Pro Installer July 2021 - Issue 100 | Page 19

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Delivering Industry Leading Levels of Fire and Smoke Protection

Bowater Doors are proud to introduce FireShield , an industry leading composite fire door with impressive and consistent test results . It ’ s a revolutionary fire and smoke protection solution and is the result of innovative design combined with extensive testing and sealed with the BM TRADA Q Mark certification scheme to ensure consistent high quality .
are selling comes across to the locksmiths ; as does building strong relationships with our customers . I keep in constant touch with our customers , and value their experience and expertise .
“ When it comes to social media , I ’ ve used Linkedin professionally for many years , and at the end of 2020 , I started APECS accounts on Instagram and Facebook for myself . Becoming a part of the online community - especially during the pandemic - was a great substitute for meeting people face-to-face or at events or expos . Additionally , social media offers a very visual method of demonstrating the specification and application of our products . And , for new viewers , they can look back at older posts and get up-to-date on everything that ’ s happened .
“ I ’ ve always valued customer feedback in my role and social media offers instant results . This interaction all goes into making customer relationships stronger , reaction times faster and the overall buying experience better . Without a doubt , this approach has helped the team get APECS to where it is today .”

APECS AP Cylinder Key Points :

The KM 3 *, Sold Secure Diamond Grade Cylinder also features APECS ’ s patented anti-snap protection system which ensures that the lock is still operable from the inside if it is snapped externally .
Security features include :
• Anti-pick : 4 pins on each side
• Anti-bump : double locking mechanism with track rail pins in combination with a unique shallow chamber
• Anti-drill : 2 pins on each side of the cylinder shell + 5 on each side in the cylinder core
• 1 steel driver pin on each side
• Snap-secure sacrificial point
• 10-year guarantee
• 5-year snap-secure guarantee
• BSI 3 Star Kitemark – KM621947
• Sold Secure Diamond Standard – CLME08161454
• Tested to TS007:2014 A1:2015
• Tested to EN1303:2015 — 160B0C6D
It also makes use the APECS Key Secure system which adds an extra layer of security for homeowners by giving them the option to link their unique key code to a password , meaning that copies of their keys cannot be made without the password being provided .
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This range of next generation composite fire doors includes glazed and solid designs , all of which have been thoroughly tested to BS EN 1634 , the latest standard for fire resistance and smoke control .
Scott Francis , Technical Manager at Bowater Doors has been instrumental in the testing of this new range of fire doors , he comments :
“ BS EN 1634 is the latest standard and a far more demanding test in comparison to BS 476 . This is particularly in reference to the requirement to expose both sides of the door to the fire combined with the increased level of pressure and heat in the furnace . We made the decision to test our doors to the limits with regards to safety and security to ensure we are offering the best composite fire door on the market .”
For additional peace of mind , FireShield is supplied with a low maintenance fully finished frame that has been designed specifically for use with fire doors .
The testing of this door range was not limited to fire protection . Keeping residents safe remains a key driver for the development of our entire product range . FireShield was tested to PAS 24 and also holds the Secured by Design accreditation . The function and usability of the
range was also considered and as a consequence it features an AV2 slam shut lock to ensure that when the door was closed it is secure and ready to perform in the event of a fire .
Every aspect of the system was considered including its environmental credentials . To ensure consistent levels of performance , FireShield features an environmentally friendly Agrifiber core door slab , an incredibly strong , durable and stable material in comparison to phenolic foam alternatives .
For more information visit www . bowaterdoors . co . uk / fireshield