HARDWARE & SECURITY
BLENDING FUNCTION AND STYLE WITH FOLDING DOOR HARDWARE
ARK TAMO PRO: SETTING A NEW BENCHMARK IN KEY SAFE SECURITY
» THE ARK TAMO HAS become the go-to mechanical key storage, offering a combination of tested strength, innovative design, and everyday practicality. It is the world’ s most secure push-button key safe, backed by official police approval and independent certification.
Key Accreditations
• First mechanical key safe to achieve LPS1175 Issue 8 A10 rating from the Loss Prevention Certification Board( LPCB),
• Built to Secured by Design specification, the UK Police’ s official crime prevention standard,
• Features anti-saw pins for added resistance against attack,
Innovative Security Features
• Multi-push keypad, allows repeated use of the same button in a code sequence,
• Over 9.7 million possible code combinations, far exceeding typical safes,
• Simple for users to create memorable yet highly secure codes,
Practical Usability
• Large, illuminated push buttons for day or night use,
• LED-lit inner compartment for easy retrieval, with space for:
• Up to six keys,
• Access cards,
• Key fobs,
Installation and Durability
• Supplied fixings for brick and blockwork,
• Dedicated plug kit required for rendered walls to maintain accreditation,
• Weather cover included, providing protection against the elements,
For locksmiths, the Ark Tamo represents more than another product release, it is a step forward in mechanical key safe design. Combining independent certification, police endorsement, and user-friendly operation, it sets a new standard for secure key storage that can be specified with confidence.
For more information on the Ark Tamo Pro Visit: www. jma-uk. co. uk Call: 01442 291400 or Email: sales @ jma-uk. co. uk
» FOLDING DOOR systems go beyond the means of traditional hinged doors and can offer greater flexibility, accessibility and superior visuals whilst maximising the usable space of a room. Folding doors can be applied in a variety of settings too, with interior applications focusing on aesthetics, space efficiency and sound insulation and exterior systems prioritising the flow of movement, thermal performance and enhanced natural light.
To translate design ideas into viable, functional spaces requires an understanding of how different folding door systems are configured and their suitability for projects. In operation, a folding door will call upon its hinges and hardware to slide multiple panels along a track system, stacking them to one or both sides. With that, there are two key operational methods to consider.
Top hung systems are commonly found in interior applications and are designed to suspend panels from a head track for seamless operation, also reducing the need for a continuous floor track which can be an issue if a space has underfloor heating or ceramic tiles already installed. Bottom rolling systems, on the other hand, are ideal for projects where the overhead structure may not be strong enough to support the complete system.
Decision makers must also review the primary design variations of folding door systems. For instance, a Multifold 30 system- known as an inline system- is simpler to understand as panels typically share the same centreline as the top track and channel. Whilst being easier to install, these systems may not always be compatible with rebated frames. In contrast, Interfold systems- known as an offline system- typically has panels on a different centreline to the top track, allowing doors to open away from and back into a rebated frame. This option is better suited to external systems to improve weather resistance, as well as for internal systems that require acoustic, thermal or light reduction on one side compared to the other.
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