Door closer

What is a Door Closer?

A door closer is nothing more than an automatic aluminum spring that is installed in the upper part of the door and the frame that, through a mechanism and an arm or a sliding guide, always keeps the door in the closed position. There are multiple models and different brands of door closers and depending on the mechanism in question, the pushing force it has, the ability to adapt to the door and the regulation options, it will be better or worse for the type of door you have.

Door closers are considered security systems for exterior and interior doors , typical in garage doors, metal doors, portal doors and also seen in doors of busy buildings that need to be kept closed as a precaution.

Types of door closers and main characteristics

Depending on the type of doors you have, the type of automatic closing you are looking for, the pulling weight of the door and the security features demanded by the building, you will need one type of door closer or another. Let's see the different types of door closers that exist and what each one is for:

1. Door closer with retainer

A door closer with retainer is a spring with an arm or guide that offers the option of keeping the door open when the mechanism is activated. Door closers with a retainer typically offer the option to turn this option on and off. Even so, to retain the doors, despite the existence of this type of door closer, other options are usually preferred such as floor retainers, with a magnetic system or wedges since they are much more practical and “movable”.

2. Door closer without retainer

These types of door springs are the most installed. A door closer without a retainer is what is found on most of the doors we referred to previously and the number of different models, brands and options that these retainers offer is infinite. There are door closers that you can adjust the final blow , others that you can adjust the softness of the closing , others that offer different opening angles depending on your needs. On this page you can filter the features you need to find the one that best suits your doors.

3. Hydraulic door closer

Hydraulic is another type of mechanism that internally, instead of consisting of a spring, the system is gas or “air”. The advantage of this type of door closer is that it has a longer useful life, more strength and is also quieter. Nowadays, most door closers are hydraulic, although there are still old replacement models with an internal spring mechanism.

4. Automatic electric door closer

The electric door closer is a door closer with a motor that opens and closes the door when it receives a signal either through movement or through a button. It is usually a large and robust door closer prepared to withstand a great intensity of use and offering a great pushing force to move any door.

5. Hidden door closer

The hidden door closer is a normal door closer but its characteristic is none other than that it is not seen. It is embedded in the door (upper part) and in the door frame and due to its direction it has a general opening limitation of up to 120º. It is an elegant and discreet option that is normally chosen in interior design and decoration projects.

Identify the door closer you need

Before buying a door closer , let's see the 4 main points that you should pay attention to . Once you are clear, you will know what you need.

1. Approvals . When we talk about door closers, there are two approvals that can be required (in general): firewall and European Certificate (CE). Take a good look at the requirements of the place where you are installing the door closers.
2. Strength . The thrust force ranges from EN 2 to EN 6.
3. Door width in mm . Depending on the width of the door, you will need one type of force or another. In general EN 2 is for 850mm, EN 3 is for 950mm, EN 4 is for 1100mm, EN 5 for 1250mm and EN 6 for 1400mm.
4. Maximum door weight . Finally, the weight of the door is also a factor to consider. In the filter on our door closer page you can filter by weight to see which door closers fit your doors.

Best door closer brands

The best and best-selling brands that we recommend for door closers are: Dorma, Tesa, Geze, JNF, Perko, Cisa, Justor and Telesco door closers.

Price of door closers with or without retainer

At TiendaManilla, we offer different prices for door closers with or without retainer to adapt to the needs of each client. The spring door closer price may vary depending on the model and brand you choose. We also offer prices for electric and automatic door closers , and different models of door closing systems so you can find the one that best suits your needs and budget. Contact us and we will help you find the door closer you need. Do not hesitate to visit our online store or contact us with any questions or queries. At TiendaManilla we are happy to help you.