Anyone who has ever experienced a fire door behaving like a sulky refrigerator knows: Without a door closer, chaos reigns. This is precisely where GEZE comes in – a manufacturer that not only makes doors close, but also ensures they do so with civility.
What exactly is a GEZE door closer?
A door closer ensures that a door automatically closes after being opened – smoothly, not with a bang. Models like the TS 5000 are classic overhead door closers with a slide rail for single-leaf doors. They are typically mounted at the top of the door and frame and use a hydraulic mechanism to regulate the movement. Result: The door closes reliably – even if someone slams it open with the elegance of a sledgehammer.
Typical features of modern GEZE door closers
Current devices are no longer simple springs, but rather finely adjustable technology packages:
- Adjustable closing force (e.g., EN 2–6 depending on door size)
- Individually adjustable closing speed
- Hydraulic backstop that pulls the door shut just before it closes
- Opening damping (“back check”) to prevent doors from slamming against the wall
- Suitable for left- and right-hinged doors without modification
Some models even offer delayed closing or particularly soft closing – practical in noise-sensitive areas.
A practical example: TS 5000 SoftClose
The name sounds like a spa treatment for doors – and that’s precisely the idea. This model closes doors particularly quietly and reliably, even in windy conditions or pressure differences. All important functions can be conveniently adjusted from the front, saving installers time and hassle. It’s suitable for doors up to approximately 1,400 mm wide – not just for garden sheds, but also for properly sized building doors.
Why door closers are often mandatory
Fire and smoke control doors must close automatically in an emergency to prevent fire and smoke from spreading unchecked. That’s why GEZE door closers are practically standard equipment in public buildings, stairwells, and office complexes.
Areas of application – from offices to hospitals
Typical locations:
- Fire and smoke control doors
- Interior and exterior doors with high foot traffic
- Buildings where doors are regularly left open but need to close in a controlled manner
In short: Anywhere where the “please close the door behind you” rule doesn’t work reliably.
Conclusion
GEZE door closers are the unsung heroes of building management: They ensure safety, convenience, and a good dose of noise control. Thanks to adjustable force, soft closing, and approval for fire doors, they are far more than just a spring in a housing – more like a door butler with an engineer’s touch.
Or to put it another way: If doors had manners, they’d wear GEZE.