In order to provide gates or gates with conditions for full-fledged work, special devices are installed on them - closers for gates. It can be an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic closer. Such devices contribute to the smooth closing of the door, which reduces the likelihood of breakage during many years of operation. Today, such mechanisms are presented in an assortment, which provides each specific case with an ideal solution.
It looks like a door closer mounted on the gate
Closers for gates or wickets are among the additional accessories that are used to improve the functionality of sliding and swing doors. In the production of kits Special attention given to their quality. Similar products should function properly regardless of external factors. A good closer is a frost-resistant, durable, wear-resistant, non-corrosive mechanism that can withstand constant loads.
You can buy a door closer in any specialized shopping mall, in the relevant online stores and in construction markets. Modern products are of high quality and adapted to long-term 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.
Gate closer mechanism option
Electric door closer
The silent and reliable electric closer will provide to a gate smooth repeated opening and closing. 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 old 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 easier for people with disabilities. The device is universal in application, durable and compact. You can install it yourself. It will take no more than 30 minutes to install the door closer. Electric models of gate closers are presented in different configurations and may have special terminals for reading cards.
The name of the structural elements of the electric closer
Products are equipped with such executive components as a latch, a magnet and a lock. This makes the entrance through the gate convenient for family members and inaccessible to outsiders.
Hydraulic closer
Thanks to the hydraulic closer on the gate, you can adjust the force and speed of the door slamming. This device provides convenient adjustment of the free play for tight closing of the gate. Such closers work with both external and internal types of loops. Their installation does not require the installer to have special knowledge or experience.
You can install a hydraulic closer on your own. If you strictly follow the instructions provided with the accessory, then you can fix the mechanism quickly and reliably. For such work, you do not need special equipment or outside help. The device is mounted on one side top bar gate frame 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, from 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 continuous operation on the street. They withstand sudden changes in air temperature, numerous opening and closing of the door and any vagaries of the weather.
Pneumatic closer
In conditions of tough and intensive operation of the gate, it is preferable to use a pneumatic door closer. The use of this device provides the door with gentle braking. The functionality of the door 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:
- Work at any air temperature (from +50°C to -50°C);
- They have a large opening angle (up to 160°);
- Made from stainless steel;
- Polyurethane cuffs are used as seals in them;
- The swivel assembly and pneumatic cylinder have a swivel joint;
- Installation is possible both to the left, and to the right door;
- Mounted both vertically and horizontally.
The outdoor pneumatic closer is a frost-resistant, reliable and versatile mechanism that will ensure the functionality of gates and gates throughout the entire service life.
It withstands severe loads typical for yard and gates. If the door is equipped with such a device, it improves the quality of life modern man and prolongs the 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 operated. The mechanism for outdoor use must be frost-resistant, resistant to heavy rainfall, and also correspond to the weight of the door. When buying a device, it would be right to seek advice from a specialist - a sales manager. Install the door closer on the gate under the power of everyone. The installation process can not be called complicated, but it requires care and accuracy.
Correctly done work will provide the device itself long term service, and wicket usability. You can install the door closer on any gate and door.
General rules door closer installation:
A template is included with the closer, which is applied to the appropriate place on the crossbar. According to the markings on the template, the mechanism is fastened.
NOTEDO GS35-HO
You often ask us: "Which closer can be installed on a street gate?"
Unlike ordinary doors, the 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 be installed exactly above the gate, so that this place is in the same plane with the gate. Yes Yes! - you need a place just above the gate, neither from the side, nor from below, but above the gate.
NOTEDO found a solution to the issue
Answer found! NOTEDO has come out of the situation and started deliveries to Russian market pneumatic door closer. The principle of operation 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, 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 closer is mounted on one side on a pole or wall with a bracket, on the other side with a "shoe" is attached to the door. 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 in terms of weight and width.
Everyone likes to opened door after entering or exiting, it closed automatically, moreover, smoothly and without a rumble. Therefore, various mechanical devices have been invented that perform this work instead of a person. Among such mechanisms, one should include a door closer for a gate without an upper crossbar. It provides an entrance sash on adjoining territory always in the closed position.
An example of installing a door closer on a gate without a top bar
The simplest model closer for the gate - this is an ordinary spring, which was attached to the door at one end and to the pole with the other. 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 upper crossbar is not needed.
It is almost impossible to achieve smooth closing of the sash without cotton, besides, it is difficult for small children to open the door with such equipment.
At modern models wicket closers, this disadvantage is eliminated, and the return of the wicket to the closed position is carried out according to the same principle.
Mounted closer on the gate without the top crossbar The sash opens under the influence of some human effort, while the piston is set in motion, compressing the spring. It immediately unclenches 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, and often in the open. 
In this regard, consumers have the following requirements for a street closer:
- Ease of use and compliance with safety standards;
- Possibility to regulate the closing speed of the sash;
- Correct functioning under long-term mechanical loads;
- Trouble-free operation in any temperature conditions;
- Corrosion resistance 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 its installation on a gate from any material;
- The price is affordable for almost every owner of a summer house or a personal plot.
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Varieties of closers
On a gate without a top crossbar, closers operating on a knee or articulated rod are usually not installed. More often than others, the following types of mechanisms are used here:
There are invisible door closers that are tubular in shape and are fully integrated into the leaf of the gate. The sheathing of the sash, which is important, protects them from vandalism and bad weather. But for such an 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 repetitive adjustments. But if any node is out of order, then repairing it at home is almost impossible. Subject to all installation rules, they can last a long time.
First of all, the gate itself must be reliable, open and close properly. Do not allow it to be skewed or unsteady loops. To install the return device, it is necessary to use reliable fasteners.
Instructions for installing the closer on the gate or door Door closers intended for indoor use may not be installed on wicket doors. Each attentive and careful owner can install the door closer on the gate, 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 leaf facing the house. Start by marking the support post and the gate door in the closed position.
Scheme for mounting the door closer on the gate A closer is attached in accordance with the instructions that are included with the purchase. The home craftsman may not be satisfied with the attached fixing material, and he himself finds more durable and reliable. After installation, adjust the speed of the sash. Most models have adjusting screws, by unscrewing or screwing in which you can achieve the desired tightness of the wicket closing.
When leaving or entering, sometimes there is a need to open the gate to long time. To do this, many return devices are equipped with a special button that allows you to block the sash open or closed. The video shows the work 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 size the driver is almost invisible. With gusts of wind, the gate does not knock about, does not open, but fits snugly against the uprights. A properly installed and well-adjusted return mechanism pleases the owner with easy opening and smooth silent closing of the wicket sash.
Construction technologies do not stand still, the equipment used is also actively developing. So, gates in private construction are increasingly equipped with security video systems, and a street closer for a gate has replaced conventional springs.
The design of the frost-resistant "porter"
The sparing closing system allows to extend its service life, and also prevents the failure of the equipment installed on it, which can occur due to the sharp slamming of the doors. In addition, gates with closers installed on them are simply more comfortable and safer to use, there is no need to flinch when doorway are children.
Benefits of using
The street closer, thanks to the design of its mechanism, provides 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 leafs 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 allowed to improve their design, eliminate defects in the work, if any.
Note! Modern high-quality devices provide the gate with maximum smoothness, relieving the canvas from shaking and damage during abrupt closing, and eliminates unwanted noise from opening or closing it. Gates with such a device on the territory of private land ownership look much nobler 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 to be completed:
- the most important parameter is power. It is necessary to 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 a high power, it will need to be adjusted based on the severity of the leaf: this will determine the force and speed with which the door can close.
On-site adjustment of the closer allows you to provide more comfortable conditions its operation, and also extends its life, which is important;
- the presence of a latch in the "open" position. Often there are situations when you need to leave the door in the open position: you need to bring a large number of things into the house, guests arrived in in large numbers, and someone constantly goes out of the gate and many others. In this case, street closers are needed for the gate with a latch that keeps it open and prevents it from closing.
The presence of a lock on the door closer protects it from a quick failure. As a rule, in order for the door not to close, any heavy objects are placed under it. The desire of the mechanism to close the door leads to constant voltage in it until it closes, which negatively affects the operation and durability of the device.
Usually, all fences are equipped with gates. And if, to increase comfort, automation is installed on the gate, then the gates can be equipped with a door closer. This accessory ensures smooth and, most importantly, complete closing of the gate. Indeed, 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 provides safety and increases the comfort of use. Its main functions:
- ensures smooth closing of the gate;
- makes sure that the sash is completely attached to the sugary bar;
- 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 market today, 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 door closer;
- because there is a spring in it, it is unclenched under the influence of this force;
- also, the mechanism involves the use of a pneumatic or hydraulic piston;
- thanks to this, the closing of the doors is smooth.
And besides, in many models, it is possible to set the desired clamping force and speed.
Pneumatic closer
Primary requirements
Since the gate closer is used on the street, a number of strict requirements are imposed on it:
- frost resistance - it is very important that it works under negative temperatures, because if the device freezes, it will simply break during the first winter;
- moisture resistance - again, the use of this accessory outdoors involves direct rain and snow, so the design must have reliable protection from water penetration;
- durability - according to normal, good device should work without problems for more than one year.
Based on this, it is better not to purchase the cheapest models. And besides, 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 desirable 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 just support the gate with a stone, this will create tension inside the door closer, which obviously will not extend its service life.
hydraulic mechanism
Kinds
Today, three main types of closers are offered:
- 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, for operation, you will need to supply electricity to the fence;
- hydraulic - work is based on the use of a hydraulic piston, these are quite powerful and durable devices;
- pneumatic - the most unpretentious closers, able to work 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, it is worth proceeding from the budget, operating conditions, as well as specifications apparatus.
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Choice
For 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 in which direction the gate opens;
- the device must provide free opening to the maximum required position;
- the ability to mount on the right or left door;
- material for the manufacture of the unit body;
- the possibility of adjusting the mechanism.
Also, when buying, you should pay attention to the complexity of the installation - the easier it is to do, the better.
Operating rules
As with any other thing, there are some rules when using a closer. If you are guided by them during the operation of this unit, then it can last a long time and without breakdowns.
Important! Most often, the working elements of the door closer cannot be repaired. Therefore, in the event of a breakdown, you have to buy a new device.
- the gate should be closed with the help of a mechanism, you should not press it down with your hand and try to cover the sash faster - this can cause the mechanism to quickly fail;
- you should not leave the gate open for a long time - since a strong voltage arises in the chamber and the spring, the mechanism wears out quickly;
- periodically you need to make adjustments, the recommended frequency of maintenance is 2 times a year;
- during adjustment, it is necessary to lubricate all rubbing parts.
Also, before installing the 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 of the canopies or the canvas itself, then such problems are best eliminated immediately. Otherwise, the closer will not be able to function normally and will quickly fail.
Adjustment scheme
Mounting the mechanism
First, you need to choose the right device. And here it is important to understand that there are closers that are designed for indoor use only. Therefore, in no case should they be used on the street, because. their elements are not designed for operation in conditions sub-zero 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, you need to connect to the mains. Those. such points must be taken into account initially.
Basic installation rules
Regardless of the type of accessory, there are several simple rules to be considered during installation:
- most often you have to change the fasteners that come with the kit to 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 markup, you should use the marking template that 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 post, 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 fix the counterpart on the pole;
- after that, the closing speed and pressure density are adjusted;
- if the accessory is equipped with a lock button, then it should also be configured.
If it is necessary to install a closer for a street gate without a top crossbar, then models without a lever must be used. 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 it is not necessary to be a professional to carry it out yourself. The main thing is to initially choose the device itself correctly, and after installation, adjust according to the instructions.
