Door closers are of notable importance. As the name suggests it is a mechanical device that closes a door automatically after it has been opened.
Door closers and their applications have factors to be considered. They include the manufacturer options, and are based on the preferences of the customer, as well as the building specifications and where they would need to be placed. Regarding performance, door closers and their applications from South India Agencies (SIA), function reliably in situations of a fire, and involve other criteria such as having control over the closing rate, developing resistance to opening forces, and offering durability, and safety.
There are several kinds of door closer from South India Agencies (SIA), that you could choose from. It is up to the customer to select according to your needs, preferences, and to what suits you the most.
The most popular types of door closers include:
- Overhead door closers
- Concealed door closers
- Floor-spring door closers
- Surface-mounted door closers
Overhead Door Closers
The most common of all is the overhead door closers. These door closers and their applications are largely used in commercial properties. When the door closers are usually affixed to office interior doors and conference doors they would automatically close the door.
There are three most common types of overhead door closers namely
- Regular Arm
- Parallel Arm
- Top Jamb
Concealed Door Closers
The concealed door closers style type is such that it is fitted into the door frame or the door and they continue to remain concealed. Their added feature is the aesthetic look that it offers to the doors. However, when the doors are closed they are not clearly visible. South India Agencies (SIA) offers door closers with spring-loaded hinges or hydraulic hinges versions that are usually used for lightweight interior doors.
Floor-Spring Door Closers
The Floor-spring door closers are usually used on glass doors; remain concealed as they are mounted on the floor. When a bar in the closer is fitted on the underside of the door it operates by controlling the closing action. Floor-Spring Door Closers
are primarily used for high-end commercial properties as they provide the most visually appealing looks. Their additional feature is to have an open setting that enables them to be left open.
Surface-Mounted Door Closers
The Surface-Mounted door closer is produced such that it could be attached to the door frame with a bar at the back of the door. They are designed to match with the door’s color and are much smaller in size.
Irrespective of the type of door closer that you buy, you must ensure that their application is highly suitable for the door that it is fixed to and above all should function in a manner to be able to close the door efficiently each time the door is opened and needs to be closed automatically. Also, the door closer should be in a position to hold the door close while there would be no latch that is attached to the door. The door closers and their applications should function efficiently in a manner that the door that it has been attached to would not cause any kind of damage to it.
South India Agencies (SIA) wide range of bathroom fittings and accessories include shower cubicles, sliding door fittings, soft closers for doors, glass fittings, and stainless steel fittings.
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