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Hardware & Security

SMART AND SECURE WINDOW LOCKING

» YALE HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED the Yale Dual Lock – a next-generation window locking solution that combines superior mechanical strength, streamlined installation, and full smart home integration.
Offering compatibility with PVC, aluminium, and timber window systems and designed for efficiency on the factory floor and on-site, the Dual Lock system features minimal routing preparation, reducing both installation time and complexity with its comprehensive range:
• Three backsets: 20mm, 22mm, 26mm
• Three cam heights: 7.7mm, 9.0mm, 10.5mm
• Eleven standard lengths and nine lowhandle-height lengths
• Croppable and extendable Shootbolt options covering sash sizes from 312mm to 1,572mm Fully compatible with Yale SensCheck™ smart sensors, the Dual Lock range enables real-time monitoring through the Yale Smart Living Alarm App. Homeowners receive instant alerts if a window is left unlocked or tampered with, integrating seamlessly into smart home ecosystems and providing reassurance wherever they are.
The bi-directional twin cam operation increases resistance to intruders by engaging locking points in opposite directions simultaneously, making it significantly harder to manipulate compared to traditional single-direction systems. Adjustable cams allow for precise compression adjustment, improving weather sealing and maintaining a consistent, secure fit over time.
The upcoming Flush Fit variants will be specifically tailored for modern flush window systems, ensuring a clean, seamless aesthetic without compromising strength or security.
The Twin Cam Espagnolette is available with a durable Quadcoat finish. Tested to BS EN 1670 Grade 5( 480 hours) and independently verified to withstand 1000 hours of neutral salt spray( NSS), it offers exceptional corrosion resistance and long-lasting performance, even in the harshest environments.
The entire range has been rigorously tested to PAS24:2022, withstanding 50,000 operational cycles, and is backed by a 10-year mechanical guarantee. All products in the range are Secured by Design accredited and are covered by the Yale Lifetime Security Guarantee, ensuring total confidence in durability and performance.
Grant Stratford, Yale’ s Senior Fenestration Technical Director – ASSA ABLOY, Residential, commented,“ By combining advanced mechanical security with seamless smart home integration and simplified installation, we’ ve created a solution that meets the needs of today’ s market – without compromise.”
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Doorset and hardware brands collaborate for Awareness Day

» LEADING DOORSET company Performance Doorset Solutions( PDS), in collaboration with hardware manufacturer UAP, recently hosted a successful Awareness Day for Police Designing Out Crime Officers( DOCOs) at the PDS site in Littleborough, Lancashire.
The event brought together representatives of the two companies with DOCOs from several police forces, including Greater Manchester, Cheshire, West Yorkshire and Lancashire, and was attended by Secured by Design( SBD) Development Officer Hazel Goss. The day served as a valuable opportunity to showcase cutting-edge
doorset and hardware security technologies to the specialist officers, whose role is critical in influencing secure design across the built environment.
Attendees were welcomed by the teams at PDS and UAP who each gave introductions to their companies, before diving into a series of product demonstrations and discussions around evolving security threats and innovation. Later in the day, the DOCOs and other assembled guests had the opportunity to tour the PDS facility, learning more about the company’ s products and the manufacturing process from raw timber to bespoke doorsets.
Kevin Pritchard, UAP, presented the company’ s latest advancements in cylinder security, including a live demonstration of attack methods outlined in the new PAS24:2022 + A1:2024 standard. Kevin highlighted how UAP’ s new 3-Star Freeze Guard Cylinder, the first to gain Kitemark certification under the updated standard, effectively neutralises threats such as cylinder freezing- a method increasingly used in targeted attacks.
Hazel Goss, Secured by Design, said:“ I want to thank PDS for an excellent day, it was a packed full event, with a classroom session, factory
tour and an extra bonus of live demonstrations of lock attacks delivered by UAP, another SBD member company. It was a very successful day and I know the DOCOs and I who attended all left knowing a lot more than before, which is why we hold these‘ Awareness Days’.”
Kerri Ellis, Ben Davies, and Gary Greaves represented PDS, while Elliott Dawson and Kevin Pritchard represented UAP, contributing to what was widely regarded as an engaging and productive event.
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