Door closers are most commonly found in commercial and industrial environments, where these are installed on fire doors to automatically close and latch them to help prevent the spread of smoke and fire. Door closers can also be used in residential properties and other settings to automatically close a door after it has been opened. This will offer noise control, room temperature maintenance and added privacy and security.
What to consider.
These small pieces of hardware might appear simplistic, however, there are a few things to consider to ensure that the right door closer is chosen to meet your requirements. After all, if you choose a door closer that isn’t powerful enough, the door might not latch correctly and, if you choose one that’s too powerful, the door might shut too fast and get damaged.
- Door traffic
It’s important to consider the frequency and volume of traffic as each door closer is tested to withstand a specific closing cycle. For instance, hospitals are considered to have a high traffic volume, thus would require door closers with a high closing cycle.
- Size and weight of the door
Depending on the size and weight of the door, more or less door closer force will be required. Some door closers have adjustable strengths.
Types of door closers.
There are also various mounting options available, which are more or less helpful depending on the location and type of opening of your door.
Overhead door closers offer a versatile way of closing both inward and outdoor opening doors, being perfect for any setting. Amongst this range, we have available light duty door closers, heavy duty door closers, medium-duty door closers and electromagnetic door closers. Some of our best-selling overhead door closers include Rutland brass overhead door closers, black overhead door closers, satin nickel overhead door closers, electro brass overhead closers and polished nickel overhead door closers.
If you require a hidden door control solution, we would recommend concealed door closers or floor spring closers. These closers offer a functional and aesthetically pleasing solution to your door control requirements.
Concealed door closers, such as our brass Perkomatic concealed hydraulic door closers, are installed into the door and can easily control the closing and latch speed on light to medium use doors whilst being hidden from view. Floor springs are also ideal to control doors plus, are the perfect option for heavier doors and areas of high volumes of traffic.
In case you want to further equip your fire doors, we have available fire door retainers, fire seals, intumescent products and other fire safety products. Contact our team if you require further advice or assistance.
