36 | OCTOBER 2022
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TWO ADDITIONS POSTED TO LETTERPLATE RANGE
UAP , the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows , has enhanced its Soterian Letterplate range with two new innovations that provide a greater variety of aesthetic and practical choices .
Designed for seamless fitting to either the Soterian Standard or Soterian Slim range of letterplates , the new Soterian TS 008 iPlate External Letterplate from UAP has been developed for installation with the UAP Soterian Slim internal letterplate
LPS 2081-CERTIFIED DOOR LAUNCH
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Door Group has launched the new Powershield Rathlin door , which is LPS 2081 certified and prevents unauthorised access by various physical security products when targeted by intruders using stealth .
The Loss Prevention Certification Board ( LPCB ) is a globally recognised third-party certification body that sets the standards needed to ensure that fire and security products and services perform effectively .
The new standard LPS 2081 , created by the LPBC with the BRE and Secured by Design , specifies two grades of security relating to the tools used and the time taken by attackers where they want to avoid making any significant noise . This standard is separate to LPS 1175 , which also relates to vandalism and security , but has different requirements to the noise element .
With LPS 2081 , the security performance is split into two section for use with any 44mm and 54mm composite or timber doors . Created for the high end retail market and new build developments , the new iPlate enables specifiers to benefit from the robust security and ease of installation associated with UAP ’ s Soterian TS008 Letterplates , while offering a choice of aesthetic .
The new TS 008 Soterian iPlate letterplate is internally sprung with UAP ’ s reliable torsion bar , providing confidence of positive closure for the end user , while
categories - A or B - based on the tools used and the duration of the attack . The new Powershield Rathlin is LPS 2081 Security B rated , which is the more advanced rating , prolonging the attack for up to three minutes , and with an enhanced set of tools .
The new Powershield Rathlin comprises of morticed mechanical escape lock with automatic deadlocking , panic pad , key with AASD Guard , louvre vents , pull offering a sleek aesthetic with a unique frameless design . Along with traditional brushes in front of the aperture , the UAP iPlate also features outward-facing , draught-excluding brushes to discourage vandals from placing unwanted items in the cavity .
Compatible with the UAP Soterian Slim internal letterplate section the inward opening Soterian letterplate is also designed for use with 44mm and 54mm composite and timber doors and offers quick and easy five-step fitting . The product ’ s pivoting stay mechanism reduces the internal flap opening for protection against key fishing and lock manipulation , and there are no fixings to the exterior of the letterplate , preventing the outer frame from being unscrewed .
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handle , surface mounted pull handle , vison panels , and active leaf .
Brian Sofley , Managing Director explained : “ The market leading Powershield steel door range combines high performance with high quality . Doors and frames are designed to ensure ease of installation on-site and provide the end user with a premium door solution .”
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Stellar growth for Clearview Glaziers
Clearview Glaziers has reported an impressive year-on-year growth since fabricating Stellar , the multiaward-winning aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems . The company was the first fabricator to sign up to the system when it made its market debut at Fit Show 2019 , and it ’ s proved to be a wise decision .
Robin Squibb , Clearview ’ s Director , commented : “ We ’ ve been an Optima fabricator for four years , so we always knew the quality of the product , service and support we would receive . We knew when we first saw Stellar that it was a step-change in aluminium system design and we haven ’ t been disappointed . We continue to see year-on-year growth and it ’ s a trend we are confident will continue . Consumers love the high-end aesthetics that can transform their properties with its flush , contemporary styling . And our installing customers appreciate the speed and ease of fitting high-quality aluminium products .”
Clearview Glaziers is based in Peterborough and works in the domestic , trade and commercial sectors . It manufactures the complete Stellar portfolio including the newly launched Sellar Flush Tilt & Turn window and the Stellar Slimline bifold door . Robin said : “ The Flush Tilt & Turn and Slimline bifold door are the latest additions to the range and they ’ re already proving valuable additions .”
Growth has been so healthy that the fabricator has recently invested in a new CNC machine that will increase production output by a further 20 %. Robin said : “ The new investment will support our growth strategy while continuing to deliver the exceptional quality we are known for .”
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