Back checks
Prevent uncontrolled opening of hinged doors
Application and function
Beside the damage this could cause to the door, fittings and possibly the wall, doors opening at an uncontrolled speed also present a risk of accident not to be underestimated
They slow down doors that open too fast and limit their opening angle. Thus they prevent damages to the door and the hinges
Back checks are used on doors which could slam open against a wall or some other obstacle by gusts of wind, draught or just simply by being torn from the users’ hand when opening