Clearview National December 2018 - Issue 205 | Page 56

HARDWARE& SECURITY
First past the STS218 post
» » YALE DOOR AND WINDOW
Solutions has become the first manufacturer to
be certified by Element Materials Technology
(Element) under the new STS218 letterplate
security scheme.
The scheme, which tests letterplates for
burglar resistance, anti-corrosion and durability,
is a recent addition to the testing offering at
Element’s supersite in Wednesbury, UK. It
certifies to TS008 standard, which combats
fishing for car keys, manipulation of the
thumbturn and stealing of mail, as well as
anti-arson.
A TS008 compliant letterplate is a
requirement of PAS24:2016, Secured by Design
and Approved Document Q of the Building
Regulations for all new build dwellings.
In addition, Yale also appointed Element
to carry out STS217 Certisecure security
handle certification. This scheme uses a
manual attack test to certify the security of
handles against cylinder snapping – one of
the quickest and most widely used methods
of breaking into doors.
Steve Hall, Business Development Manager
for Yale Door and Window Solutions, said: “At
Yale, we pride ourselves on exceeding standards
and adding true value to our products. We
also take testing and certification incredibly
seriously; the products we manufacture have to
be of the upmost quality and we need to work
with well-respected test houses such as Element
in order to qualify this.
“PAS 24:2016 is now mandatory for all
new developments and refurbishment projects
that wish to meet Secured by Design (SBD),
and this includes the requirement for all
NEW HANDLE MEETS
CUSTOMER DEMAND
Following the launch of the WarmCore
Inline Patio Door last year, Synseal Group
has added a highly requested stainless
steel finish handle to its hardware range.
» » WITH A QUALITY,
premium finish to complement
any RAL colour, the new
handle has been chosen for its
universal appeal and is available
to purchase now with any
WarmCore Inline Patio Door
order.
The product is particularly
suited to coastal applications
where stainless steel typically
fares better than alternative
materials.
Developed with Ingenious
Locks and Hardware, the unique
lift-to-lock design has clean,
modern aesthetics to reflect the
contemporary feel of WarmCore
products. The bi-directional
locking system which comes as
standard has been tested to PAS
24 standards when locked both
internally and externally, making
it a great choice for outbuildings
like garden rooms and annexes
– a specification requirement
often overlooked in sliding door
systems.
The handle is also available in
Anthracite Grey and Black.
Synseal.com/our-brands
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letterplates installed on doorsets to be TS008
approved. As a result, many customers will be
looking to us for products that adhere to these
industry standards.
“We are thrilled that our letterplates and
handles have been STS218 and STS217
certified after months of thorough testing,
and we believe our products now present
customers with a fully-rounded solution.”
Rob Veitch, EVP Fire & Building Products,
comments: “Element is leading the way in
door and window testing in the UK and
has some of the foremost expertise in the
industry. Indeed, our Wednesbury laboratory
is currently the only site in the UK that offers
STS218 certification with UKAS approval.
“Now that Yale has become certified under
both the STS218 and STS217 schemes,
buyers can have confidence that its letterplates
and handles have undergone a rigorous testing
process, are of the best functionality and, most
importantly, are burglar resistant.”
www.yale.co.uk