Spring Hinges - Good Alternative to Overhead Door Closers

Posted by Amazing Doors & Hardware,LLC on January 21st, 2017

In offices and commercial establishments, the need to keep the doors closed after they have been opened is important for many reasons.  Noise pollution, dust and temperature control are some of the basic reasons in addition to security and privacy. While overhead door closers used to discharge the role of keeping the doors closed, advances in the manufacture of hinges have made spring hinges better suited for this purpose. Here’s an interesting look at how spring hinges are not just an alternative, but a great way to manage the opening and closing of doors. 

Aesthetic and nearly concealed to blend with the doors and door jamb

Spring hinges blend in with doors and door jambs to present an aesthetic appeal. Whereas, an overhead door closer is actually a far cry, appearing large and looming over a door, in a very conspicuous manner.  Spring hinges nestle perfectly between doors and jambs, with a ‘behind the door’ look, working silently. 

Easy spring movement to open and close without creaky noises

An overused overhead door user may at times turn creaky, in addition to closing the doors with a jerk. Spring hinges offer a smooth and jerk free movement at ideal speed. This helps to reassure patrons, who may otherwise have to keep a restraining hand on the door to keep it from slamming on them. 

Extended trouble free lifecycle

Spring hinges have an extended trouble free life cycle which does not require maintenance of the nature associated with overhead door closers. After the height - weight ratio is taken into consideration, and the spring hinges are installed, there is hardly any maintenance required for trouble free operation. 

Mortised or surface fixed models offer greater control

The very nature of the spring hinges being mortised or surface fixed on doors, lends them greater control. This is in contrast to the overhead models which exercise control over the top portion of the door in tandem with a bottom support. Having greater control over door translates into smoother movement during opening and closing. 

Spring door hinges are aesthetic components, giving the function a greater form and appeal. In locations where heavy footfalls are experienced, the doors need to be in a constant state of motion, swinging open and close at high or slow speeds. An overhead door closer operates at a fixed, calibrated speed, whereas spring hinges are more flexible when it comes to speed of closing the doors. 

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