Sterling DC 1820
Surface-mounted door closer for wooden and aluminium doors. Rack and pinion, two-speed control with front adjustment, universal left and right hand.

- EN 1154 size
- EN 2-3
- Door weight, max
- 60 kg
- Door width, max
- 950 mm
- Body L × W × H
- 162 × 40 × 45 mm
Specification
Every row is a stated fact for the DC 1820. Where a fact is not stated for this model, the row says so and names the models that carry it.
- Type
- Surface-mounted door closer
- Mounting
- Surface mountedSuitable for on-door and on-frame installation. Universal mounting for left and right hand doors without adjustment.
- Mechanism
- Rack and pinion
- Speed control
- Two-speed control for approach and latchingFront control adjustment
- Door weight, max
- 60 kg
- Door width, max
- 950 mm
- EN 1154 size
- EN 2-3Closing force adjustable across EN 2-3
- Door height, max
- Not stated for this modelStated for the DC 2000, DC 2600, FS 1000 and FS 3000.
- Suitable for
- Wooden and aluminium doors
- Body, L × W × H
- 162 × 40 × 45 mm
- Housing
- Extruded aluminium alloy housing, precision machined and finished
- Finishes
- SilverBlackBrownGoldRose goldPU painted
- Hold-open
- Hold-open pelmet armDC-1820 HPA. No degree range is stated for this model.
- Arm options
- Hold-open pelmet arm, DC-1820 HPA
- Order codes
- DC-1820 HPA - PU SRDC-1820 HPA - PU BLK
Dimensions
and door.
The body of the DC 1820 drawn to scale from its published dimensions, and the largest door it is rated for.
Marks, licences
and tests.
Each claim for the DC 1820 with the standard or licence behind it, and the company's quality system, facility and origin.
| Claim | Evidence | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| ISI mark, IS 3564:1995 | ISI marked under BIS licence CM/L 7700126309 | DC 1820 |
| CE marking | CE marked | DC 1820 |
| Cycle test | Tested to 4,00,000 cycles in a government-approved lab | DC 1820 |
| Quality management | ISO 9001:2015. Certified quality management system covering the company's manufacturing. | MM Efficient Gadget LLP |
| Facility | UL-audited manufacturing facility. In-house R&D and test lab. Painting and powder coating in-house. | MM Efficient Gadget LLP |
| Origin | Made in India | DC 1820 |
Documents
Each file states its format and size before you download it. Files not yet published on this site are sent on request.
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| DC 1820 installation guidePDF on Google Drive | Not stated | |
| Sterling DC 1820 datasheet | On request | |
| Sterling product brochureAll door closers and floor springs | 9.5 MB | |
| ISO 9001:2015Quality management system certification | On request | |
| BIS licence: door closersISI mark to IS 3564:1995, CM/L No. 7700126309 | On request |
Related guides
- How to measure a door before choosing a closerMost wrong closers are ordered off a guess at the door. Five measurements remove the guesswork, and none of them need special tools.
- How to adjust a door closer: speed and latchingMost doors that slam or fail to latch do not need a new closer. They need a quarter turn on the right valve.
Questions about
the DC 1820.
How compact is the Sterling DC 1820?
The DC 1820 body measures L162 x W40 x H45 mm, the same compact body as the DC 1800 LA, fitted with a hold-open pelmet arm that holds the door open.
What door size does the DC 1820 handle?
It is rated for doors up to 60 kg and up to 950 mm wide, with EN 2-3 adjustable closing force, front control speed adjustment and two-speed control for approach and latching.
Is the DC 1820 ISI certified?
Yes. The DC 1820 is ISI marked to IS 3564:1995 under BIS licence CM/L No. 7700126309, CE marked, and tested to 4,00,000 cycles in a government-approved lab. PU painted; offered in silver, black, brown, gold and rose gold.
Rated for
similar doors.
The models rated nearest to the DC 1820: the same type first, then the closest of another type.

Sterling DC 1800 LA
Surface mounted, EN 2-3, rated 60 kg and 950 mm.

Sterling DC 1500
Surface mounted, EN 1-2, rated 45 kg and 900 mm.

Specifying the DC 1820?
Send the door schedule with quantities, door weights, widths and finishes. Sterling quotes per project.
Fitting, adjustment or spares?
Questions about fitting, adjustment or spares go straight to the Sterling sales desk. For warranty terms on the DC 1820, contact us.
Send a door
schedule.
Door references, quantities, door weights and widths, hold-open needs and finishes. Sterling quotes per project; there are no list prices online.
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