Features of floor springs for glass doors

A door closer is the mechanism that contributes to their tight, silent and smooth closing. Its functions include the ability to protect the door from impacts if it closes very abruptly, as well as minimizing noise and harsh sounds. Frequent use of this mechanism is observed in office and residential buildings, where comfort and safe use of doors is ensured in this way.

A floor closer for glass doors must be functional, while meeting all norms and standards. Each of the devices performs the functions assigned to it:

• protects the door structure from mechanical stress, while increasing their period of use;
• reduces noise level;
• protects the door from sudden self-closing and, as a result, from breaking, as well as causing damage to users;
• reduces the amount of heat loss, provided it is an entrance door closer.

The device for glass doors is equipped with a spring, which ensures reliability and convenience when closing. The spring mechanism is fixed on a metal plate, so it is outwardly invisible. At the same time, it will take some effort to open the door, but it will close on its own. This equipment does not need any maintenance, it is used for a long time due to the high quality of the springs that do not stretch.

The floor closer is placed on the floor. This element will be a suitable option for a massive swing door. In the process of opening the leaf, the closer becomes an additional support; for this, an axis is provided in it, which itself turns. After the spring mechanism is triggered, the procedure for smoothly closing the released door takes place.

When choosing a floor closer for a glass structure, you need to pay attention to such points.

1. The width and weight of the doors. The power of the door closer must correspond to the weight of the doors. Experts often recommend installing multiple items. But if the door of your room is heavy and massive, then when buying, you should choose the most powerful door closer.
2. Mechanism, which is engaged in speed control, facilitating the opening and closing of the door leaf. Good quality goods are always equipped with a special braking system.
3. A kind of traction mechanism. In simple models of door closers, there is a sliding rod, therefore, if it is planned to leave the doors open without damaging the mechanism, then preference should be given to models that have a retainer.

Floor mechanisms for Dorma glass structures are quite in demand and popular today. Users prefer to opt for this group of products due to their low cost and excellent product quality. Dorma finishing mechanisms are characterized by the following indicators:

• practicality, convenience, reliability;
• interesting appearance;
• long period of use;
• fast and safe installation;
• a variety of accessories;
• the ability to customize for specific conditions;
• no need for a large groove depth, due to which there are no problems with flooring;
• the ability to use for different doors, from the most powerful to the simplest;
• ease during opening and smoothness when closing the door structure.

If the product has already been selected in size and corresponds to the type of door, you can start the installation process. The most common orientation for a floor mechanism is considered to be in the opening direction. If the door will open inside the room, then the installation of the element must be at the top.

In the process of adjustment, the floor closer does not need in every case. After the installation of the mechanism has been carried out, it is necessary to adjust the spring, which will provide comfort in opening and closing the door apparatus. You can adjust the spring device using one of the following options:

• displacement of the closer relative to the door hinges;
• by turning the linkage assembly;
• by compressing the spring using the adjusting screw.

You will learn more about floor door closers for glass doors in the video below.