Magnetic latch for a balcony door

14-06-2018

Doors

The balcony door latch is sometimes quite useful. On the video in this article, you can watch this device in action. But this detail is of several types. Today we will consider them.

The technical side of the issue

Of course, the mechanical latch is a durable and reliable mechanism, but on the balconies it is best to use the latches with a magnetic pin.

The advantages of this device

The latch of balcony doors performs quite a few useful functions and is quite easy to use.

So:

In order to close the door, no additional functions need to be done, apart from its argument to the door frame;
The door closes without any noise, and fixation is indicated by a small click;
The latch almost does not require repair and replacement, because the elements of its mechanism practically do not touch each other, therefore do not fail;
With a hypothetical sinking of the balcony doors, the magnetic latch does not require adjustment, because the magnet still hits the metal spring bar;
Balcony magnetic latch is a guarantee of heat retention in the room, because the door will never be open.

Attention: The price of the product can be quite different. It all depends on the material of the manufacturer and the manufacturer. But do not take Chinese. After all, they are made of salumin and can not be repaired.

Principle of operation

The protective mechanism, equipped with a magnetic pin, can be extremely useful for people who like to smoke on the balcony, and for those who often go out on the balcony and remain there indefinitely.

Attention: The thing is that usually the door is ajar when leaving the balcony and the heat leaves the room, but if the door is equipped with a mechanical latch, then for closing you will need to apply an effort accompanied by a loud sound.

Sometimes it happens that you go to the balcony, you need to close the door, but someone is sleeping in the room. In order not to wake a loved one, you do not fully finish the sash, because of which it remains in the microclimate mode. It turns out that the room is depressurized.
In cases where a magnetic latch is used, the balcony door will close almost without unnecessary noise, because the characteristic click will not be heard for the person who is sleeping.

How to choose the latch on the balcony door

When choosing, you should know which latches exist:

Falevic;
Roller;
Magnetic.

Roller type

Roller latch is a rather complicated mechanism, rather than, for example, magnetic. The latch is a small roller that is installed in a metal box, from the inside it is supported by a spring.

This roller when closing the door leaf enters the groove of the metal strip, which is mounted on the door frame. This type of latch perfectly performs its functional duties, but when the door is bent or sinking, this mechanism will need to be adjusted. To do this, adjust the bar under the rotating roller.

Fale type of latch

The principle of operation of this mechanism is similar to how the roller works.

Inside, the oblique tongue is supported by a spring and is fixed in the groove of the strip, which is located on the door box.
The only difference is that a knob equipped with a swivel mechanism is required to open the fale latch, because one moan is even and, in order for the door to open, the tongue must be recessed into the latch itself.

Attention: If your balcony block is made of metal-plastic, then in this embodiment it is best to choose a latch for balcony doors with magnetic closure. This will provide an opportunity to tightly close the sash, while you go about your business.

Mechanical latch

With its help, you can quickly and conveniently close the door to the balcony from the outside.

A door with a similar latch does not open by itself, for example, from strong gusts of wind.
To open it, you need a little push. A similar version of the latch is made of metal, and it is almost always accompanied by a so-called “smoker's pen”.
The color of the handle can be matched to the shade of the door.

Magnetic latch on the balcony

Magnetic latch for a balcony door, perhaps, the best option.

The doors will close quietly and smoothly, which is not the case with the mechanical version.
This latch option is very convenient, because in some cases you need to go to the balcony with full hands (with a laundry basket, for example) Therefore you can be busy, but the magnetic latch will close the door without help, if you pull the handle with even one finger .

It is safe to say that with a balcony latch in the room, which is adjacent to the balcony, will be much warmer. So, if you live in the same room with a smoker, or you yourself suffer from a bad habit, then every time you exit to the balcony during the cold season, all the heat will instantly leave through the space in the open door.

Attention: If you have installed a magnetic or mechanical latch, then the door will close with little effort tightly enough. Thus, it turns out to keep the room heat.

Installing the latch

From the above, one conclusion can be made: the latches for the balcony doors are not only secure, but extremely simple. Let's look at the most complex installation. It is on a wooden door.

If you know how to install here, then put on plastic exactly. It can be installed with your own hands, but there are cases when a latch purchased and installed using its own resources does not tightly close the door or does not work at all.

This can occur for several reasons:

The fault of the incorrect operation of the mechanism may be an error made during installation. You yourself, not having the proper experience, installed the latch and did it wrong. In this case, it is necessary to understand the flaws or to call a specialist. But why waste time and do this work yourself?
We note on the door the installation height of the handle (see. The handle for the balcony door and the fittings as a whole). This is about 100 mm.
The insert of the mechanism itself does not differ from the installation of the lock. Mark the outline of the castle with a pencil and make a frame to the desired depth. For this fit a chisel.
Put a mark where the square pin will enter, and make a hole with a drill.
Now we make the installation of the latch and perform mounting on the screws on the tree.
Make the installation handle.
Now we attach the face bar and draw along the contour.
Making nudity with a chisel.
Attach and fasten the bar on the screws.

The latch for the balcony door magnetic, perhaps, would be the best option. Look at the photo and select the desired configuration and color. After that, slowly, you can proceed to the installation. The instructions will help you in this matter.