Hardware & Security
A Move Into Aluminium
» ADVANCE IS A NEW high performance , precision engineered hardware range from Mila exclusively for the aluminium market ; starting with a magnetic hold open system for bi-folds , complete with patented self-aligning technology . More Advance products are set to follow – all with clever design features , and all with Mila ’ s reassuring guarantees on quality , value and stock availability .
Richard Gyde , Mila ’ s Managing Director says : “ Crucially , the range challenges the preconception that aluminium hardware has to be premium priced to deliver premium
levels of innovation and quality , so we ’ re expecting high levels of demand .
“ Our design team , led by Product Design Director Paul Pearson , have applied the same clever design thinking which has helped us build our reputation in the PVC-U market to aluminium , and there is lots of ‘ only from Mila ’ technology in these Advance products – much of which is already being patented . Our Technical Director Strafford Cooke has also been working directly with customers to ensure that they are as easy to fabricate as our PVC-U products and that they meet all the most testing quality criteria .”
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Hardware gets sweeter
» LEADING TRADE fabricator , Shepley Windows has announced its latest update to the Visage Composite Door Range , with the addition of the Ultion Sweet hardware collection .
Ian Griffiths , Managing Director at Shepley Windows , says : “ The Visage Composite Door Collection now features over 60 door styles , 38 colours and two hardware ranges to give our customers an unprecedented level of choice to offer homeowners .”
The Sweet collection includes letterplates , handles , numbers , knockers and cylinder pulls in a smooth rounded design which perfectly complements any composite door style .
Available in seven distinct colours , including satin nickel and rose gold , Shepley ’ s installer customers now have an even greater level of choice for their projects .
The addition of these new hardware options is the latest of several updates that Shepley has made to its composite door range this year .
Alex Dutton , Sales Director at Brisant Secure , says : “ Seeing Shepley choose Sweet for their composite doors is confirmation of the quality , endurance , and style our collection brings to homes .”
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Built-in panic function adds competitive advantage
» CARL F GROUPCO IS HIGHLIGHTing the benefits of its popular SmartSecure FUHR autotronic 834P Hybrid Automatic Door Lock .
The emergency exit and panic door function of the 834P is compatible with the CISA FAST Touch Panic Exit Push Bar , allowing unimpeded escape from the inside of the building at any time on either the active or inactive door leaf . The hardware set is BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179 accredited for panic and emergency exit doors and is also UKCA approved .
The 834P lock is suitable for aluminium , composite , PVC-U and timber doors and is available for single and double doors . The lock is fitted into the eurogroove , which unlike face fit alternatives , makes it particularly suitable for education and commercial settings where the risks of tampering may be higher .
On closing , two latching deadbolts simultaneously extend and lock in place . Unlocking is motorised , allowing access control to be added or integration into existing building management systems . A PAS 24 and Secured by Design option is available too .
The CISA Push Bar is also suitable for installations that need to comply with Scottish Building Regulations .
www . carlfgroupco . co . uk
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