Door Closers

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    Door closers in Care Homes – A Must Read for...

    Selecting and fitting the correct door closers within residential care homes for the elderly can be one of the many challenges that a facilities manager has to face. Having responsibility for fire safety measures from fire risk assessments through to product maintenance and replacement is a lot to oversee. There is an array of products available on the market for fire doors in care homes. They have an emphasis on meeting current building and fire regulations and an essential need to maintain a homely environment...
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    Door Closer Types: How to Choose the Right Closer

    Do you need some help with how to choose the right closer? How do you find the one you need out of the hundreds available? Unless you are replacing like-for-like, or have an architect's specification of an exact brand and model, how do you know the best door closer for your facility? Choosing the right door closer depends on so many factors. It can become overwhelming as a landlord or facilities manager to make sure you get the right closer for the right job. And as the responsible person, you have a...
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    Door Closer Issues - A Troubleshooting Guide

    You are on site and have installed an overhead door closer, but something isn't quite right. Below we explain the solutions to the most commonly occurring door closer problems both with overhead mechanical and electromagnetic door closers. Issue 1: The door doesn’t close properly Solution: Check that...
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    Why You Need A Door Closer

    Essentially, a door closer is a device that closes a door automatically, either after it opens mechanically or after someone has manually opened it. According to current regulations, they should be fitted onto any fire doors, to ensure that the door always closes correctly after opening, unless the door is designated as Fire Door Keep Locked, such as cupboards or small storage areas. Doors closers are available in all price ranges, from budget models to...
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    A Complete Guide To Selecting The Right Door...

    Fire safety and compliance. Secure, controlled closing. Damage prevention. User safety. Whatever reason you have to fit a controlled door closing device it is important to choose the right  door closer for fire rated doors and non-fire doors. There is a myriad of choices out there, so pinpointing the right one for your requirements isn't always straightforward. We have put together a comprehensive guide on the key...
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    Dorgard: What are they and why would I need one?

    Dorgard is a fire door retainer that enables fire doors to be held open in a legal and safe manner. They are an alternative solution to electromagnetic door closers but as they are a wireless system, they are easier to install and release the door in the event of a fire. You will still require a <a...
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    My Electromagnetic Door Closer Is Not Working –...

    Whether your electromagnetic door closer has been working for a while or if you have just installed it, it can be frustrating when it is not working as it should be. In this blog, we list things to check to get you back on track. Closing Speed Most electromagnetic door closers work by stopping the flow of hydraulic oil from passing through a vein which is controlled through a <a...
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    Browse the New Cam Action Door Closers from Briton

    Door Controls Direct are pleased to announce our latest additions to our Briton product portfolio; the  2720 ,  2320 ,  2130B , <a...
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