Concealed hydraulic door controls have transformed the safety and aesthetics of door closer technology.
As an alternative to traditional overhead door closers, concealed hydraulic door controls have been installed in settings such as social housing, healthcare and hospitals, care homes, education and mental health facilities throughout the world, due to their enhanced safety specification.
Samuel Heath is a company at the forefront of concealed hydraulic door control technology. Our concealed hydraulic door closers facilitate discreet, automatic door closing that benefits users and property management teams.
The benefits of concealed hydraulic door controls
The benefits of concealed hydraulic door controls are predominantly associated with safety.
The safety benefits of concealed hydraulic door controls
- Unlike overhead door closers which present a ligature risk, concealed hydraulic door controls are virtually impossible to use as a suspension point because they are difficult to see and installed at a low height. This is particularly important in mental health facilities and social housing.
- Concealed hydraulic door controls are unlikely to be vandalised. Overhead door closers are vandalised because they are an easy target and, quite simply, some residents just don’t like them. A vandalised overhead door closer stops a fire door from operating effectively and therefore poses a significant safety risk in the event of a fire. The entire door usually needs to be replaced, which is also costly.
Other benefits of concealed hydraulic door controls
- Overhead door closers are synonymous with institutions and medical settings. Concealed hydraulic door controls are invisible when the door is closed and have no visual impact when open, therefore creating a more cosy, less institutional aesthetic which can be instrumental in enhancing medical recovery.
- Concealed hydraulic door controls are more hygienic. They offer no horizontal surfaces on which dust particles and harmful bacteria can accumulate.
- A concealed hydraulic door closer provides a better overall aesthetic for a room. The mechanical controls of surface-mounted door closers are rather ugly and require wall space to open. When these controls are concealed, other design elements have a stronger influence.
Powermatic R100
The Powermatic R100 from Samuel Heath is the industry leading concealed hydraulic door closer. Used for both fire and non-fire doors, the Powermatic R100 is found in housing, hospitality, education and healthcare settings across the world, as well as many other applications. It is the only jamb-mounted concealed door closer with Certifire fire safety certification; a third party, rigorously tested accreditation.
Powermatic R108
The Powermatic Axis R108 concealed door closer from Samuel Heath was designed to work with Simonswerk’s revered Tectus concealed hinge system. The Powermatic R108 works with the hinge’s central pivot axis to offer exceptional fire and accessibility performance.
Keeping buildings and people safe
Fire door closers are essential for keeping buildings and people safe in the event of a fire. Without a fire door closer, smoke and flames can spread quickly through a building.
Powermatic hydraulic concealed door controls provide essential, high performance self-closing fire doors that keep buildings and people safe.
FAQs
Where can I find more details about the Powermatic R100 controlled concealed door closer?
You can download our brochure here.
How does a concealed door closer benefit mental health institutions?
A concealed door closer makes a mental health unit safer. Take a look at a recent case study.
How do I organise a free consultation for concealed hydraulic door controls?
Get in touch with the experts at Samuel Heath for a consultation and answers to any questions about concealed hydraulic door controls.
