Clearview National December 2015 - Issue 169 | Page 58

HARDWARE& SECURITY

Newly launched
3-star high security
door cylinder
With home security now high on
the industry agenda following the
publication of Approved Document
Q of the Building Regulations, Titon
has developed and launched Asterion
high security door cylinder.
»»Asterion has been
TS007 Kitemarked 3-Star in
accordance with DHF (Door &
Hardware Federation) and GGF
(Glass & Glazing Federation)
requirements, as well as tested
to BS EN 1303:2005. The new
cylinder can also attain PAS
24 when used with standard
handles.
Asterion has a number of
high security features, including
a sacrificial break slot, which is
designed to snap off when forced
– making the cylinder more
difficult to grip if it is tampered
with.
Available in sizes ranging from
a nominal 72mm to 110mm,
the cylinder has a high security
six-pin mechanism (with antibump modified upper and lower
stainless steel inner pins) and
is supplied with five keys as
standard.

The new Asterion cylinder
range is available in satin nickel
plate or satin brass finishes and
can be purchased as a double
cylinder, cylinder and turn knob,
keyed alike or potentially master
keyed option.
Commenting on the new
hardware, Tyson Anderson, Sales
and Marketing Director at Titon,
said: “We have worked hard to
ensure the Asterion door cylinder
raises the bar in terms of home
security, meeting the highest
industry standards and assisting
in compliance with Part Q and
PAS24. Capable of withstanding
five types of attack, the product
achieves the TS007 Kitemark
3-star rating while reassuring
homeowners that