UNION launches three new door closers to offer complete closer solution

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve further strengthed our product range with the launch of three dynamic new door closers. Innovative and properly certified, the three solutions all provide incredible value, by solving a number of key door closer challenges.

With the launch of our SC-CE3F, CE26V and CE4F-E door closers, we now meet almost every door closer requirement – whether for light or heavy closing, concealed closing, or when you need to choose between hold-open and free-swing settings.

SC-CE3F – a stylish, concealed solution

Our new SC-CE3F door closer gives you a stylish, concealed door closer solution, which not only looks good but performs brilliantly too. Because it’s concealed, the door closer is hidden from view, so it won’t distract from the look of a building’s interior environment. This means your customers get all the benefits of a fixed power size 3 door closer, with a product that looks the part too.

This means the SC-CE3F is the perfect choice for high-end residential and commercial installations. Its concealed design helps protect it from vandalism too, which can be an issue in spaces such as a university’s halls of residence.

Finally, the door closer meets the demands of BS 8300 for creating an inclusive environment, and is extremely compact too, reducing the amount of material you need to remove from the door leaf when you’re installing it – helping make your life a whole lot easier.

CE26V – complete flexibility

Our new CE26V rack and pinion door closer is an easy-to-fit solution that can be set to any power size setting between 2 and 6, in line with the EN 1154 standard for door closing devices. This means the CE26V offers outstanding flexibility, making it suitable for anything from lighter doors of 20kg, to heavier doors up to 120kg.

So with the CE26V, you can meet almost any EN power size from a single product.

Ideal for new projects or retrofit applications, the CE26V is also CE and Certifire tested for 120 minutes on timber doors in all three fixing positions, so you can be sure it’ll provide the protection needed in the event of a fire.

CE4F-E – the ultimate dual solution

Our new CE4F-E electromagnetic door closer can be set to one of two modes: hold-open or free swing.

When in hold-open mode, the CE4F-E lets people walk through a doorway without physically having to open a door, offering the ultimate barrier-free solution. This makes it ideal for hospitals, hotels, theatres and other high-traffic public areas. Removing the need for physical contact also reduces the spread of germs – a factor that is front of mind for decision makers, following the outbreak of Covid-19.

In free-swing mode, CE4F-E makes sure the door operates as though no closer is fitted. This allows the door to swing freely with little force required to open it, so is suitable for the needs of residential bedroom doors in care homes, for example.

Both modes provide assured fire safety, should an incident arise. The CE4F-E door closer also complies with the demands of BS EN 1155, by connecting to a building’s fire or smoke alarm system. In the event of a fire, the unit’s power is cut, so it automatically closes and stops the spread of smoke and fire.

“We’re extremely excited to have launched the CE26V, SC-CE3F and CE4F-E door closers, which strengthen our range and allow us to offer a comprehensive offering that meets all door closer needs,” says Richard Wilson, Product Category Manager at UNION. “Whether you’re after versatility in terms of door weight, concealment for maintaining looks, or the choice between hold-open and free-swing, UNION has got you covered.

“The new solutions join other tried and trusted UNION products, to ensure you can turn to us whatever your door closer needs might be. This includes DoorSense, a safe, simple and legal retrofit device that holds fire doors open but automatically closes if a fire alarm sounds, and Retro V, an easy way of replacing old door closers without risking a fire door’s certification.”