A fusible link is heat activated meaning it must be exposed to fire before it can melt and release the fire door to close.
Fire door closer fusible link.
The fusible link is a lead clip that melts at roughly 115 degrees and releases the door so it can close and contain a fire.
The fusible link door closers were used from the 1940 s to now but have seen their usage declining due to the modern fire alarm systems that are wired into door closers.
It controls the rate of door descent.
In the days before hold open devices on fire doors and smoke doors were actuated by smoke detectors fusible link closer arms were often used to hold open doors that were required to close if a fire occurred.
The fusible link will separate at 165 degrees and will release the tension of the door to automatically close in a case of a fire.
The 4010 series can be templated for 100 or 140.
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Lcn door closer fusible links.
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All of our fire doors are equipped with a speed governor or a viscous wheel governor which will help the door drop at a descent speed and not let the door crash down.
This helps prevent the spread of flame but a fusible link will not help to slow the spread of smoke.
When links are used in a restaurant system their purpose is to cause the system to function and extinguish the fire.
Lcn 4110 fusible link door closer 385 00.
Fusible links automatically close fire doors windows lids dampers vents and more in the event of a fire.
The fusible link is one of the simplest forms of heat detection devices.
Fusible links automatically close fire doors windows lids dampers vents and more in the event of a fire.
High temperatures melt the solder bond between links causing them to separate and release their load.
The ul listing number is for the fusible link arms is r1943.
At this point lcn is one of the only companies still making this type of door closer.
High temperatures melt the solder bond between links causing them to separate and release their load.
The 4110 and the 4020 series can be templated for 100 140 or 180.
Install with s hooks or chain not included.
If you have a building were you have a high traffic and abusive especially exterior doors then this is the closer.
Fusible link door closers and arms.
