is this closer strong enough for a metal security door? Thanks!
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I can't really answer that with certainty. I have two of them on heavy metal screen doors that probably weigh about 150 pounds apiece and it closes them well. I don't really know how heavy a door it really will work on. I don't think it said on the box the new one came in. These were originally installed by the screen door company and the reason I had to buy a new one was there was a person who could not seem to understand that sometimes I wanted the door to remain open and they insisted on pulling it shut without disengaging the detent that works to hold the door open. So when they broke that I had to but a new one. Sorry I can't help you more. I can't really answer that with certainty. I have two of them on heavy metal screen doors that probably weigh about 150 pounds apiece and it closes them well. I don't really know how heavy a door it really will work on. I don't think it said on the box the new one came in. These were originally installed by the screen door company and the reason I had to buy a new one was there was a person who could not seem to understand that sometimes I wanted the door to remain open and they insisted on pulling it shut without disengaging the detent that works to hold the door open. So when they broke... » Read More I can't really answer that with certainty. I have two of them on heavy metal screen doors that probably weigh about 150 pounds apiece and it closes them well. I don't really know how heavy a door it really will work on. I don't think it said on the box the new one came in. These were originally installed by the screen door company and the reason I had to buy a new one was there was a person who could not seem to understand that sometimes I wanted the door to remain open and they insisted on pulling it shut without disengaging the detent that works to hold the door open. So when they broke that I had to but a new one. Sorry I can't help you more. « Show Less
616485
I have it on a metal screen door that's pretty heavy and it could handle more.
838098
It would be close. If the mounting bolts contact your door frame you would simply need to add a spacer (washer) to the mounting bar.
2011479
No. I tried that hoping it would work on the side of my safe and it isn't strong enough for that. I bought a couple rare earth magnets that are supposed to show up this week that i am hoping will do that. however i am very happy with this product and would definitely recommend it.
1657118
I would think if your door has one closer, not two, you should be fine. I have one of these on a wood storm door and another on an aluminum storm door, both with one closer and they work great.
788315
I think it would be strong enough if somebody backed in to you. It is a little lightweight but looks good.
1378077
Doubtful, due to the thickness of most safe doors. This lock is also easliy defeated with a modicum of force.
1619114
It's about 7/16 inch thick I have a metal frame French Door I have a dead bolt and the Nightlock Security LockI feel confident that this will stop entry or at least give me enough time to get out of danger
1680774
Yes. We used it for a door that had been scewed out of line, due to frost last winter.We got ad-a-lock to secure the door at night. It worked very well.
1769727
It's secure. I had a stack on barometric safe that was not fire rated, and it was the same gauge steel as this. Make sure they are not running electrical horizontally through the wall where you are planning to put it.
287437
Probably not your first line of defense. We have it on our doors so that our small child can't get out when sleep walking, and it works perfectly for that. There have been mornings that I've forgotten it was latched and given the door a strong tug and it was fine - but if someone wanted to break in I think they could use enough force to do so.
2090588
It works, yes. But I would not consider it "secure". If someone wants to get in, they will. Metal is not terribly thick, but works.
418738
If it has I can't find it on their website. But I can tell you that, based on the way it is installed (several long screws into either a wood floor or concrete slab), and the fact that it is down low makes it very strong. An intruder would break a deadbolt or door chain off of the door jamb WAY before they could get past this device.
920882
I just received mine yesterday. I have a metal door downstairs. Another metal door upstairs in a concrete block apt. and it works great. The only problem was the cheap two way tape for the push button didn't hold and fell off the wall. I bought heavy duty 3M Command so just testing that out.
181139
It's not going to break if you drop or crush your keys. You wouldn't be able to pry stuff with the blade though. It is all metal.
797068
No, it's actullly very strong. But there is a chance, if used too much. We use it regularly and door is still unharmed.
832113
Yes. If your door is metal, you just mount the unit close enough to the door so the magnet-operated striker holds to the door when it closes. Then when you open the door the striker pulls out slightly before striking the gong! Works well!
138454
I haven't tried to break into it, but it feels VERY secure. It is a solid metal piece of hardware. Even if someone were to pry if off of the house I doubt they could open it. Hope this helps.