door closers

Automatic shutting devices

Door closers are mechanical devices that automatically close a door after it's been opened.

The most common type mounts at the top of the door frame with an arm that controls closing speed and force.

They're standard in commercial buildings for fire safety and accessibility compliance.

The door closer needs adjustment—it's slamming too hard.

Related

hold open · heavy-duty · spring-loaded · delayed action · thresholds · overhead · concealed · swings · hinges · backcheck · latches · weatherstripping · kick plates · access control · gatekeeper · dampers · emergency exits · panic bar

Categories
Opposites
door hardware function

door closersdoor openers

Means of gaining entry

door stops · doorstops

Family

door, doors, doored, doorway, doorways, doorman, doormen, doorstep, doorsteps

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G