300 Series Drop Plates
PDQ 5300 Drop Plates are required for installations on narrow top rails or glass-lite doors where mounting space is limited. These heavy-gauge steel plates provide a secure mounting surface to lower the closer body, ensuring full Grade 1 functionality without interfering with door glass or decorative trim.
5300 Series Closer
Shop our full inventory of PDQ 5300 Series units, including the 5301 BC PA models. Every closer is shipped with a full plastic cover and thru bolts (SNB) as standard, providing a complete, high-strength mounting solution for wood, aluminum, or hollow metal doors.