Hardware & Security
Finalist status confirmed for ODL Europe at the G23 Awards
» ODL EUROPE HAS BEEN CONfirmed as a finalist at the G23 Awards in the Component Supplier of the Year category , through its groundbreaking Guardsman Composite Fire Door Slab . This recognition underscores ODL Europe ’ s commitment to product excellence and the continued pursuit of delivering exceptional composite door solutions to the industry .
Suzanne Nicholl , Head of Sales and Customer Services at ODL Europe , said : “ Guardsman is the result of a four-year cycle of continuous research and development . It eliminates the unknown elements of a composite fire door ’ s performance and stability , delivering better and more reliable protection .”
Guardsman has undergone UKAS Accredited Fixed Scope testing standard BS EN 1634-1 accreditation for internal and external ( balcony door ) certification . Suzanne said : “ To have achieved the internal and external ( balcony ) door certification gives our customers and the wider specification market a stable and
technically advanced internal and external composite fire door solution .”
www . odleurope . com
New flush bolt launched by ARRONE
» THE NEW 150MM FLUSH bolt from ARRONE , a HOPPE brand , is available in both square and radius variants providing a choice for both door manufacturers as well as carpenters and joiners working on site . It joins the 200mm option which is already available in the AR326 range . Flush bolts are morticed into a door and are used to lock down the inactive leaf of a double-door set . When the door is closed , the bolts are concealed from view providing extra
security . The AR326 flush bolts are of a lever action function and are supplied with fixings suitable for timber doors .
Jonathan Walker , product manager at ARRONE , said : “ The new ARRONE flush bolts provide an unobtrusive solution for securing the inactive leaf on a double door assembly . With a satin stainless-steel finish , they blend seamlessly with commercial doors and coordinate with other door hardware .”
The AR326-150 has been included on successful FD30 and FD60 fire tests making it suitable for use on fire and smoke resistant door assemblies . This is subject to the scope of approvals on the actual door test evidence .
www . hoppe . co . uk
Another milestone with granted patent for clip-in window sensor technology
» IN A SIGNIFICANT MOVE that underscores its commitment to innovation and industry leadership , Kubu is thrilled to announce the granting of another patent . The patent specifically covers the innovative fitment methods - developed by Kubu - that allow window sensors to be clipped onto a mounting bracket |
within the air gap of a window frame , providing an easy to use and concealed fitment .
This new patent joins Kubu ’ s growing portfolio of intellectual property , including the previously patented mechanism that allows a sensor to be integrated within a multi-point door lock , through the use of micro-switches on the gearbox
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and a custom sensor housing , accessed through a slot in the faceplate of the lock .
The announcement comes at a time when the market is seeing an increase in fenestration products that are designed to work with smart technology ,
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such as Kubu ’ s patented security sensors . For fenestration industry trade professionals , the distinction between genuine innovation and mere imitation has never been more critical .
www . getkubu . com
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