Briton 996 Door Closer | Electromag Hold Open or Swing Free
Code: DCB9961
The Briton 996 door closer has hold open or swing free function and can be used on fire doors. Select different power sizes and applications below.
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We offer a selection of door closers from leading manufacturers such as Geze, Dorma, Briton and Arrow. Door closers are available to suit all budgets and situations including both manual and automatic doors as well as electromagnetic hold open and swing free applications. The range is complemented with concealed door closers from Geze and Perko for use in situations where a clean, aesthetically pleasing finish to the door is required.
Approved Doc M and BS8300: Relates to accessibility and the code of practice in the design of buildings to meet the needs of disabled people. Swing Free Door closers with adjustable power sizes can help with ease of access throughout a building and will often be specified on new building projects.
Part B: To do with Fire Safety – electromagnetic door closers and holders are Part B compliant. See our blog for more information on this.
We try to ensure that choosing the right door closer for you is as easy as possible and simplify technical terminology so that you know what you’re purchasing. If you are in any doubt and would like assistance with your choice, please contact the sales team on 01305 263300 or email them at [email protected]
Backcheck – Is the cushioning effect you feel when the door is swung open and is prevented from slamming into the wall behind it. It’s a useful feature to ensure that door hardware and the door itself are given a certain level of protection from misuse. Closers with backcheck are also referred to as soft door closers.
Delayed Action/Delayed Close – In simple terms, this means the length of time it takes for the door to close after being opened. It’s often a desirable feature for Care Homes or areas where it may take people a little more time to get through the door unharmed. This function could also be referred to as a door soft closer.
Power Size – This is either fixed at a set number or variable (adjustable). The power size required is determined by the door weight and width. (See Power Size Table below).
Closing Speed – This is the adjustment for the general speed of the door closing. Installers often make the mistake of adjusting this to close the door when first installing a closer, the Power Size should always be adjusted first.
Latching Action – This is adjustable and refers to the final few degrees of closing. This is beneficial to overcome any issues with the latch or seal on a door.
Mechanical Hold Open – A Hold Open Arm can be used on door closers to achieve a rigid hold open function, however these must never be used on Fire Doors.
Hold Open – Electromagnetic Hold Open: Ideal for use on Fire Doors; the Hold Open function means that the door is held open permanently at a fixed angle (unless released by the fire alarm activation). Usually this function is provided in the cam being used, the arm itself or a mechanism inside the slide channel.
Electromagnetic Free Swing – This function means that the door with the electromagnetic closer will act like a door that doesn’t have any closer on it. It means that the door will stay open at whatever angle it is left at but will close in the event of a fire. It’s a particularly good feature to use on Care Home Bedroom Doors when Hold Open function would cause privacy issues and it meets the barrier-free needs of less-abled users.
EN Power Size |
Max. Door Weight (kg) |
Max. Door Width (mm) |
1 |
20 |
750 |
2 |
40 |
850 |
3 |
60 |
950 |
4 |
80 |
1100 |
5 |
100 |
1250 |
6 |
120 |
1400 |
7 |
160 |
1600 |
The above guide is just a guide, based on optimal testing conditions and does not take into consideration any site variables such as the following:
As well as the above, when making a decision on what type of door closer you require, it is a good idea to think about the following:
Arms and Mechanisms:
See Overhead Door Closers for more information.
There are several types of Door Closers available:
More specific information can be found within the subcategories on this website.
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Code: DCB9961
The Briton 996 door closer has hold open or swing free function and can be used on fire doors. Select different power sizes and applications below.
Code: DCB1110
The Briton 1110 door closer is template adjustable size 2-4 and can be used on fire doors. This overhead door closer has adjustable closing speed.
Code: DCB2003V
The Briton 2003V overhead door closer is power size 2-4, can be used on fire doors and suits doors up to 1100mm. It has adjustable closing speed.
Code: TS73EMF
The DORMA TS73EMF is a rack and pinion electromagnetic door closer available with hold open (TS73EMF) or swing free functionality (TS73EMFS).
Code: TS92B
The DORMA TS92 Size 1 - 4 Cam Action Guide Rail Door Closer is a medium to heavy duty, cam action door closer with guide rail, for pull-side mounting. It is CE Marked and a fully adjustable variable power size 1-4. It comes with closing speed & latching action as standard.
Code: DCD83BCDC
The DORMA TS83 BC DC Door Closer is a heavy duty, non-handed, rack and pinion door closer available in standard silver or an anti-corrosive finish. Select from power size EN 2-5, EN 3-6, or EN 7 (backcheck only).
Code: DCD68
The DORMA TS68 EN2-4 Door Closer is a rack and pinion overhead door closer suitable for parallel arm and frame fitting. This unit is non-handed and in a silver finish. It is tested to BS EN 1154, for fitting to standard internal doors.
Code: DCD72VBC
The DORMA TS72 V BC EN 2-4 Door Closer, CE Marked door closer with backcheck. It is suitable for a max door weight of 80kg.
Code: DCB2130BC
The Briton 2130B door closer is power size EN 2-6, suitable for doors up to 1400mm wide.
Code: DORGARDB
The Dorgard fire door retainer is a BS EN 1155 compliant, wire-free solution for legally holding open fire doors that you can install in under 5 minutes.
Select from black or white finish housing (floor fixing foot not included).
Code: TS93B
The DORMA TS93 cam action guide rail door closer with contur cover. Heavy duty CE marked door closer with backcheck and delayed action functions. Suitable for pull side or push side installation. Option of two adjustable power size ranges EN 2-5 or EN 5-7.
Code: DCD90
The DORMA TS90 EN3-4 Cam Action Door Closer is an impulse overhead door closer with a selectable power size EN 3-4. A silver finish, cam action closer which is easy to install and has a long service life.
Code: DCD71
The DORMA TS71 EN3-4 Door Closer is an overhead door closer, suitable for doors up to 1100mm wide. This silver finish rack and pinion closer is a variable power size EN 3-4, non-handed and has adjustable latching action.
Code: ITS96
The DORMA ITS96 Concealed Door Closer is a concealed slide channel, cam action door closer with power size EN 2-4. It has adjustable latch action and adjustable closing force plus anti-tamper protection.
Code: DCB121SCE
The Briton 121 CE EN 3 Door Closer is a fixed power size EN3 door closer. It is a low duty, low budget door closer in a silver finish.
Code: DCB1120B
The Briton 1120B door closer has built in adjustable backcheck, is medium duty, and can be used on fire doors. It is EN 2-4 and suits doors up to 1100mm.
Code: DCD73VBC
The DORMA TS73V BC Size 2 - 4 Door Closer is a fully adjustable variable power size, medium to heavy duty, rack and pinion door closer with backcheck.
Code: DCD75V
The DORMA BTS75V Floor Spring Mechanism Only is a size EN1-4 Floorspring with backcheck. It is CE Marked, available in single or double action and is not handed.
Code: DCD80EMB
The DORMA BTS80EMB EN4 Electromagnetic Hold Open Floor Spring has electrohydraulic hold-open and integral pressure compensation feature for multipoint hold open between 65° and 175°. With adjustable, hydraulically controlled closing speed, adjustable latching action and backcheck.
Code: DCB2320
The Briton 2320B.T EN 2-4 cam action slide arm door closer is suitable for surface mounting on the pull side of the door and can be installed on fire rated doors.
Code: DHEM500A
The DORMA EM500A - 24V DC Electromagnetic Door Retainer is an electromagnetic hold open door retainer that is suitable for use with overhead door closers and floor springs.
Code: TS91B
The DORMA TS91B EN3 Cam Action Door Closer is an easy to install slide channel door closer with a fixed power size EN3. Silver finish with a Contur design, it is both stylish and functional.
Code: DCD80F-L
The DORMA BTS80F EN4 Non Hold Open Floor Spring is a universal floorspring and comes complete with backcheck. Available as single action or double action, it offers fully adjustable closing speed. It is CE Marked and Certifire Approved CF 127.
Code: DCD99SF
The DORMA TS99FL Electromagnetic Swing Free Door Closer is a guide rail electromagnetic hold-open device with a free-swing function, available in frame or standard fix mounting options.