Indoor vs Outdoor Floor Springs: Choosing the Right Solution
A floor spring may be hidden out of sight, but the conditions around the door affect how well it works. It is a compact hydraulic mechanism fitted into the floor that controls how the door opens, slows down, and settles back into position. A door inside a calm office and one facing the outdoors live completely different lives. That’s why choosing the right floor spring isn’t just about the weight of the door, it’s also about where the door is installed and what it deals with every day.
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1.Indoor Use: Stable Conditions, Smooth Performance
Indoor areas like studios, cabins, retail stores, or reception spaces usually have predictable conditions. The temperature doesn’t jump suddenly, humidity stays low, and the door doesn’t face wind pressure.
For these kinds of spaces, ENOX floor springs in EN 2 or EN 3 power sizes are usually enough. They include adjustable valves that let you fine-tune how fast the door comes back and how firmly it latches. Because ENOX uses a solid cast-iron mechanism, the alignment stays steady even after years of opening and closing. Indoor doors typically don’t need heavy-duty springs unless the glass panel is unusually tall or frameless.
2.Outdoor Use: Temperature Swings, Dust and Wind
Outdoor entrances deal with far more challenges. Heat, cold, humidity, dust and wind can all affect how the hydraulic oil behaves inside the spring. If the oil becomes too thick or too thin, the door movement starts changing.
To prevent this, ENOX uses temperature-stable hydraulic oil that works reliably from –30°C up to +50°C . So even if the weather shifts sharply, the door won’t start closing too fast or too slow. For larger outdoor glass doors, ENOX offers heavy-capacity models that support up to 150 kg, with reinforced spindles and stronger internal springs that help the door stay controlled under wind pressure and environmental stress.
3.Traffic and Wear: How Often the Door Is Used
A floor spring in a meeting room may operate 20 or 30 times a day. But one at the entrance of a mall or a busy showroom can open hundreds of times. The more the door moves, the more strain the mechanism takes.
This is why ENOX tests its floor springs for high-cycle durability, sometimes up to 500,000 cycles. Their separate speed controls for closing and latching also reduce long-term wear because the door doesn’t slam or collide with the frame. Outdoor doors especially benefit from ENOX’s back-check feature, which absorbs sudden force from strong wind or rough handling.
To Conclude
Different environments demand different strengths from a floor spring. Indoor doors need smooth, consistent operation, while outdoor entrances need stronger materials, weather resistance and the ability to handle heavier panels.
ENOX brings all these advantages together. With robust cast-iron construction, temperature-stable hydraulics, load capacities up to 150 kg and components tested for heavy usage, ENOX floor springs are reliable in both indoor and outdoor applications. With the right ENOX model, any door can move safely and smoothly, no matter where it is installed.
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