SAFETY & SECURITY
THE WORLD ’ S LEADING PERIMETER SECURITY MANUFACTURERS
Perimeter security has never been more important whether at home or at work . Advanced Perimeter Systems range of perimeter security systems provide solutions for every security challenge .
ADVANCED PERIMETER SYSTEMS
Perimeter security has never been more important whether at home or at work . Advanced Perimeter Systems range of perimeter security systems provide solutions for every security challenge . Our solutions are quality assured , proven , reliable , robust and simple to install . Whatever challenges you face securing your property why not give us a call to discuss your needs we may be able to design a bespoke solution just for you . Advanced Perimeter Systems has a reputation as a manufacturer and designer of high quality , high security , perimeter security solutions . We have a range of products available for installation to make any premises more secure from industrial , commercial to domestic property .
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Our solutions are quality assured , proven , reliable , robust and simple to install . You ’ ll find APS products installed in a whole range of high security locations , not that we can tell you exactly where , for obvious security reasons . Government installations , military bases , prisons , utilities ( water , gas , electricity , communications ), power plants , ports , airports , manufacturing facilities , warehouses , art galleries , castles , shopping centres , homes and many more ... You ’ ll find our products wherever there ’ s a need for serious security . Built in the UK and exported around the world you ’ ll find APS solutions everywhere from palaces to piggeries !
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A1 OR A2 ? IS IT JUST A NUMBERS GAME ?
Ecodek ’ s Technical Manager , Michael Roberts , explores if there ’ s a need to chase the A1 fire classification for Polyester Powder .
THE A1 OBSESSION “ The need to improve on fire classifications has led some companies to uncompromisingly chase the A1 classification of non-combustible paint finishes on metal work . There is no doubt that the development of material technology to prevent any further incidents of fire spread on buildings is a must , but have we reached the limits of what is possible with a powder coating paint finish ?”
SETTING STANDARDS “ For specifiers and powder coaters of architectural aluminium , the recognised European Standard is BS EN 12206 . This standard goes hand-in-hand with Qualicoat , the internationally recognised specification for the production of high-quality coatings on aluminium products for architectural applications . These specifications also determine whether your product can be classified as A1 .”
TALKING THICKNESS “ According to AkzoNobel , a leading coating supplier , if you are applying a polyester powder coating to a non-combustible
metal to Qualicoat certified standards , then it cannot be above 25 µ m ( microns ) thick if you are claiming it achieves A1 . Qualicoat states that to meet its Class 1 - 2 coating specification the minimum coating thickness should be 60 µ m and to meet Class 3 is a minimum of 50 µ m - so reaching A1 is unachievable using their certified coating system .”
EDUCATING THE INDUSTRY “ Manufacturers are currently obsessed with achieving A1 status , whilst contractors believe only products achieving such standards are fit for purpose . And this is the problem – a lack of understanding about the difference between the A1 and A2 classifications .
“ A2 products are not sub-standard and by better understanding the differences between the A1 and A2 ratings , those involved in the construction industries will find they have a greater choice of products , without having to compromise on safety or quality .”
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