Applications

The unique silhouette of the London City Hall forms a memorable part of the London skyline.

Dictator was proud to be given the task of creating gas springs for each individual window of this iconic building. There was a considerable amount of work involved but Dictator rose to the challenge.

Gas Spring calculations were carried out by Dictator to determine the exact force and size needed for each window.

During the course of the project Dictator produced over 3600 gas springs for the building. Each gas spring was unique and specified to optimise the efficient operation of the windows to which they were fitted.

To simplify an already complicated installation process every gas spring was clearly identified with labels indicating exactly which window they should be fitted to.

This additional service reduced unnecessary delays and confusion on site and helped prevent incorrect installation.

TPS Gates & Doors is a family run business, who have specialised in gates and automation for over 20 years. This company were previously very pleased with the results of using the Dictator Direkt gate closer for pedestrian access gates.

However, a recently installed gated community meant TPS Gate & Doors Ltd required a higher level of security. The customers installed maglocks, keypad entry and timer controlled lockdown in the neighbourhood. In order to support this complex security system Dictator provided multiple products. Dictator supplied a DIREKT gate closer in conjunction with a Dictator 1600 Door Check.

The two products have different functions but work together to create a discrete and quiet system. The Direkt gate closer shuts the gate in a smooth and controlled action. While the door checks ensure the gate securely attaches to the mag-lock latch. The combination of different products has created a safe environment for all who live in the community.

If you would like more information on any of the products mentioned in this post please contact us. You can find more examples of our gate closers in action on our international site here.

Paul McKenzie, proud owner of an exceptional Toyota MR2, has spent a huge amount of time and effort creating his dream car.

But the lack of suitable gas springs brought one of his most significant ideas to an abrupt halt.

The first gas springs he installed had been supplied by another manufacturer and didn’t provide the balance and opening angle that Paul needed in order to make his dramatic Gull Wing doors work in the way that he intended.

After almost giving up on his idea, Paul contacted Dictator and explained his requirements. Following this initial consultation Dictator were able to provide powerful, compact Gas Springs which provided maximum travel from the shortest possible compressed length.

The new Dictator Gas Springs provided a much improved opening angle for the doors. Following a period of testing an adjustment to the force of the Gas Springs was made in order to provide the perfect balance of control.

Paul is delighted with the outcome and considers this to be the high point of the project. He takes great delight from seeing peoples reaction when the doors are opened!

The results speak for themselves and illustrate that Dictator can provide solutions for even the most unusual and demanding requirement.

External, outward opening doors are often vulnerable to being thrown open by strong winds. The larger the door, the more effect the wind will have upon it, the faster the door will accelerate and the more energy it will carry.

A heavy door traveling at speed can cause severe damage to the door closer mechanism, the door frame and surrounding structure as well as the door itself. There is also the risk of personal injury if someone is struck by the door.

The following examples illustrate how the risk of personal injury and structural damage can be avoided by installing DICTATOR Back checks.

Back checks reduce the health and safety risks of large industrial doors

Grifols, a pharmaceutical and chemical company based in Spain, has recently expanded its head office. One of the new buildings features external, outward opening doors. These doors were being caught and thrown open by strong gusts of wind, causing a potential hazard to people passing by.

Basing their calculations on the size and weight of the doors, DICTATOR engineers were able to offer the best Back Check and mounting positions to ensure optimal control. The doors fitted with Dictator back checks now open in a slow and controlled manner.

Back check protects sophisticated architecture from damage

The Kranhaus Nord (Crane House North) is one of a trio of modern landmark buildings designed to mimic harbour cranes in the old port of Cologne, Germany. The buildings feature a mix of residential and commercial accommodation.

The entrance door to one high-end shop was regularly being thrown open by strong gusts of wind. With the door weighing 140Kg, the inevitable result was repeated damage to the overhead door closer and the door.

Dictator were consulted for a possible solution. The outcome was a Back Check installation that works in conjunction with the existing overhead door closer to provide optimum operation and control.

Vintage, retro, antique – black design for door hardware and door closers? In many European contries, products like these are already in trend.

Many DICTATOR door closer products are also available in classy black design. Whether you want to follow the trend or you just want to equip your door with reliable door closers, door checks, etc.: DICTATOR is always the right partner for you.

ZE Door Holders

By means of the ZE door holders you can set doors in any position. The casing made from one piece is extremely solid and of an elegant aspect.

The ZE door holders have been completed by the new Design Line which offers strokes of up to 160 mm, the total height being very short.

The advantages of the door holders: 

• Large range of course lengths: 25, 60, 75, 80, 90, 105, 120, 160 mm
• Very small total height of the Design Line
• Completely in rustless material, therefore ideal for outdoor applications
• Easy to handle
• Very robust, persistent and vandal-proof

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HAWGOOD Swing Door Hinges

It is difficult to imagine the modern shop construction without the DICTATOR swing door hinges. They are also well established in steel and plant construction and in vehicle construction (refrigerated trucks). The plastics version is as sturdy as the one in brass or stainless steel. However, there is a big advantage: it is much more economic. In the context of the Black Line it is now also available with a shoe in black plastics.

The advantages of the swing door hinges: 

• Appropriate for doors up to 100 kg and door leaves with a thickness of 19 to 40 mm
• The door stops after only a few movements and therefore causes only little noise
• Maximum opening due to the little distance between door and frame
• Opening angle of the door of up to 100°
• Hold-open at 90° possible in both directions
• Automatically correct positioning of the closed door leaf

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