Dorma P86 Parallel Arm Bracket
The Dorma P86 is the standard parallel-arm soffit bracket. The 8600 brochure (printed p.29) says it is furnished standard with 8600 non-hold-open and plunger hold-open parallel-arm applications. The catalog drawing is 3-1/2 x 3-5/8 x 1-1/8 in.
AF86P and ARP tri-pack closers include P86 on the complete device. This listing is the spare / replacement bracket. The 7400 note says P86 mirrors the 8600 part.
Is P86 included with an AF86P or ARP tri-pack?
Yes on the complete closer. The glossary marks AF86P and ARP as tri-pack with P86 included. This page is the replacement bracket when the soffit piece is missing or damaged.
P86 vs PHB vs PFT vs PD?
P86 = standard NHO / plunger-HO PA. PHB = friction hold-open PA. PFT = flush transom. PD = drop bracket to clear a surface stop (AR/AO8).
Institutional Grade Features and Benefits
- Standard PA bracket: NHO and plunger HO -- not the friction-HO PHB.
- Included on tri-pack closers: glossary AF86P / ARP -- P86 included.
- Sisters: PFT flush transom, PD drop, BS blade-stop spacer.
- Finish on this listing: painted 689 / 695.
- This listing: does not include the closer body, arm, or cover.
Applications
Replacement soffit bracket for a Dorma 8600 or 7400 parallel-arm closer when the original P86 is missing, bent, or the opening is being reworked.
Which bracket or spacer is this?
Every row below is from the glossary plates_brackets section, Price List 38, or the 8600/7400 brochure. This listing is P86 only.
| Plate | Printed size and use |
|---|---|
| P86 (this listing) | Parallel arm bracket. Standard with NHO and plunger-HO parallel arms. |
| PD | Parallel drop bracket. NHO parallel (AR / AO8 only) to clear a surface stop/holder. |
| PFT | Parallel flush transom bracket. Use when flush transom blocks P86 or PHB. |
| NFHD | Narrow-frame HD bracket for DS/SPA when frame depth is under 4-1/2 in. |
| FTHD | Flush-transom HD bracket for DS/SPA when soffit bracket will not fit. |
| BS | Blade-stop spacer for P86, PHB, and PD on cased frames with applied blade stops. |
| BSHD | Heavy-duty blade-stop spacer for DS/SPA, used with the arm spacer. |
| BP86C | Conversion plate. Replaces a legacy DORMA 7600 footprint with 8600. |
| 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. |
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 P86 |
| Part Type | Parallel arm bracket |
| Size | 3-1/2 x 3-5/8 x 1-1/8 in (8600 brochure p.29) |
| Cover | Not a cover -- accessory plate / bracket / spacer |
| Series | Dorma 8600 and 7400 (BP86/DP86 family also used on 7400) |
| Printed use | Standard with NHO and plunger hold-open parallel arm applications (glossary / brochure) |
| Factory templates | |
| Finish with BHMA code | Painted 689 / 695 |
| Factory list (PL38) | Glossary / 8600 brochure: standard PA bracket. List $ not on the PL38 7400 accessories table (P86 ships with the arm). |
| SKU prefix | CLPP86-* |
| Source | configs/dorma/dorma_glossary_2026.json ; PL38 accessories |
| General - US Finishes | 689 - Spray Alumimun or 695 - Spray Dark Bronze |
| Brand | Dorma |
| Series | Dorma - 8600 Series, Dorma - 7400 Series |
| Closer Part Type | Brackets & Feet |
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