What is a door retainer?
Retainers are elements that, depending on the type, can fulfill specific functions either to guarantee the safety of the doors thanks to silent and soft closings (guaranteeing that the door is completely closed); and on the other hand, the retainers whose main function is to keep the door open or closed according to its layout. The former are also known as door dampers and the latter can be compared todoor stops .
Retainers or shock absorbers
The main function of this type of retainers is to prevent doors from closing due to slamming or sudden movements. In this way, and thanks to its operating mechanism, the closing of the doors is subtle and silent . This is one of its main characteristics, avoiding slamming doors that generate noise and that can damage both the door and walls or furniture.
There are various types of shock absorbers that can be adapted to the specific characteristics of the doors, since the noise or force that a wooden door can generate is not the same as a metal door. This is why the use of retainers on armored doors is very common.
They are usually placed on the upper edges of doors , which allows them to be opened easily. Its mechanism includes a lever along with a spring that tensions and releases it depending on whether the door is opened or closed. This device allows the movement of the door to be slowed down and slowed down, so it does not produce any knocks.
Thanks to this type of closure that shock absorbers or retainers allow, the safety and tranquility of buildings and homes is guaranteed.
Floor retainers for doors
This type of retainers perform a similar function to door stops . Its main function is to keep a door open or closed , depending on the position. These types of retainers can vary depending on the material or the way the door is held . There may also be different types depending on the door in question, which is why there are retainers for exterior doors, retainers for sliding doors or even retainers for closet doors.
Its main function is to hold it, which provides greater fixation of the door and prevents possible knocks or slamming of doors. This function of keeping the door stationary can be carried out through a clamp , a rotating piece or even thanks to a magnet . In addition, they may vary depending on the materials or finishes that each type of floor retainer has.
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