Who makes Perko door closers?
Welcome to the home of PERKO POWER controlled, concealed door closers from Samuel Heath. Ideal for use on fire doors and along accessible routes, PERKO POWER fits neatly between the door and door jamb, providing total concealment when the door is closed (it is also particularly unobtrusive when the door is opened).
Can you adjust a Perko door closer?
Hi, yes perko’s can be adjusted but my experience of them is that they are a nightmare and getting them to shut perfectly is a hassle, as they either slam or don’t quite shut.
What is a Perko closer?
Perko concealed door closer Perko is the original concealed door closer, offering an economic means of providing automatic closing. Solid brass round anchor plates, lacquered mechanism housing and precision-engineered chain add to the appeal of Perko. Supplied with fixing screws and full fitting instructions.
Are Perko closers fire rated?
The Perko concealed door closer is rated for use on 30 and 60 minute fire doors (when fitted with intumescent acrylic) and is tested to endure 500,000 closing cycles.
What is an uncontrolled door closer?
Uncontrolled door closing devices are often used because they are inexpensive. But such devices may not be capable of closing the door from any angle and certainly not over any latch fitted to the door. It would sound sensible, therefore, to remove a latch which may inhibit the device from closing fully.
How do you adjust the tension on a Perko door closer?
Turn anchor plate clockwise to increase tension; anti-clockwise to decrease tension.
Are Perko door closers suitable for fire doors?
The Perko concealed fire door closer is ideal for use where an overhead door closer would be unsuitable or unsightly. The Perko concealed door closer is rated for use on 30 and 60 minute fire doors (when fitted with intumescent acrylic) and is tested to endure 500,000 closing cycles.
Can you use a Perko on a fire door?
How many types of door closers are there?
There are three different types of door closers: Regular Arm, Parallel Arm and Top Jamb Mount. Each of these function in a similar way, but they are installed on different sides of the door.
What is the weight of a Perko concealed door closer?
Perko® is the original concealed door closer, offering an economic means of providing automatic closing. Suitable for internal doors up to 50kg/110lbs in weight in light to medium use applications. Solid brass round anchor plates, lacquered mechanism housing and precision-engineered chain add to its appeal.
Can a Perko R1 be used on a fire door?
This product (Perko R1) is not suitable for use on fire doors in the United Kingdom or European Union, either in a new installation or as a replacement on a notional fire door. Products intended for use on fire doors in these areas must carry the CE mark.
Which is the most advanced concealed door closer?
Powermatic is one of the world’s most advanced controlled, concealed door closers. It delivers outstanding performance and reliability, and possesses many unique features that deliver benefits to fire and non-fire door applications in housing, hotel, education, healthcare and many more applications.
Is there an extended version of the Perko R2?
An R21 ‘extended’ version of the R2 is also available for use with projection and parliament hinges. Fire test and product information can be obtained from the downloads section on the right hand side of this page.