S.Parker BF900 Door Closer - Barrier Free

The S. Parker BF900 is a Grade 1 barrier-free door closer built to meet ADA opening-force requirements while still closing and latching a door reliably. "Barrier free" is the whole point of this model: the spring power adjusts down low enough that someone with limited strength, a wheelchair user, or anyone who shouldn't have to fight a heavy door can open it easily, which is exactly what accessible openings require. It's part of S. Parker's 900 Series, a UL-listed line of surface-mounted closers made by S. Parker Hardware, the New Jersey manufacturer that's been in the door hardware business for over a century. If you've searched "parker door closer" or "BF Parker" and want the accessible model, this is it.

What barrier free means on the BF900

Accessibility code limits how much force it can take to open a door in an accessible route. The ADA caps interior door opening force at 5 pounds. A standard closer's spring often pushes past that, especially once it's sized up for a wider door. The BF (barrier free) design solves it by giving you a low, adjustable spring range, roughly size 1/2 through 4, so you can dial the opening force down to a compliant level while the closer still has enough energy to pull the door shut and latch it every time. That balance, easy to open but still self-closing and self-latching, is the hard part of accessible door hardware, and it's what the BF900 is engineered for.

If your opening also needs the door to pause before closing, that's the delayed-action feature, and the companion CB900 model adds it. The BF900 is the straight barrier-free closer without the delay.

S. Parker BF900 specifications

• Type: Surface-mounted, rack-and-pinion hydraulic door closer, barrier free.

• Grade: ANSI Grade 1, A156.4. UL listed.

• Accessibility: ADA compliant at the lower spring-power setting. Confirm compliance at your specified power before installing.

• Spring power: Adjustable barrier-free range, approximately 1/2 to 4.

• Adjustments: Independent closing-speed control for smooth, controlled closure.

• Body: Aluminum housing with all-temperature hydraulic fluid for consistent operation across seasons.

• Handing: Non-handed surface closer.

• Cover: Sleek, easy-to-clean cover included.

• Finishes: Aluminum (AL), Duranodic (DUR), Gold (GLD), and Polished Brass (PB).

• Warranty: 10-year warranty.

Why choose the S. Parker BF900

S. Parker has built its reputation on commercial-grade closers at sensible prices, and the BF900 is a clear example. You get genuine ANSI Grade 1 certification, UL listing, and true ADA-capable opening force, the things an accessible opening actually has to satisfy, without the premium of the big-name brands. For property managers, contractors, and facilities outfitting accessible entrances, restrooms, and interior doors on a budget, that combination is the appeal. The 10-year warranty is a strong signal of how the manufacturer rates the closer's lifespan, especially in a price-conscious category.

A quick spec note before ordering: barrier-free performance depends on setting the spring power correctly for your door width. Set it too low on a wide or heavy door and it may not latch, too high and it misses the ADA force target. Match the power setting to the door, and if you're unsure, confirm before installing.

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