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Euro Spigot Connector - Commercial Hinged & Sliding Doors
This Euro connection method of stile to rail connection eliminates complex machining details and thus any requirement for expensive punch tools common to most other door systems , and also reduces labour time associated with the fabrication of hinged and sliding door panels .
The connector spigot is simply screwed to either ends of the square cut rails and the clamping plate is loosened before being inserted into the ends of the stiles . The final step is to tighten the cap head screws using a ball ended screwdriver once the desired location is achieved . The resulting product is substantially stronger than conventional door assembly systems .
The door range now consists of a full range of rail heights , stile widths , midrails , single glazed , double glazed and various hardware options to suit architectural or performance related requirements .
Both the residential and commercial door systems are designed to enable triple point locking and ensure all seals are fully engaged when the door is closed . Drop seals and draft seals are also incorporated into the design to further improve thermal and weather performance .
JUDGES ’ COMMENTS
These spigot connectors provide additional strength as well as reducing labour time for stile to rail connection .
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Matthew Leishman ( right ) accepted the Award for Capral Aluminium .
Presented by Tony Paarhammer ( left ), AWA Board Member .
44 Fenestration Australia Design Awards 2017