Hardware & Security
‘ Exceptional mechanical security with next-gen smart sensing ’
» AVANTIS HAS MADE A PIONEERING new addition to its range : SUPERIOR – the UK ’ s first high-performance , bi-directional hook and shootbolt window lock that ‘ Works with Kubu ’ Smart Security sensors .
Thanks to its robust construction and intelligent engineering , the new Avantis SUPERIOR has the ability to withstand in excess of 4.5 kilonewtons of end load . As a result , it benefits from both Secured by Design and PAS 24 certification . It has also been operation tested to over 50,000 cycles and comes backed with a ten-year mechanical guarantee .
Mark Bromley from Avantis explains : “ The Avantis SUPERIOR is one of the most secure window locks now available . It is manufactured using a combination of ultra-high strength materials and features an innovative design for exceptional levels of resilience .
“ This design includes a unique bi-directional gearbox as well as the largest bi-directional locking hooks currently on the market . These help to ensure
unparalleled levels of security when they ’ re engaged into the reinforced keeps .”
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Strong , compact lock for slim bi-fold profile
» ALLOWING FOR increased sightlines without compromising security and only 26.5mm wide , the Robus Compact from Debar is made from high-strength zinc diecast and has been properly coated making the product fully corrosion-resistant .
Suitable for residential and commercial applications , Robus Compact provides two points of engagement to secure the top and bottom of the door panel . Plus , the threaded rod connections provide easy adjustment and tolerances for improved performance .
The smaller size and design of the lock certainly doesn ’ t impact the end result as Robus Compact is incredibly secure and can achieve an impressive 90Nm Torque .
Like all Debar products , this slimline lock will also undergo PAS 24 testing to measure its security performance to guarantee it is incredibly difficult for intruders to force entry .
Marjanas Petraitis , Technical Manager at Debar , comments : “ For many years we have led the way in the market for designing and manufacturing high-quality bi-fold hardware and components , and the brand-new Robus Compact is no exception . As its name suggests , this lock is small in size making it the perfect match for a slim bi-fold profile .”
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Delivering on style and substance
» LEADING INDEPENDENT HARDware supplier Carl F Groupco says that when it comes to door hardware , product performance should always be the top priority , but as John Crittenden , Managing Director of Carl F Groupco , commented : “ The aesthetics of door hardware can have big impact on the overall look and feel of a project .” John highlights one product that delivers on both objectives : the HOPPE ARRONE Lever / Lever Handle Set .
Suitable for use on PVC-U and composite doors , the Hoppe ARRONE Lever / Lever Handle Set comes in a range of seven contemporary colour finishes , including colour-matched fixings , to make it easy to find the perfect handle aesthetic . It features a long backplate with 92mm PZ centres and is reverse handed to reduce stockholding . It ’ s also part of a broader product suite that offers everything an entrance door needs , including numerals , spyholes , door knockers and letterplates .
Available in zinc alloy and aluminium construction variants , the handle has been extensively quality tested to ensure fabricators , installers and homeowners all benefit from the added confidence and reassurance that the ARRONE brand promise provides . www . carlfgroupco . co . uk
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