Quick Links
Access Control Alarms Careers Door Hardware FAQ Section JX187 LockBox Locksmith Terms Safes Surveillance Cameras
Sign up for our eNewsletter
Armor Lock & Safe Co., Inc. is proud to be an Allied Member of BOMA Atlanta for 2012.
Door Closers
Armor Lock & Safe, your Atlanta Locksmith, carries many makes and models of door closers. Contact us with your needs and we would be happy to assist you. We sell, service, install and repair door closers in Metro Atlanta.
The importance of door closers in commercial buildings is often taken for granted, that is until you have one fail. A failing door closer presents both a security and personal safety issue to building owners and building managers.
From a security standpoint a failing or out of alignment door closer presents a problem because it loses it’s ability to properly close and latch a door. Doors not closing or latching correctly can leave valuable property exposed. Failing door closers can also cause damage to the door and door frame which can present security concerns.
When evaluating personal safety in regards to failing closers you must take into account the possibility of leaking oil, doors opening and closing too hard, and parts falling off the closer. Heavy commercial doors need to be watched especially close in regards to the personal safety of your employees and tenants.
Fall is the season in which we see the most door closer problems. Strong winds, changing outside temperatures, and changing inside air pressures (due to less air conditioning) all create an environment which stresses door closers. This stress will force good door closers out of alignment and will make bad door closers fail.
Armor Lock & Safe recommends you check your exterior door closers every 2 weeks during the fall to make sure they are operating correctly. Make sure they open correctly and fully close and latch at a proper speed. It is also important to look for signs of oil, this indicates a failing closer which needs to be replaced immediately. The most common place to spot oil is where the door closer arm attaches to the body of the closer.
Protect your properties, employees and clients by making sure your door closers are ready!
-----------------------------------------------
Surface Mount:
The most common closer. The closer body bolts to either the door
or the door frame.
-----------------------------------------------
Concealed:
This closer mounts above the door, in the frame header. (You will
see a plate in the top of the door frame.)
-----------------------------------------------
Sentronic:
This closer holds the door
open on fire-rated doors. It is wired to the fire alarm system.
Should the alarm sound, an electric signal is sent to the closer
which causes the closer to release the door and allow it to close.
-----------------------------------------------
Door Operator:
Also called an automatic door
opener, this device will open the door upon request and then close
the door after holding it open for a pre-set amount of time. Typically,
a wall switch is pressed to begin the opening cycle.
