What Is The Purpose Of a Door Closer

he door closer is an adjustable, spring-loaded mechanical arm that closes automatically either after a mechanical opening or after someone manually opens it. Door closers are usually filled with hydraulic fluid that inhibits the door from swinging and controls its operation. Installing door closers improves door security and according to the current market regulations, especially on fire doors, they should be installed to ensure that they always close properly after opening in order to achieve effective fire protection.

Today, more and more families also choose to use door closers, door closers in addition to the application of fire doors to play a role in fire prevention, increasing the fire rating of the door, but also to prevent people from being caught in the door, to prevent the door from slamming into the wall under the action of external forces and cause damage to the door or object, to prevent the loss of property. Ultimately, the purpose of a door closer is to add safety and security to your home or commercial space.

ENSURE FIRE DOORS ARE CLOSED

Fire doors need to be kept fully closed at all times. Doors with a fire rating can effectively prevent the spread of smoke and fire. If there is no door closer, or if the door closer is not fully closed, then the fire protection mechanism is compromised. Fire doors that are not fully locked may cause the building to fill with smoke, speed up the spread of fire, and cause loss of life and property damage in the event of a fire.

If the door continues to fail to close after commissioning the closer it may be due to a defect in the door and frame itself, or an error in the selection of the closer. The right choice is the only way to get the most out of a door closer. Fire doors are usually located near stairwells. If the door closer does not close the door completely, replace it promptly.

KEEPING THE DOOR OPEN

Most door closers are equipped with a damper that allows you to adjust the force and speed of the door closing. This feature is especially important for particularly heavy doors. Correctly adjusting the closing speed of the door can prevent injury to children or people with mobility problems, and ordinary people can easily pass through when carrying heavy objects without fear of being hit or pinched by the door.

PREVENT THE DOOR FROM SHAKING

Many of today's door closers have a backcheck function, which slows down the door when it opens to a certain angle, preventing the door from slamming. Especially in beach buildings, the force of the sea wind is not to be underestimated, a violent impact may cause damage to the door lock or items behind the door, windy weather especially need backcheck function to protect your property. Of course, naive children playing at home may also quickly run and push open the door, which is very dangerous if there are people standing behind the door. If you have a door closer with backcheck function, it will surely enhance the safety of your home.

ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSING

A door closer will ensure that your entrance door is securely closed after someone has passed through. This prevents your property from being attacked by burglars, etc. For properties, this feature greatly enhances the security of homeowners that the door will not be opened to unwanted people.

MAINTENANCE OF DOOR CLOSERS

As with any mechanical device, door closers require regular maintenance and even replacement to get the most out of it. Try making adjustments when you notice the following problems with your door closer, sometimes a simple adjustment can keep the door closer working.

When the door fails to close completely - properly adjust the valve on the door closer, if the adjustment still does not close the door properly, it's time to get a new door closer!

When the door slams shut - it may be locking the door too fast, again adjust the valve, if it turns out that the hydraulic fluid is leaking, this fluid is what makes the door closer work properly, so even a slight leak will make the door fail, sorry, you need to get a new closer.

If the door closer has no spring tension, the spring is broken and needs to be replaced.

When a door closer no longer works, it fails to fulfill its purpose of protecting you, your property and its users. You need to maintain the door closer and the system. If the problem cannot be solved by adjustment, it is best to remove and replace it.

HEINDA DOOR CLOSERS

If you find yourself in need of a door closer installation, maintenance or repair, be sure to contact HEINDA Door Controls. We started in 1987 and have expertise in door control hardware. We also have a team of professionals to solve your problems. In addition to door closers, our products include: glass hardware, automatic sensor doors, automatic swing doors, access control systems and other types of hardware and intelligent door controls. We are glad to cooperate with you!