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JULY 2022 | 51

Epwin Window Systems has launched its new aluminium Flush Tilt and Turn window , further expanding its Stellar Aluminium system range . Designed for use in medium and highrise buildings , the new Stellar Flush Tilt & Turn window has a strikingly slim sash that sits flush against its frame and its elegantly concealed gearing gives a perfectly streamlined finish .

As you would expect from a multi-award-winning aluminium system , the level of high-end aesthetic detailing and technical innovation on the new Stellar Flush Tilt and Turn window is impressive .

Its future-proof design meets all the revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations and in turn offers outstanding thermal and weather performance . The window achieves a U-Value of 1.4W / m ² with a double-glazed unit and

0.98W / m ² with triple glazing . The Stellar Flush Tilt & Turn window includes thermal break technology and triple air seals increase the weather tightness while providing additional protection from the elements which is important on medium and high-rise buildings .

Due to its slim , flush profile the new Stellar Flush Tilt & Turn window offers a dramatic expanse of glass that maximises both light and vistas to create a sophisticated space that has become popular across domestic installations .

The transition from tilt to turn mode is seamless and easy to operate . The tilt mode operation offers superior ventilation , an important feature with homes looking to improve their internal air circulation . And the turn mode allows for easy cleaning of the external window face and glass . As with all products in the

Stellar portfolio , the Tilt & Turn window has patented knock-in beads for fast and easy installation . It also has pre-inserted gaskets , which not only saves times on site , but eliminates gasket overstretch which can be common on aluminium products . And as it ’ s internally glazed , it makes installation quicker and easier too .

Commenting on the launch of the new Stellar Flush Tilt & Turn window , Phil Parry , Business

Development Director at Epwin Window Systems , said : “ Stellar is the next generation in aluminium system design and continues to set new standards for the industry . Stellar ’ s high-end aesthetics , technical excellence and high-performing qualities are once again evident on the new Flush Tilt & Turn window and further presents additional market opportunities for our customers across both refurbishment and new build projects .”

The new Stellar Flush Tilt & Turn window is available in a range of standard and non-standard RAL colours with a 25-year surface paint finish .

Stellar has been capturing headlines and collecting industry accolades since the aluminium system was launched in 2019 . And with the introduction of the new Stellar Flush Tilt & Turn window , its market appeal is even stronger .

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Lockdown functionality

SMARTair offers intelligent access control − opening , locking or maintaining access to individual doors or zones to deal with an emergency . With a single command , doors equipped with SMARTair devices may be set to ‘ Block Mode ’ and can only be unlocked with a specific credential .

This means that apart from designated staff , no one on-site can move around freely . Alternatively , the ‘ Emergency Close ’ function can lock all openings remotely and simultaneously , but an authorised credential may still unlock them .

As a third option , every device can be set to ‘ Emergency Open ’, which unlocks them all . This could provide fire services with instant access to a whole building or site , for example .

Easy online management

With the SMARTair solution , full building lockdown may be initiated from the system ’ s software interface or Web Manager . It can also be activated via an emergency push-button connected to a SMARTair HUB . In addition , SMARTair enables control of each individual door , if required .

A facilities manager can pre-define over 250 different lockdown ‘ zones ’. In any emergency , they choose whether to lock down a whole zone or just specific doors . This level of control could protect people and valuable assets − or in extreme situations , even save lives .

With the control provided by SMARTair ’ s ‘ Global Lockdown ’ feature , managers can be confident building users have the

highest level of protection against the unexpected .

Convenience and flexibility

With intuitive management software and battery-powered locks for almost any application , a SMARTair system is easy to install and convenient to use . It can handle a large number of users and offers a choice of credentials , including standard RFID cards , tags and fobs along with Mobile Keys via the SMARTair Openow™ app .

The system is more cost-efficient to run than wired access control , which needs mains electricity , or traditional mechanical security , where locks must be managed manually and individually . Doors require

minimal alteration when SMARTair devices are fitted because no cabling is required .

Ifazaad Liaqat , Technical Sales Manager SMARTair explains : “ With mechanical security systems , remote lockdown is impossible , and many existing wireless electronic access control systems do not have the ability to lock down efficiently − or even at all .

“ With the comprehensive range of SMARTair devices − escutcheons , cylinders , locks and a wall reader − plus flexible control from the SMARTair software , facilities managers can run their site efficiently , safely and with confidence , even in an emergency .”

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