Analysis of future trends of door closers

2025-09-15

Analysis of future trends of door closers

As a key component of building access control systems, door closers will continue to evolve in the future, focusing on intelligence, functional segmentation, scenario expansion, technological iteration, and policy-driven development. The following is an analysis of these core trends:

Functional segmentation: from "general purpose" to "scenario-based customization"

The requirements for door closers vary significantly in different scenarios, and more precise functional segmentation will emerge in the future:

Fire safety : Fire door closers feature enhanced features such as anti-pry, high-temperature resistance, and automatic reset, making them suitable for high-risk scenarios such as high-rise buildings and industrial plants. They also meet the mandatory fire safety regulations requiring normally open fire doors to automatically close.
Penetration into niche scenarios : In vertical fields such as healthcare, education, and elderly care, door closers will launch exclusive functional products based on scenario requirements (such as dust prevention in medical scenarios and slow closing and anti-collision in elderly care scenarios).

Technological iteration: from "traditional machinery" to "cutting-edge materials + technology"

Breakthroughs in materials and technology will drive upgrades in door closer performance and lifespan:

Material Innovation : Adopt nano-silver graphite composite materials, new PI films, etc. to improve contact reliability and compressive strength; some products introduce "self-lubricating bearings" and "low-friction damping devices" to reduce mechanical losses and extend service life.
Process upgrades : Precision machining technologies (such as CNC machine tools) improve component accuracy and reduce mechanical noise; surface treatment processes (such as anti-corrosion coatings and matte finishes) optimize appearance and durability to meet the needs of high-end architectural decoration.

Policy and Market: From "Demand-Driven" to "Policy + Market Dual Wheel"

The dual effects of policies and market demand will drive the expansion of the door closer market and industrial upgrading:

Policy-driven : Building safety regulations (such as mandatory closing requirements for fire doors) and green building standards (energy saving and noise reduction) are forcing door closers to upgrade to "safety, intelligence, and environmental protection";
Market expansion : Urbanization, the popularization of fine-decorated houses, and increased safety awareness in public places continue to release demand for door closers; at the same time, the increase in construction projects in overseas emerging markets (such as Southeast Asia and Africa) provides incremental space for door closer exports.

Market structure: from "homogeneous competition" to "differentiated innovation"

Industry competition will shift from a "price war" to a "technology and service war":

Technological barriers : Leading companies build differentiated advantages through patent portfolios (such as Ruisheng Technology's concealed door closer patent) and R&D investment (intelligent algorithms and new material applications).
Service upgrade : Extending from "product sales" to "solutions", such as providing installation guidance, after-sales maintenance, and scenario-based design to meet customers' needs throughout their life cycle.