Door closers are mechanical devices that control the automatic closing speed of doors and there are 4 specific designs that include surface mounted, concealed in the frame, concealed in the door itself and concealed in the floor.
If you choose a surface mounted door closer you’ll also have more options such as slide track arm or parallel arm surface mount. Each design offers different level of durability.
Can a door closer keep a door open?
A door closer is designed to automatically close a door after it has been opened but some door closers are also equipped with a hold open feature that allows the door to stay open at a set angle.
This feature is very useful in particular at high traffic areas or for accessibility purposes.
What are the benefits of installing door closers?
Installing a door closer in your business can bring quite few benefits for example door closers are commonly used on fire doors to comply with safety regulations and prevent the spread of smoke and fire.
A door closer can assist in maintaining room temperatures by preventing cold air from constantly escaping through open doors and also door closers can reduce the noise associated with doors slamming and in environments such as offices, schools and hospitals this can create a much quieter and more peaceful atmosphere.
