Clearview National October 2019 - Issue 215 | Page 72

HARDWARE& SECURITY
INLINE ARCHITECTURAL WINDOW
HANDLE NOW AVAILABLE
» » FORMING PART OF ERA’S
Fab&Fix range of perfectly
matching hardware, the new
inline handle for casement
windows is suited to the
Architectural Range of door
and window furniture. With a
contemporary, squared off shape,
the new long-length handle is
particularly ideal for high-end
applications in modern settings
such as upmarket apartments and
commercial buildings.
The handle has a solid diecast
construction, making it heavyweight
with a sturdy feel, and is available
in all of ERA’s industry-renowned
Hardex finishes including Chrome,
Graphite, White, Bronze, Gold,
Black and Grey and Pewter. This
resilient coating has surpassed 1,000
hours of prohesion testing, making
it one of the most durable finishes
available.
Meeting the requirements
of BS EN 1670:2007 Grade
5, and with a 40mm slotted
spindle, allowing cropping to
5mm increments, the handle is
supplied with a screw and spindle
pack, meaning that it is delivered
installation-ready; bagged with
screws and care instructions,
each supplied pack includes 40
handles.
The range offers a ten-
year complete peace of mind
guarantee, which, forming part of
ERA’s ‘Total Security Guarantee’
is the most comprehensive
warranty on the market.
www.eraeverywhere.com
5x Normal 3 Star Test Standard
» » RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT OVER
85% of door buyers say security is the most
important factor when buying a door and
they’re prepared to pay for high performance
and build quality. Brisant-Secure has
purposefully created a lock that is at the
top of its game for quality, durability and
performance.
Ultion WXM has extra molybdenum, the
metal that is 25% denser than iron, integrated
within its design. Brisant-Secure redesigned
and improved the materials used to increase
the strength and durability that Ultion
brings.
accreditation. Ultion WXM is still going
strong at 500,000 cycles. It’s the extra
molybdenum that is keeping it going strong.
‘at the top of its game’
The BS EN1303 test requires standard
3 Star locks to achieve 100,000 cycles. If
the lock and key meet the required 100,000
cycles, it can be sold in the UK with this
In Ultion WXM the two-part plug has
increased engagement with the new curved cap
and this section is moulded from molybdenum.
This is then coupled with the thicker WXM
key. Improved drill protection is delivered with
20 anti-drill points and the core shielded with
a new molybdenum plug. Lockdown Mode
becomes Double Lockdown Mode.
New keep range raises the profiles
Leading hardware specialist Winkhaus has expanded its F20 Keep
range so that its popular AV3 and AV3 Heritage Plus autoLocks
can now be used on Profile 22, Liniar and VEKA profiles.
» » THIS MEANS THAT A
composite door using these profile
systems can be fitted with the
new centre keep, which has been
tested to PAS24, allowing for full
AV3 functionality, including the
daytime latch.
Suitable for all market
sectors, the AV3 autoLocks
modern multi-point locking
systems are designed for 21st
century living. The daytime
latch function is a key benefit,
delivering added practicality
for the end-user by allowing
the door to be opened from
the outside without a key when
activated.
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This facility is useful when
instant access is needed over
a short period of time, such
as when unloading shopping
bags.
The AV3 Heritage Plus also
offers this temporary, flexible
entry and exit without using a
key along with a higher eye-level
positioning in the door, making
it ideal for use in traditional or
contemporary door designs.
www.winkhaus.co.uk