Door hardware By Antoh Decor Enterprises 3 min read
Key points
- The Akkpes door closer is a hydraulic overhead closer for everyday home, office and flat doors.
- It is fitted with a paper template, then adjusted with valve screws for closing and latching speed.
- It is a popular stock item for hardware shops; Antoh Decor sells it wholesale and retail.
- For heavy or very wide doors, choose a heavy-duty model.
The Akkpes door closer is a hydraulic overhead closer: a sealed body full of oil, a spring and an arm that pulls the door shut at a controlled speed. It is a reliable everyday choice, and a popular stock item for hardware shops because it suits most home and office doors.
Where it fits
- Bedroom, office and corridor doors.
- Flat entrance doors, so they close and lock behind residents.
- Shop back doors and store rooms.
For main entrance doors that are very wide, very heavy or exposed to strong wind, a heavy-duty closer is a better choice. Our guide to choosing a hydraulic door closer explains how to match a closer to the door.
How to fit an Akkpes closer
- Use the paper template in the box: tape it at the hinge side of the door, top corner, and mark the holes for the body and arm shoe.
- Fix the body to the door and the arm shoe to the frame (or the other way round, depending on the mounting option you choose from the template).
- Connect the arm and set it as shown in the instructions.
- Open and release the door; adjust the speed screws until it closes smoothly and latches gently.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely fix |
|---|---|
| Door slams | Turn the latching valve in slightly |
| Door closes too slowly | Turn the closing valve out slightly |
| Door does not latch | Speed up the latching valve, or check the lock strike |
| Oil on the floor or body | Seals have failed; replace the closer |
Pull side or push side?
Overhead closers can usually be fitted in more than one way, and the template shows each option:
- Pull side (regular arm): the closer body on the door, the arm shoe on the frame, on the side the door opens towards. The simplest fitting.
- Push side (parallel arm): the closer on the side the door opens away from, with the arm folded parallel to the door. Neater on corridors and entrances, and harder to tamper with.
- Top jamb: the body on the frame head, used when the door top rail is too narrow.
Care and lifespan
A hydraulic closer is sealed and needs little care. Keep the arm joints clean, check the fixings now and then, and never prop a door open by jamming the arm; it strains the mechanism. Choose a heavier closer than you think you need for windy external doors; an undersized closer works too hard and fails sooner.
For hardware shops
Door closers sell steadily to contractors and landlords. Keeping a standard model like Akkpes alongside a heavy-duty option covers most customers who walk in.
Hardware shops: ask about wholesale prices for cartons. Everyone else: ask for a price on the Akkpes door closer page. Compare with the Union 7770.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of door closer is Akkpes?
A hydraulic overhead door closer.
Where can I buy an Akkpes door closer in Nairobi?
At Antoh Decor in Gikomba (near Absa Bank) or Kariobangi Rounda (next to Co-op Bank), or order on WhatsApp for delivery.
Do you sell Akkpes door closers wholesale?
Yes, we supply hardware shops at wholesale prices.
Why is my door closer leaking oil?
The internal seals have failed. A leaking hydraulic closer cannot be refilled and should be replaced.
