Hardware
Hardware support for North East refurbishment project
» SOCIAL HOUSING SPECIALIST The Sekura Group has just completed the manufacture and installation of 133 windows for a refurbishment project in the Doxford Park area of Sunderland . When it came to the hardware for the project , The Sekura Group worked with its longstanding hardware supply partner , Carl F Groupco .
The Doxford Park project involved work on high-rise properties in the Lofthill , Padonhill and Preston Hill areas . It was part of a £ 210m investment in the North East by housing association Bernicia . It involved the like-forlike replacement of fully reversible and fixed pane windows and included the manufacture of 532 sashes .
The hardware selected for the project was the Roto FRH UNI Top Swing Reversible system and the Roto TSL Espagnolette .
The robust Roto FRH UNI Top Swing Reversible system has been designed with multi-storey public and commercial buildings and high-rise domestic applications in mind . It is ideal for situations in which safe control of the opening is necessary .
The Roto TSL Espagnolette has been designed to provide a high level of security for outward opening windows , with specific protection against jemmying .
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GENIUS DECISION TO SWITCH
» PROVING THAT EVEN IN THE most efficient factories , there is still room for incremental improvements , Genius PVC in Norwich has just switched to the Mila ProSecure door hinge for its range of PVC doors in Kömmerling ’ s 70mm profile .
The Genius team gave Mila their longterm demand forecast and were reassured by the fact that , even with disruption to global supply chains , Mila could guarantee stock and next day delivery ; across the range of 13 different finishes .
The Mila hinge has also been seamlessly integrated into Genius ’ Kanban lean manufacturing flow , with a new dedicated Point of Use system , which can be loaded with only the exact number of hinges required for each shift .
The Mila ProSecure hinge came to the market back in 2016 but continues to be one of the company ’ s best-selling hinges . In 2021 alone , more than 1m units were sold in the UK . As well as the speed of fitting , it offers lots of other benefits for fabricators and installers including SBD accreditation , a BSEN Grade 5 rating for corrosion resistance and a 25-year mechanical operation guarantee .
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Bolt the stable door …
» MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR PVC-U and composite stable doors , the Stable Door Lock is a combination of Yale ’ s recently launched Lockmaster 21 multi-point door lock and its Lockmaster Keyturn key-operated multi-point lock for doors .
The lock achieves PAS 24:2016 security as standard when incorporated as part of a doorset . It features the Lockmaster hook and anti-lift pin , which is used on multiple door styles offered by the majority of fabricators , on both the top and bottom leaf , delivering a familiar experience for installers and consumers alike . It also features an easy-to-use push-in snib feature to prevent accidental lock-outs .
The range includes 35mm and 45mm backsets , is available with or without rollers , and comes with a two-piece keep that makes installation easier .
Chris Pell , General Manager at Total Hardware , said : “ Our customer-focused approach means we stock the products our customers need . The Yale Stable Door Lock fits perfectly with the aesthetics of stable doors and offers an impressive mix of security , style and functionality .”
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