Fire Safety
Impressive test results for award-winning fire door
Slimline Pull Escutcheon Launched
» LEADING HARDWARE provider , Total Hardware has launched its new Slimline Pull Escutcheon . Designed for use on euro profile cylinders where a handle is not required , the new Slimline Pull Escutcheon is the latest addition to its popular Superior 25 door hardware collection .
The Slimline Pull Escutcheon benefits from Total Hardware ’ s commitment to product quality and is manufactured from high quality , 316 grade stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance . The coating has been tested to BS . EN : 2007 Grade 5 and they have a 25-year coating guarantee . Chris said : “ Every element of the escutcheon has been thoughtfully designed from its high-quality finish to its ergonomically slim design for ease of operation .”
Like all products in the Superior 25 collection , the Slimline Pull Escutcheon is suitable for all door applications . Its long service life and 25-year surface finish guarantee will allow installers to fit with confidence .
Chris Pell , General Manager at Total Hardware , said : “ When it comes to product durability and strong aesthetic appeal , our Superior 25 stainless steel door hardware range ticks all the boxes . Since its launch , we have seen a growing upturn in demand , especially from customers working in the premium end of the domestic market . With the continued demand for high-end door products , fitting Superior 25 door hardware makes good commercial sense and the new Slimline Pull Escutcheon will be a popular addition to the range .”
The face fixed Slimline Pull Escutcheon is available in nine finishes , White , Black , Chrome , Gold , Brushed Stainless , Satin Silver , Flint , Tungsten and Antique Black , which works across all contemporary and traditional door designs .
The Superior 25 stainless steel door hardware range includes letterplates , LBP lever / pad door handles , LBP lever / lever door handles , slimline pull escutcheon , pull bars , urn knockers and stainless steel letters and numerals .
www . totalhardwareltd . co . uk
» ODL EUROPE HAS completed another round of testing on its Guardsman FD30 Fire Door from the UKAS Accredited Fixed Scope test to BS EN 1634-1 , which covers fire resistance and smoke control for doors . The results are remarkable with the door exceeding a 60-minute burn time , impressive for an FD30 fire door .
BS EN 1634-1 is the more demanding test standard required by Part B of the building regulations and the tests were comprehensive .
They covered various glazed and unglazed doorsets , further expanding the range of construction methods and glazing options that can be used with the Guardsman Fire Door to achieve a certified 30-minute fire door set .
They also covered all three parts of the test standard , giving complete peace of mind when it comes to the rigour of the testing . Part 1 covers fire resistance tests for fire doors . Part 2 covers fire resistance and smoke control tests for hardware . Part 3 covers fire resistance tests for smoke control doors .
The award-winning Guardsman Fire Door is the result of a two-year , six figure development by ODL Europe in conjunction with Capstone Engineering . It ’ s constructed using Agrifiber , which is stronger and more stable than the phenolic foam used in most other composite fire doors . It ’ s also a green building product , which helps buildings achieve better environmental credentials . It features a 2mm GRP skin so it ’ s low maintenance and robust enough to stand up to high-traffic areas , reducing maintenance and replacement costs . Add in PAS24:2016 certification , BS6375 certification and a 25-year structural guarantee and you have a fire door that ticks all the boxes .
The Guardsman Fire Door was developed to provide impressive , consistent fire resistance . As these new test results show , it ’ s delivering on expectations . It truly is a gamechanger for the composite fire door market .
www . odleurope . com
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