A loudly slamming door or a door leaf that does notcloses - what could be worse? Installing a door closer with your own hands will fix the situation. Such a mechanism will provide a soft, durable closing, while it will be compact, with a high level of reliability.
The closer is necessary for soft and tightdoor closing. Traditional springs and bulky counterweights no longer provide the necessary comfort and convenience when closing/opening the door. The door closer is installed quickly, and you can do the job yourself.
What is a door closer?
This is a special design used for smooth movement of the door leaf. The door closes automatically, you do not need to pull it towards yourself or slam it. The closer performs several tasks:
Door closer device.The main element of the mechanism is a spring, it accumulates energy, returning the door to the closed position. For a smooth movement of the door leaf, an oil shock absorber is used. It is this that ensures the absence of such an unpleasant moment as a loud bang and too abrupt closing. Oil flows from one chamber of the device to another when opening / closing the door. The shock-absorbing liquid is viscous, this ensures a smooth movement, quiet operation. Today, door closers with several shock absorbers instead of one, different types of springs are produced. Design features do not affect installation, one installation scheme is used. Return to the table of contents</a>
Door closer options
The installation of the closer does not depend on its type, butTo choose a reliable and durable option, you need to pay attention to the design features. Today, manufacturers offer different models of products that differ in the place of installation, appearance. Upper closers are used most often. The body is mounted in the upper part of the door leaf. Depending on the type of spring used, door mechanisms can be classified into models:
- with gear drive;
- with a sliding type of rod.
Internal construction of the toothed doordoor closer. In the first case, the design has a lever that is connected to a special gear. It sets in motion a toothed piston or pin with a spring. The design is reliable, simple and durable. It is often used and is a favorite option for many craftsmen. The second model has a heart-shaped cam shaft, which sets the spring in motion. There are 2 pistons (braking and opening). The closer is bulky, but its reliability is also higher. These designs are not used very often, but they are the most promising. Floor door closers can be seen in shopping and office centers; they are rarely used at home. This is a design with a sliding rod, but in this case there are no levers at all. During installation, the door is attached to the axis; the weight of the door closer can be up to 300 kg. A hidden type of door closer is used when the mechanism needs to be made almost invisible. There are several options on sale:
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How to install door closer: instruction
Installing a door closer is relatively easy. The following steps must be followed:
Door closer installation diagram.
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Non-standard solutions
During installation, you can use not only the standard scheme, but also some non-standard solutions:
Options for installing door closers.
It is possible to install a door closer withnon-standard sizes and shapes. They are installed for wickets, gates, providing comfort and reliability of use. You need to choose closers based on ease of use, installation does not depend on the type, it is important to accurately determine the point for installation. Door closers are designed to smoothly close doors, preventing them from slamming, heat loss. It is not difficult to install the structure, but you need to choose the right place, determine whether there is a need for non-standard solutions.
