TS68 Door Closer – Entry Level – Up to 80kg – Standard Arm-1
TS68 Door Closer – Entry Level – Up to 80kg – Standard Arm-2

TS68 Door Closer – Entry Level – Up to 80kg – Standard Arm

DORMAKABA SKU: TS68

R 1,034.00

ABOUT THIS DOOR CLOSER

The Dorma TS68 Door Closer – Non Hold Open (NHO) is a hydraulic surface mounted door closer designed to close doors smoothly and automatically after opening.

Door closers improve safety, security, and energy efficiency by ensuring doors return to the closed position.

The TS68 is a mid-range door closer and is commonly used on residential, commercial and fire-rated doors.

KEY FEATURES

  • Brand: Dormakaba

  • Model: TS68

  • Function: Non Hold Open (NHO)

  • Door Closer Type: Surface Mounted Door Closer

  • Mechanism: Rack & Pinion

  • EN Rating: EN2–4

  • Maximum Door Width: 1100mm

  • Maximum Door Weight: ±80–100kg

  • Arm Type: Standard Arm

  • Finish: Silver

  • Fire Rated: Yes

  • Adjustable Power: Yes

HOLD OPEN OR NON HOLD OPEN

This product is the Non Hold Open (NHO) version.

Hold Open (HO)
Allows the door to remain open when pushed fully open.
Ideal for offices and high-traffic areas.

Non Hold Open (NHO)
The door always closes automatically and cannot remain open.
Required for fire doors and security doors.

ARM TYPES EXPLAINED

Standard Arm
Mounted perpendicular to the door.
Provides stronger closing force and is the most common installation.

Parallel Arm (PA)
Mounted parallel to the frame:
• More secure
• Ideal for commercial applications
• Slightly reduced closing force

DELAYED ACTION (OPTIONAL)

Delayed Action (DC) slows the closing cycle before the final closing phase.

Ideal for:
• Wheelchair access
• Trolleys
• High traffic environments

SUITABLE FOR

• Residential doors
• Office entrances
• Commercial buildings
• Fire doors

Door Materials

• Timber doors
• Aluminium doors
• Steel doors

WHERE THIS PRODUCT FITS

Entry Level → TS Nano
Standard → TS77
Mid Range → TS68 (Fire Rated Applications)
Commercial → TS71
Premium → TS73V
Premium Cam Action → TS93
Heavy Duty → TS83
Architectural → ITS96

HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT DOOR CLOSER

Door closers are selected according to door width and weight.

Typical guideline:

  • EN2–3 → light internal doors

  • EN3–4 → standard office doors

  • EN5+ → heavy commercial doors

The TS68 adjustable EN2–4 makes it suitable for a wide range of general-purpose doors.

INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Surface door closers can usually be installed in three ways:

• Door leaf installation
• Frame (transom) installation
• Parallel arm installation

The correct installation depends on the door configuration.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Door closer body
• Arm assembly
• Fixing screws
• Installation instructions

DOOR CLOSER QUICK SELECTION GUIDE

Door Width Typical Door Weight Recommended Door Closer
Up to 850mm Up to 60kg TS Nano
Up to 950mm Up to 80kg TS77
Up to 1100mm Up to 100kg TS68
Up to 1100mm Medium traffic commercial TS71
Up to 1400mm Heavy duty doors TS83
Concealed installation Architectural doors ITS96

NEED HELP CHOOSING A DOOR CLOSER?

Not sure which door closer you need?

Send us your door width, door weight, or a photo of the door, and we will recommend the correct model.

If you are unsure which door closer is suitable for your door, please contact The Stickman Store and we will gladly assist.

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