To provide gates or wickets with conditions for full operation, special devices are installed on them - gate closers. This can be an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic closer. Such devices facilitate smooth closing of the door, which reduces the likelihood of it breaking during many years of operation. Today, such mechanisms are presented in an assortment, which provides each specific case with an ideal solution.
This is what a closer mounted on a gate looks like
Gate or gate closers are additional accessories that are used to improve the functionality of sliding and swing doors. During the production of complete sets Special attention is given to their quality. Similar products should work properly regardless of external factors. A good door closer is a frost-resistant, durable, wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant mechanism that can withstand constant loads.
You can buy a closer in any specialized shopping mall, in relevant online stores and in construction markets. Modern products are of high quality and adapted for many years of use. When choosing a closer, you should focus on the approximate degree of load, the frequency of use of the gate and the characteristics of the mechanism itself.
Wicket door closer mechanism option
Electric door closer
A silent and reliable electric closer will ensure smooth multiple opening and closing of the gate. The presence of such a device on the gate will increase the level of safety of its use, which is especially important for families with small children or frail elderly people. Such automatic mechanisms allow contactless opening of doors and gates.
With an electric closer, you can open and close the sash by simply pressing a special button. This scheme makes life much easier for people with disabilities. The device is universal in use, durable and compact. You can install it yourself. Installing the door closer will take no more than 30 minutes. Electric models of gate closers are available in different configurations and may have special terminals for card reading.
Name of the design elements of the electric closer
The products are equipped with such executive components as a latch, a magnet and a lock. This makes entry through the gate convenient for family members and inaccessible for unauthorized persons.
Hydraulic closer
Thanks to the hydraulic closer on the gate, you can adjust the strength and speed of the door slam. This device provides convenient adjustment of free play to ensure tight closure of the gate. Such closers work with both external and internal types of hinges. Their installation does not require the installer to have special knowledge or experience.
You can install a hydraulic closer yourself. If you strictly follow the instructions provided with the accessory, you will be able to fix the mechanism quickly and reliably. This work does not require special equipment or outside help. The device is attached on one side to top bar frame of a gate or wicket, and the other side - on a pole.
Example of a mounted hydraulic closer
Such a mechanism is made of special metal alloys, for example, aluminum alloy 6082, 6063 or AD-31. During the manufacturing process, all devices undergo heat treatment, which provides additional strength to the profiles.
Closer mechanisms for gates are designed for constant operation outdoors. They withstand sudden changes in air temperature, numerous openings and closings of the door and any vagaries of the weather.
Pneumatic closer
In conditions of harsh and intensive use of the gate, it is preferable to use a pneumatic closer. The use of this device provides gentle braking to the door. The functionality of the closer is ensured by the fact that during the operation of the gate, air is compressed in front of the piston, and a vacuum is formed behind the piston. 
Most pneumatic models have the following general characteristics:
- Operates at any air temperature (from +50°C to -50°C);
- They have a large opening angle (up to 160°);
- Made from stainless steel;
- They use polyurethane cuffs as seals;
- The rotating unit and the pneumatic cylinder have a hinged connection;
- Can be installed on both the left and right doors;
- Mounted both vertically and horizontally.
An outdoor pneumatic closer is a frost-resistant, reliable and versatile mechanism that will ensure the functionality of gates and wickets throughout their entire service life.
It can withstand severe loads typical of yard and gates. If the door is equipped with such a device, it improves the quality of life modern man and extends the service life of the gate itself.
General installation rules
Closer on street door must be selected taking into account the conditions in which it will be used. The mechanism for outdoor use must be frost-resistant, resistant to heavy rainfall, and also match the weight of the door. When purchasing a device, it would be correct to seek advice from a specialist - the sales department manager. Anyone can install a door closer on a gate. The installation process cannot be called complicated, but it requires care and accuracy.
Properly done work will ensure the device itself long term service, and the gate is easy to use. The door closer can be installed on any gate or door.
General rules door closer installation:
A template is included with the closer, which is applied in the appropriate place on the crossbar. The mechanism is fastened according to the markings on the template.
NOTEDO GS35-HO
You often ask us: “Which door closer can be installed on a street gate?”
Unlike ordinary doors, a street gate does not require installation door frame, it is attached directly to the fence post and there is nothing on top of the gate. Therefore, a classic door closer or a door closer with a sliding channel cannot be installed, because the closer needs a place to install it above the gate, so that this place is in the same plane as the gate. Yes Yes! - the place you need is above the gate, neither on the side nor below, but above the gate.
NOTEDO has found a solution to the problem
The answer has been found! NOTEDO came out of the situation and began deliveries to Russian market pneumatic door closer. The operating principle of this closer is based on air compression, as in gas shock absorbers. When the door is opened, the piston compresses the air in the cylinder, and then the compressed air presses on the cylinder, returning it to its original position. The closer has a control valve for adjusting the speed of closing the door, as well as a device for fixing the door in the open position (). The door closer is attached on one side to a pole or wall using a bracket, and on the other side it is attached to the door using a “shoe”. According to this principle, the closer can be mounted not only on street gates, but also on any doors on which it is not possible to install a lever closer. The only condition is that the door should not exceed the maximum parameters for weight and width.
Everyone likes to opened door after entering or exiting, it closed automatically, moreover, smoothly and without rattling. Therefore, various mechanical devices have been invented that do this work instead of a person. Such mechanisms include a door closer for a gate without a top crossbar. It provides an entrance flap to local area always in closed position.
An example of installing a door closer on a gate without a top crossbar
The simplest model The gate closer was an ordinary spring, which was attached at one end to the door and at the other to the post. Once upon a time, bulky counterweights on a flexible cable were used, under the weight of which the door leaf. To install such return mechanisms, the top crossbar is not needed.
It is almost impossible to achieve smooth closing of the sash without clapping, and it is also difficult for small children to open the door with such equipment.
U modern models With wicket closers, this drawback is eliminated, and the return of the wicket to the closed position is carried out according to the same principle.
Installed door closer on a gate without a top crossbar The sash opens under the influence of some human effort, and a piston is set in motion, compressing the spring. It opens immediately as soon as the door is released from pressure. True, today engineers create door closers with completely new and in original ways automatic door closing.
The finishing mechanism for, which does not have an upper crossbar, is installed with one part directly on the sash, and the second on the supporting support, often in the open air. 
In this regard, consumers have the following requirements for street door closers:
- Ease of use and compliance with safety standards;
- Possibility of adjusting the shutter closing speed;
- Proper functioning under prolonged mechanical loads;
- Trouble-free operation in any temperature conditions;
- Resistance to corrosion when exposed to rain and snow;
- Simple installation of the mechanism, which does not require special knowledge and allows you to install it yourself;
- Possibility of installing it on a gate made of any material;
- A price accessible to almost every owner of a summer house or personal plot.
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Types of door closers
Closers operating on a knee or hinge rod are usually not installed on a gate without a top crossbar. The following types of mechanisms are most often used here:
There are invisible door closers that have a tubular shape and are completely built into the door leaf. The lining of the doors, which is important, protects them from vandalism and bad weather. But for such installation, a sash thickness of at least 45 cm is required.
Installation and adjustment
Closers are made of high quality steel. They do not require constantly repeating settings. But if any component fails, then repairing it at home is almost impossible. If all installation rules are followed, they can last quite a long time.
First of all, the gate itself must be reliable, open and close properly. You must not allow it to become skewed or the hinges to become unsteady. To install the return device, you must use reliable fasteners.
Instructions for installing a closer on a gate or door Closers intended for indoor use cannot be installed on wicket doors. Installation of a door closer on a gate can be done by every attentive and careful owner, regardless of whether it is wooden, metal-plastic or metal. They are made to open the door in any direction, but to avoid vandalism and theft, the device is placed on the inside of the door facing the house. Begin by marking the support post and the wicket door in the closed position.
Scheme for installing a door closer on a gate The closer is attached in accordance with the instructions that are included with the purchase. The home craftsman may not be satisfied with the included fastening material, and he himself finds a more durable and reliable one. After installation, the speed of movement of the sash should be adjusted. Most models have adjusting screws; by unscrewing or screwing them in, you can achieve the desired rigidity of the gate closure.
When leaving or entering, sometimes there is a need to open the gate to long time. For this purpose, many return devices are equipped with a special button that allows you to lock the sash open or closed. The video shows the work of the door closer.
But it is not recommended to leave the closer in working condition for a long time; its ability to return to its original position is weakened. Thanks to its shape and small sizes the closer is almost invisible. When there are gusts of wind, the gate does not knock on the gate, does not open, but fits tightly to the posts. A correctly installed and well-adjusted return mechanism pleases the owner with the opening of the wicket door with a slight effort and the smooth, silent closing of the wicket door.
Construction technologies do not stand still; the equipment used is also actively developing. Thus, gates in private construction are increasingly being equipped with video security systems, and an outdoor gate closer has replaced conventional springs.
Frost-resistant doorman design
The gentle closing system allows you to extend its service life and also prevents failure of the equipment installed on it, which can occur due to sudden slamming of the doors. In addition, gates with door closers installed on them are simply more comfortable and safer to use; you don’t need to flinch when doorway turn out to be children.
Benefits of use
The street closer, thanks to the design of its mechanism, ensures maximum smoothness when closing the door, making this process almost silent. We can say that this device is distinguished by its versatility, since it can easily cope with door leaves regardless of their severity: the material can be quite light, it can be heavy wood or completely metal.
Standard model
Sufficient long-term use similar devices made it possible to improve their design and eliminate defects in work if they occurred.
Note! Modern high-quality devices ensure the movement of the gate with maximum smoothness, eliminating vibrations and damage to the door when closing abruptly, and eliminating unwanted noise from its opening or closing. Gates with such a device on a private land plot look much more noble and last longer.
Features of choice
The choice of any device is influenced by its characteristics. Each of the parameters depends on the requirements for the device itself, tasks he must cope with:
- the most important parameter is power. You must be sure that the closing force will be sufficient for the weight of the gate leaf. As a rule, it is quite heavy, so the higher the value of this parameter, the better. It is also possible that two devices are used at once to provide sufficient power;
Can be used in pairs
- possibility of adjustment. It is likely that after installing the device on a specific gate, especially if it has high power, it will need to be adjusted based on the weight of the leaf: the force and speed with which the door can close will depend on this.
Adjusting the closer on site allows for more comfortable conditions its operation, and also extends its service life, which is important;
- presence of a latch in the “open” position. There are often situations when you need to leave the door open: you need to bring a large number of things into the house, guests have arrived large quantities, and someone constantly leaves the gate and many others. In this case, street closers for the gate with a lock are needed, which hold it open and prevent it from closing.
The presence of a lock on the closer protects it from rapid failure. As a rule, to prevent the door from closing, some heavy objects are placed under it. The desire of the mechanism to close the door leads to the occurrence of DC voltage in it until it closes, which negatively affects the operation and durability of the device.
Typically, all fences are equipped with gates. And if, to increase comfort, automation is installed on the gate, then the gate can be equipped with a closer. This accessory ensures smooth and, most importantly, complete closing of the gate. After all, in a hurry, you may not notice that the sash is not completely closed.
Closer
What is a closer
The gate closer is very useful device, which ensures safety and increases comfort of use. Its main functions:
- ensures smooth closing of the gate;
- ensures that the sash is completely adjacent to the slat;
- can lock the door in the open position.
Also, the gate will not slam much when closing - and this is also a plus, since it increases the service life of the locking mechanism.
Device diagram
Operating principle
Despite the abundance of models on the modern market, circuit diagram The operation of all devices is approximately the same:
- when opening, it is necessary to apply a certain force - it is transmitted to the closer;
- because it contains a spring, it expands under the influence of this force;
- also, the mechanism involves the use of a pneumatic or hydraulic piston;
- Thanks to this, the doors close smoothly.
And in addition, in many models, it is possible to set the desired clamping force and operating speed.
Pneumatic closer
Primary requirements
Since the gate closer is used outdoors, it is subject to a number of strict requirements:
- resistance to frost - it is very important that it works at negative temperatures, because if the device freezes, it will simply break during the first winter;
- moisture resistance - again, using this accessory outdoors involves direct exposure to rain and snow, so the design must have reliable protection from water penetration;
- durability - normal, good device should work for more than one year without problems.
Based on this, it is better not to purchase the cheapest models. And in addition, it is necessary to take into account the wicket windage and weight - the power of the unit should assume the effect of wind on the plane of the structure.
Important! It is advisable that the mechanism be equipped with a special lock - it allows you to leave the gate in the open position. This is necessary in cases where you have to bring something into the yard, because if you simply support the gate with a stone, this will create tension inside the closer, which obviously will not extend its service life.
Hydraulic mechanism
Kinds
Today, there are three main types of door closers:
- electric – provide silent and safe work. As additional option, you can purchase a mechanism that will open and close the door with a button, however, to operate it you will need to supply electricity to the fence;
- hydraulic - the work is based on the use of a hydraulic piston; these are quite powerful and durable devices;
- pneumatic - the most unpretentious door closers, capable of operating in conditions of low temperatures and high loads. The work is based on the use of an air cylinder with compressed air.
Naturally, when choosing, you should proceed from the budget, operating conditions, as well as technical characteristics apparatus.
Electric view
Choice
For the right choice accessory, you need to consider the following parameters:
- working conditions;
- door weight - the power of the mechanism should be selected with a small margin;
- you need to consider which way the gate opens;
- the device must ensure free opening to the maximum required position;
- possibility of mounting on the right or left door;
- material for manufacturing the unit body;
- possibility of adjusting the mechanism.
Also, when purchasing, you should pay attention to the complexity of installation - the simpler it is, the better.
Operating rules
As with any other thing, when using a closer, there are some rules. If you follow them when operating this unit, it will last a long time without breakdowns.
Important! Most often, the working elements of the closer cannot be repaired. Therefore, in the event of a breakdown, you have to buy a new device.
- the gate must be closed using a mechanism, you should not press it down with your hand and try to close the gate faster - this can quickly cause the mechanism to fail;
- you should not leave the gate open for a long time - since strong tension arises in the chamber and spring, the mechanism quickly wears out;
- adjustments need to be made periodically, the recommended frequency of maintenance is 2 times a year;
- During adjustment, it is necessary to lubricate all rubbing parts.
Also, before installing the door closer on the street gate, it is recommended to check the operation of the sash - it should open and close smoothly and effortlessly. If, for example, there are distortions in the canopies or the canvas itself, then it is better to eliminate such problems immediately. Otherwise, the closer will not be able to function normally and will quickly fail.
Adjustment diagram
Mechanism installation
First, you need to choose the right device. And here it is important to understand that there are door closers that are designed for use only indoors. Therefore, under no circumstances should they be used outdoors, because... their elements are not designed for operation in conditions subzero temperatures and exposure to high humidity.
Next, you need to select the type of device. In fact, all proposed types provide the necessary functionality. However, there are certain limitations in their use. For example, for electrical appliances, an electrical connection is required. Those. Such points must be taken into account initially.
Basic installation rules
Regardless of the type of accessory, there are several simple rules things to consider during installation:
- most often it is necessary to change the fastening elements included in the kit with more powerful ones;
- it is better to mount the door closer with inside doors - it can be broken or stolen;
- in order not to make a mistake with the markings, you should use the marking template, which usually comes with the accessory;
Also, before installation, you should carefully study the instructions - this way you can avoid possible errors.
Installation
Installation instructions:
- first, you need to make markings on the sash and on support pillar, for this, a template is applied to the selected place and marks are made through it;
- if the pillar is brick, then you will first need to fix a metal plate on it;
- further, the device is attached to the door;
- then, you need to secure the mate to the pole;
- after this, the closing speed and clamping density are adjusted;
- If the accessory is equipped with a locking button, then it should also be configured.
If it is necessary to install a door closer for a street gate without a top crossbar, then it is necessary to use models without a lever. In this case, one part is attached to the pole, and the second to the sash. And such a mechanism works due to a spring and a piston. They ensure smooth operation of the outdoor door.
Thus, there is nothing complicated in the installation and you don’t have to be a professional to do it yourself. The main thing is to initially select the device itself correctly, and after installation, carry out the adjustment according to the instructions.
