Dorma BP86 Slim-Cover Backplate for 7400 and 8600 Closers
The Dorma BP86 is the slim-cover (COV) backplate for 8600 and 7400 surface closers. Price List 38 prints it as "Backplate for closer with slim cover." The catalog drawing is 13 x 2-1/4 in. This page is the plate only -- the closer body, arm, and cover are separate listings.
Dorma prints two jobs for this plate: top jamb when ceiling clearance is under 2-1/4 in, and regular (pull-side) mount to clear a mortised stop or holder. Factory template 08279553 is the 8616 A08 regular-arm sheet that includes BP86/BP86FC. Template 08279963 is the 7414/7436 ARNP regular-arm sheet that includes BP74/BP86/BP86FC.
Does BP86 fit a full-cover (FC) closer?
No. BP86 is the slim-cover backplate. Full-cover bodies use BP86FC (13 x 3-1/4 in). Ordering BP86 on an FC listing leaves the cover overhanging the plate.
When do I use BP86 instead of a DP86?
BP86 is the slim-cover backplate (13 x 2-1/4 in). DP86 is the slim-cover drop plate (13 x 3-1/4 in) for top jamb when ceiling clearance is under 1-7/8 in. Factory templates also pair DP86/DP86FC with parallel-arm assemblies. They are not interchangeable.
Does BP86 work on a 7400 Contur closer?
Yes. The 7400 plates note says the BP86/DP86 family is also used on 7400. The 7400-only backplate is BP74 (9-3/4 x 2 in) for top jamb when ceiling clearance is under 2-1/4 in.
Institutional Grade Features and Benefits
- Slim-cover (COV) only: sized for the standard slim plastic cover, not the full plastic cover (FC), the full plastic slotted cover (FCSL), or the 8600 full metal cover (FMC).
- Two printed mounts: top jamb when ceiling clearance is under 2-1/4 in, or regular mount to clear a mortised stop/holder.
- 13 x 2-1/4 in drawing: that is the catalog size for BP86. The full-cover sister BP86FC is 13 x 3-1/4 in -- same jobs, taller plate.
- 8600 and 7400: the 7400 plates note says the BP86/DP86 family is also used on 7400. 7400 also has its own BP74 (9-3/4 x 2 in) and DP74 (9-3/4 x 3-1/2 in).
- Why the heights differ: the size table prints 2-1/2 in minimum door rail to mount the closer, 2-5/8 in to the bottom of the slim cover, and 3-5/8 in to the bottom of the full cover.
- Finish on this listing: painted 689 / 693.
- Plate only: does not include the closer body, arm, cover, or sex-nut pack.
Applications
Use this plate on hollow metal, aluminum, and wood doors that already specify a Dorma 8616 or 7414/7436 with the slim cover. Ball-bearing hinges or pivots remain the typical hanging hardware. Track plates (BP86T / BP86TFC / BP86FTFC) and the 7600-to-8600 conversion plate (BP86C) are different parts and are not this listing.
Which 86 / 74 plate do I order?
Every row below is from the glossary plates_brackets section or Price List 38. This listing is BP86 only.
| Plate | Printed size and use |
|---|---|
| BP86 (this listing) | 13 x 2-1/4 in. Slim cover (COV). Top jamb when ceiling clearance is under 2-1/4 in, or regular mount to clear a mortised stop/holder. |
| BP86FC | 13 x 3-1/4 in. Same jobs as BP86, full cover. |
| DP86 | 13 x 3-1/4 in. Slim-cover top-jamb drop plate when ceiling clearance is under 1-7/8 in. |
| DP86FC | 13 x 4-1/2 in. Price List 38: drop plate for closer with full cover. Glossary: parallel-arm drop plate. |
| BP74 | 9-3/4 x 2 in. 7400-only backplate. Top jamb when ceiling clearance is under 2-1/4 in. |
| DP74 | 9-3/4 x 3-1/2 in. 7400-only drop plate. Top jamb when ceiling clearance is at least 1-3/4 in. |
| BP86T | 13 x 2-1/4 in. Pull-side track on a 2 in frame face. |
| BP86C | Conversion plate. Replaces a legacy DORMA 7600 footprint with 8600. |
Technical Specifications
Facts below are from the Dorma glossary (plates_brackets, cover_codes, mounting_templates, sizes.min_door_rail) and Price List 38 accessories. This plate is not the closer. UL/cUL, ANSI/BHMA A156.4 Grade 1, and the 25-year closer warranty apply to the 7400/8600 closer body, not to the plate.
Technical Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | Dorma BP86 |
| Part Type | Backplate for a closer with slim cover (COV) |
| Size | 13 x 2-1/4 in |
| Cover | Slim plastic (COV) only |
| Series | Dorma 8600 and 7400 (BP86/DP86 family also used on 7400) |
| Printed use | Top-jamb mount when ceiling clearance is under 2-1/4 in, or regular mount to clear a mortised stop/holder (glossary) |
| Factory templates | 08279553 (8616 A08 Regular with BP86/BP86FC); 08279963 (7414/7436 ARNP Regular with BP74/BP86/BP86FC) |
| Finish with BHMA code | Painted 689 / 693 |
| Factory list (PL38) | PL38 accessories: BP86 Backplate for closer with slim cover, list $54 |
| SKU prefix | CLPBP86-* |
| Source | configs/dorma/dorma_glossary_2026.json ; PL38 accessories |
| General - US Finishes | 689 - Spray Alumimun or 693 - Spray Black |
| Brand | Dorma |
| Series | Dorma - 8600 Series, Dorma - 7400 Series |
| Closer Part Type | Brackets & Feet |
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