Would this help to "SLOW DOWN" a door? Trying to install something like this on a toy cabinet so baby doesn't crush her fingers when the door closes!
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The device is totally bi-directional, so yes (You can wind it up in both directions). But then you would have to place the device on the inside of a door. So instead of being flush with the door closed, it needs to be on the other side; outside.Even then I would advise that you have a physical barrier for "finger-safety" as this would only be a tension device.
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It would not work for that situation. It is designed to close a door, not slow it down.
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You have the ability to adjust the tension with this device but keep in mind it is made to close a full sized door. In my case, it does not "slam" or even fully close the door - I use it to Keep the door close to being closed when the dog comes in from outside. As far as a toy chest would go I think it would depend on the size and weight of the door you want to mount the device on.
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It's worth a try. Very attractive door and cabinet stop and pretty heavy. Mine is on a slick polished floor and seems to stay put.
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This isn't designed to hold a door. The bottom surface will slide on a hard-surface floor even if it is accidentally kicked or something heavy bumps into it. It is a freestanding alternative to a mounted baseboard door stop or hinge-pin door stop.
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Hello! I see no reason why the dampers wouldn't work on your doors. Especially since they are spring loaded to help close them, that's what the dampers do best! They will fit and work on 99% of cabinets and are held in place with only one screw, very easy to install and use. The fitment is dependent more on the type of cabinet edge than the type of hinge in use I got mine at "knobs and pulls.com" and have been very satisfied with them. Of course they are adjustable too for the closure rate. Good luck! Note" Depending on they type of wood the cabinets are made of, it might make installation easier if you drill a small hole for the one attaching screw. That way you won't split the wood! Hello! I see no reason why the dampers wouldn't work on your doors. Especially since they are spring loaded to help close them, that's what the dampers do best! They will fit and work on 99% of cabinets and are held in place with only one screw, very easy to install and use. The fitment is dependent more on the type of cabinet edge than the type of hinge in use I got mine at "knobs and pulls.com" and have been very satisfied with them. Of course they are adjustable too for the closure rate. Good luck! Note" Depending on they type of wood the cabinets are made of, it might... » Read More Hello! I see no reason why the dampers wouldn't work on your doors. Especially since they are spring loaded to help close them, that's what the dampers do best! They will fit and work on 99% of cabinets and are held in place with only one screw, very easy to install and use. The fitment is dependent more on the type of cabinet edge than the type of hinge in use I got mine at "knobs and pulls.com" and have been very satisfied with them. Of course they are adjustable too for the closure rate. Good luck! Note" Depending on they type of wood the cabinets are made of, it might make installation easier if you drill a small hole for the one attaching screw. That way you won't split the wood! « Show Less
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No, it simply keeps the door from swinging closed. It might slow them down but it certainly won't prevent it. I bought it because my doors like to close themselves.
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No, the door does not have a slow, self closing hinge. It's a Euro hinge (I think that's what it's called) where both parts of the hinge are inside, not outside the cabinet. The door will slam shut if you let it. You need to physically close the door.
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Hi Jessica. This is a great idea but, unfortunately, the cabinet doors do not have to be very thick for the door not to close. I think ours are about three-quarters to an inch wide. My daughter still uses it but it makes me crazy that the door doesn't close.
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It would probably knock the sound down enough, but I'd also ask the house management to do something to slow the door down as it closes to make it less noticeable.
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If you are asking if it will prevent the door from slamming, no it won't if it is mounted in such a way as to close the door. The way it works is that there is a spring inside the vertical part of it that presses the lateral arm against the door, which closes the door. The lateral arm just slides in a track (provided) that prevents damage to the door. If you want to use it to prevent the door from slamming, you could mount it on the other side of the door with the lateral arm pushing the door open rather than closed. The pressure is adjustable and might be able to slow or soften the closing of the door. If you are asking if it will prevent the door from slamming, no it won't if it is mounted in such a way as to close the door. The way it works is that there is a spring inside the vertical part of it that presses the lateral arm against the door, which closes the door. The lateral arm just slides in a track (provided) that prevents damage to the door. If you want to use it to prevent the door from slamming, you could mount it on the other side of the door with the lateral arm pushing the door open rather than closed. The pressure is adjustable and might be able to slow or soften the closing... » Read More If you are asking if it will prevent the door from slamming, no it won't if it is mounted in such a way as to close the door. The way it works is that there is a spring inside the vertical part of it that presses the lateral arm against the door, which closes the door. The lateral arm just slides in a track (provided) that prevents damage to the door. If you want to use it to prevent the door from slamming, you could mount it on the other side of the door with the lateral arm pushing the door open rather than closed. The pressure is adjustable and might be able to slow or soften the closing of the door. « Show Less
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it may work but i think the door has to be thicker. i'm thinking that type of door may not be very strong for this type.
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The doors do move slowly. I guess if your'e not watching your child then maybe something could happen.
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To stop fingers from being smashed it would work....because you're essentially putting it on backwards, using it as a "door can open but not close all the way" tool. If you want it to hold a door shut, it needs to have the jam to clip onto when it swings to the shut position. Just like the picture shows, it will actually clip to that jam, so you can't open the door without breaking the device or pulling the lever to open it.
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Maybe. The flap has at the bottom a metal band held over the plastic by Riviots. The bottom has a small plastic part that must have the magnets in it & it moves. It maybe better to take something like clear gorilla tape to tape it in place. I think that would make it quieter. You also may be able to move the lower part before installing it in the door.
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no. this product is only spring loaded and it will close the door, but it will not close it any slower. hope this helps. it is a good product.
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Hmmm.....I am pretty sure it will not help you with your door that has a tendency to slam shut.The product has a coiled spring with a bar extension coming out from it, that, as the coiled spring uncoils, the bar pushes against the door, closing it.If for whatever reason your door slams shut now, I believe that it would continue to do so, with this product attached to it.
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In my opinion YES, it will prevent that. It is double bolted and secured to the side framing of the door. With a past in public safety, I researched this quite a bit because in our new home we can not use a simple pin to secure the door over and above the cheap latches that come on sliding doors. When I researched this type of lock and passed it around a few police friends we were all in agreement that this would ultimately keep the door attached and unable to be removed from the tracks as normal access with a crow bar or heavy screw driver would allow. I highly recommend it.
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It probably will... it's pretty good and much better than those locks for drawers you can buy at baby stores. But it's still plastic so depending on how strong he is, he might break it. You'll also need to keep the magnetic key away from him as he'll see you using it and likely learn. My 3 year old tries but he doesn't know the exact spot to put the key to unlock the door. Overall after trying several locks for cabinet doors this was the best in my opinion. But also the hardest to install so as long as you plan and execute well according to instructions it will be fine.