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HARDWARE & SECURITY

NEW PVCU DOOR HINGE DESIGNED FOR A FAST-FIT

» ERA , ONE OF THE UK ’ S LEADING manufacturers of home security and fenestration products , announces the launch of its fast-fit Fab & Fix Classic PVCu door hinge , designed for all major PVCu door profiles .
Offering PAS 24:2022 compliance , the fully adjustable 3D hinge has been designed with ease of installation in mind , with an under 60-second fabrication time . The hinge is supplied fully assembled , for speed of fit with a fast fix jig available to support the fabrication process .
In addition , it offers an excellent range of on-site adjustment for installation teams , with each hinge supplied with the adjustment detail on the flag of the hinge , providing flexibility and easy access during the installation process .
This latest addition to the Fab & Fix range has been tested on-site at ERA ’ s UKAS test house to over 300,000 cycles for durability and in accordance with BS EN 1670 : 2007 NSST 480 hours .
With a discreet , slim aesthetic and a double knuckle feature , the Classic hinge looks great on any style of PVCu . The specifically designed hooked flag wraps around the body to protect the flag when under attack , protecting the body screw and hinge from access .
Available in a choice of traditional and contemporary finishes , and part of the perfectly matching range of suited door and window hardware from Fab & Fix . The Classic hinge can also be colour matched to a range of RAL numbers , which means that manufacturers can provide their customers with a wide range of options to suit their individual preferences .
For added assurance , the Classic Fab & Fix PVCu hinge comes with a 10 year mechanical guarantee and can be used as part of the PAS 24 package of hardware within the ERA Total Security Guarantee . Secured By Design ( SBD ) accredited , the Classic Fab & Fix PVCu door hinge joins a wide range of ERA products recognised to deter and reduce crime under the Police Preferred Specification scheme , offering peace of mind to manufacturers and end-users .
www . eraeverywhere . com

UAP IN THE RUNNING FOR TWO TOP AWARDS

» TWO PRODUCTS designed and manufactured by UAP have made the final of the AI Specification Awards 2024 , held on 18 April at Southwark Cathedral , London .
Launched under UAP ’ s Fullex-ai brand , the IONIC offers a range of innovative features which maximise security while improving the installer and end user experience .
The lock enables access using a mobile phone , a fob , a push button on the inside , or a thumb turn . It can also be paired with an app which tracks those who have opened the door and allows time settings for different users .
Thanks to a technologically advanced design , the lock features a low wattage , wireless charging unit which takes
minutes to install . To maximise security , the IONIC can detect different forms of attack on the door and the fobs can ’ t be cloned . With no third-party server , all data is stored on the user ’ s phone and the lock ’ s brain in the door .
The Soterian Slim TS008 letterplate is unique to the UK market and the most compact TS008-compliant letterplate ever made . Manufactured for 44mm – 70mm composite , timber and uPVC doors , the
product is fast and easy to install , and provides a safer , more secure and convenient solution for the end user .
A unique , pivoting serrated stay mechanism limits the opening to just 39 degrees , preventing key-fishing and manipulation of the thumb turn . No other TS008 letterplate provider can offer this innovative , patentprotected security feature .
David Jennings , CEO of UAP , said : “ Achieving recognition
in two categories at the AI Specification Awards is testament to the strength of our in-house design team and our commitment to innovation .
“ With multiple patents , both the IONIC and the Soterian Slim TS008 set new standards in the hardware industry . Each has been designed with security , aesthetics and functionality in mind benefiting the whole supply chain including specifiers , manufacturers and end users .
“ We ’ re looking forward to the prestigious final and being part of an event which celebrates the world ’ s best architectural ironmongery projects and products .”
www . uapcorporate . com
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