Door closer - Revision history

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	Floor closers are similar in that they are concealed within the floor and are not visible when the door is opened. Fitted into the underside of the door is a bar which controls the closing action, usually with an open setting that allows them to be left open. They are typically used with pivot hinges rather than butt hinges, which are stronger and more durable, and can often be found on glass front doors of commercial buildings.		Floor closers are similar in that they are concealed within the floor and are not visible when the door is opened. Fitted into the underside of the door is a bar which controls the closing action, usually with an open setting that allows them to be left open. They are typically used with pivot hinges rather than butt hinges, which are stronger and more durable, and can often be found on glass front doors of commercial buildings.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Automatic release mechanism.		* Automatic release mechanism.
	* Door clear opening width.		* Door clear opening width.
	* Door energy rating.		* Door energy rating.
		+	* Door restrictors.
	* Door terminology.		* Door terminology.
	* Doors.		* Doors.
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	* Types of door.		* Types of door.

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Editor at 11:27, 10 April 2018

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	* Free-swing door closer.		* Free-swing door closer.
	* Hold-open device.		* Hold-open device.
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	* Types of door.		* Types of door.

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−	A door closer is a hydraulic device that is used to automatically close a door. Door closers are commonly used as a fire prevention measure, typically installed on fire doors, as well as helping to prevent draughts ~~from affecting the thermal comfort of rooms~~.	+	A door closer is a hydraulic device that is used to automatically close a door after it has been opened. Door closers are commonly used as a fire prevention measure, typically installed on fire doors, as well as helping to prevent draughts.

	The most common types of door closer include:		The most common types of door closer include:
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	* Surface-mounted.		* Surface-mounted.
	* Concealed in-frame.		* Concealed in-frame.
−	* Concealed in-floor.
	* Concealed in-door.		* Concealed in-door.
		+	* Concealed in-floor.

−	Surface-mounted door closers are the most common type ~~that is used~~, ~~and~~ they are comparatively cost-effective and easy to install~~, requiring no special preparation on the part of the manufacturer~~. ~~It is~~ fitted to the door frame behind the door, next to the ~~middle~~ hinge. The arm of the closer ~~rests against the door, and the spring bends as the door opens, retracting~~ to ~~its proper~~ configuration as the door closes.	+	Surface-mounted door closers are the most common type, as they are comparatively cost-effective and easy to install. They are fitted to the door frame behind the door, next to the hinge. The arm of the closer retracts to closed configuration as the door closes.

	As well as the standard, double-lever arm, there are different kinds of arms available for surface-mounted door closers, depending on the application and to provide more functionality. These include:		As well as the standard, double-lever arm, there are different kinds of arms available for surface-mounted door closers, depending on the application and to provide more functionality. These include:

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	* Fire door.		* Fire door.
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	* Doors.		* Doors.
	* Fire door.		* Fire door.
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	A door closer is a hydraulic device that is used to automatically close a door. Door closers are commonly used as a fire prevention measure, typically installed on fire doors, as well as helping to prevent draughts from affecting the thermal comfort of rooms.		A door closer is a hydraulic device that is used to automatically close a door. Door closers are commonly used as a fire prevention measure, typically installed on fire doors, as well as helping to prevent draughts from affecting the thermal comfort of rooms.
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	* Doors.		* Doors.
	* Fire door.		* Fire door.
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A door closer is a hydraulic device that is used to automatically close a door. Door closers are commonly used as a fire prevention measure, typically installed on fire doors, as well as helping to prevent draughts from affecting the thermal comfort of rooms.

The most common types of door closer include:

* Surface-mounted.
* Concealed in-frame.
* Concealed in-floor.
* Concealed in-door.

Surface-mounted door closers are the most common type that is used, and they are comparatively cost-effective and easy to install, requiring no special preparation on the part of the manufacturer. It is fitted to the door frame behind the door, next to the middle hinge. The arm of the closer rests against the door, and the spring bends as the door opens, retracting to its proper configuration as the door closes.

As well as the standard, double-lever arm, there are different kinds of arms available for surface-mounted door closers, depending on the application and to provide more functionality. These include:

* Hold open arm: By opening the door to a certain degree, a nut is tightened which causes the arm to stick at an open point.
* Dedicated parallel arm: In the closed position it lays parallel with the door instead of projecting outwards, although lacks the strength of the standard arm.
* Stop arm: Prevents the door from opening too far and hitting a wall or other obstacle.

Concealed door closers are hidden within the door jamb and are often used when aesthetics of the door is an important factor. This type fits in the morticed recesses in the door and the frame, allowing it to be completely concealed when the door is closed. This type is typically used for ‘double-acting’ doors, i.e. those that swing both ways; usually in high-traffic applications such as a busy office building door.

Floor closers are similar in that they are concealed within the floor and are not visible when the door is opened. Fitted into the underside of the door is a bar which controls the closing action, usually with an open setting that allows them to be left open. They are typically used with pivot hinges rather than butt hinges, which are stronger and more durable, and can often be found on glass front doors of commercial buildings.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Automatic release mechanism.
* Door clear opening width.
* Door energy rating.
* Door terminology.
* Doors.
* Fire door.

[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]