Products
42 | JULY 2025
Products
Read online at www. proinstaller. co. uk
WHY WE DEVELOPED THE NEW YALE DUAL LOCK
Yale’ s new Dual Lock range is a next-generation window lock that combines superior mechanical strength, streamlined installation, and full smart home integration. Grant Stratford, Senior Fenestration Technical Director – ASSA ABLOY, Residential, explains the motivation behind this innovative product.
With the Dual Lock, our goal was to redefine the expectations of fabricators and installers when it comes to modern window locking solutions. This meant providing improved functionality, greater convenience for fabricators, and a simpler offering for consumers. Here’ s a guide to each of those drivers – and why they make the Dual Lock our best window lock yet.
Enhanced functionality
From the outset, we knew that the Dual Lock should be smart-compatible. That’ s why it is fully compatible with our smart Yale SensCheck™ Window Sensors enabling real-time monitoring through the Yale Smart
Living Alarm App. Homeowners receive instant alerts if a window if left unlocked or tampered with, integrating seamlessly into Yale’ s smart home ecosystem and providing reassurance wherever they are.
Adding further functionality, the bi-directional twin cam operation of the Dual Lock increases resistance to intruders by engaging locking points in opposite directions simultaneously. This makes it significantly harder to manipulate compared to traditional single-direction systems.
More convenience for fabricators
Listening closely to fabricators’ feedback was crucial. To meet their needs, we added a durable QuadCoat finish to the Twin Cam Espagnolette of the Dual Lock. Tested to BS EN 1670 Grade 5( 480 hours) and independently verified to withstand 1,000 hours of neutral salt spray( NSS), this means the product offers exceptional corrosion resistance and long-lasting performance, even in the harshest environments.
The Dual Lock also offers minimal routing preparation, reducing both installation time and complexity. The design of the gearbox was the biggest challenge in getting it ready for market. This was because we needed to achieve the required strength and durability in a smaller gearbox that is used for both bi-directional twin cam and shootbolt lock options.
A simpler offering for customers
The Dual Lock comes in a comprehensive range of options designed to cover the majority of installation needs, reducing complexity and confusion. These options include:
• Three backsets: 20mm, 22mm, 26mm
• Three cam heights: 7.7mm, 9.0mm, 10.5mm
• Eleven standard lengths and nine low-handle-height lengths
• Croppable and extendable Shootbolt options covering sash sizes from 312mm to 1,572mm
Since launching Dual Lock, the feedback from early adopters has been extremely positive. This is a great sign that we have successfully met our original goal in developing the product: to build on the performance of our previous window locks while making life easier for fabricators – and to take window locks to the next level.
www. yaledws. co. uk