Doors in busy corridors and stairwells are often propped open with a wedge – and then they do not protect in a fire. An electromagnetic holder keeps the fire door open and releases it on a fire alarm signal or power loss, so the closer shuts it.
Wall or floor holder with keeper plate on the leaf
Manual release button
Connected to the fire alarm or a dedicated control panel
For single and double doors (with sequence selector)
Together with a hydraulic closer
How to choose
The holder keeps the door open only while powered – on a fire alarm signal or a power cut the door is released and the closer shuts it. That is why a holder always goes with a closer. For a quotation we need the number of doors, whether there is a wall or floor behind the open leaf, and whether the building has a fire alarm system to connect to.
Retrofitting
Existing doors
Only hardware approved by the door manufacturer may be fitted to an existing fire door. Send us a photo of the door and the label details and we will check what can be fitted.
Electromagnetic holders for fire doors
Frequently asked questions
May fire doors stand open?
Yes, if they are held by a device that releases them automatically in a fire – an electromagnetic holder connected to the fire alarm or a closer with hold-open (EN 1155). Wedges, hooks or ties are not allowed.
What if the power fails?
The holder only holds while powered. When power fails the door is released and closes – so the system is safe even if the supply fails.
Do I need a fire alarm system for door holders?
Holders are connected to the existing fire alarm or to a dedicated control panel with smoke detectors. Send us details of the building and we will propose a solution.
Other hardware
Panic hardware
Panic handles and push bars for escape routes – also for retrofitting existing doors.
Describe what you need or paste the items from your bill of quantities. We reply to emails within two hours on working days and send quotations the same day, or within 24 hours at the latest.
