The Locksmith Journal 105 February 2025 | Page 26

HARDWARE & SECURITY

SECURING WELSH HERITAGE

» FOR NEARLY 140 YEARS, MAESTEG Town Hall has been the cultural heart of the Llynfi Valley, hosting drama, music, dance, comedy, and children’ s events, as well as weddings, conferences, and civic functions. It is a cherished venue for local theatre groups, choirs, and operatic societies. This redevelopment will not only preserve its legacy but also expand its impact for future generations.
Awen Cultural Trust, in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, recognised the importance of securing Maesteg Town Hall’ s future. To achieve
this, they enlisted the expertise of UHS, specialists in architectural ironmongery.
Given the scale of the project, an adaptive ironmongery solution was essential to meet the needs of the Hall’ s varied users. The priority was to secure the historic building without compromising the safety or accessibility of its visitors. Universal Hardware Supplies Ltd.( UHS), one of Wales’ leading suppliers of architectural ironmongery, was selected for their strong reputation and 25 years of experience providing topquality architectural hardware, UPVC components, and maintenance products to both trade professionals and the public.
For the security of Maesteg Town Hall, UHS installed a DOM Sigma Plus Master Key System, one of DOM’ s bestselling solutions. This system provides exceptional benefits for end users, featuring solid pin locks and lateral profile pins for maximum protection against common attack methods like drilling, bumping, and picking— making unauthorised access nearly impossible.
The installation is being completed in three phases, with each cylinder under the master key, eliminating the need for sub-suiting. Currently in Phase 1, multiple master keys and several double cylinders, all finished in Satin Nickel, have already been installed.
The DOM Sigma Plus Master Key System offers unparalleled convenience and security, enabling authorised users to access various areas with a single key, while ensuring the highest level of protection for this historically significant building.
www. u-h-s. co. uk

M20X: VERSATILE, EASY-TO-USE, RELIABLE

» THIS NEW ROTARY engraver, the M20 X, is a small engraving machine for all applications with plastics, metals and even glass.
VERSATILE
The M20 X evolves around you. Whatever your business, and the products you want to engrave, different add-ons are available from the rotary device to different jigs and tools. Thanks to decades of experience in engraving, Gravotech has the widest range of jigs and accessories for custom engraving, perfect to personalise gifts( perfumes, pens, keyrings), medals or door plates.
EASY-TO-USE
The touch screen- the latest addition- guides you through the engraving process step by
step, making the M20 X the best user-friendly machine. You can manage the engraving queue on the screen to start engraving any projects you want. Many accessories and features are available as options to engrave easily: jigs, cutting table, Gravogrip table, Point & Shoot( for precision) and automatic Z axis. You can also send your jobs effortlessly to the machine thanks to the Wi-Fi connection.
RELIABLE
As the original inventor of the technology, Gravotech brings over 80 years of industry expertise. The M20 X is the ideal sturdy and compact engraving machine for professional, high-quality engravings and cuts. This durable machine is also low maintenance, involving low aftersales costs! Expert
technicians can also quickly diagnose any issue at a glance, ensuring reactive and efficient maintenance. Its robust X, Y, and Z axes are equipped with ball screws, ensuring precise and reliable performance over time.
Technical Specifications
7’’ touchscreen
• Manage your engraving jobs
• Engraving parameters
• Engraving preview
Object positioning
• Highest spindle height in the market
• Easy access
Engraving assistance
• Surface tracking with the depth nose
• Automatic detection of the object height
• Live settings on the screen
A wider range of tools
• + 300 diamond and cutters references( Twincut tool ranges)
• Cut, drill, and engrave without changing the spindle
Connectivity to computers and tablets via Wifi and USB Technologies Rotary, diamond engraving Marking Capacity Marking area max- 100 x 100 mm Spindle power- 30 W Max object height- 100 mm
www. jma-uk. co. uk
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