HARDWARE & SECURITY
THE 5-POINT LOCKING SYSTEM ESPECIALLY DESIGNED WITH INCREASED TOLERANCES FOR DOOR INSTALLERS
» WITH OVER 150 YEARS ’ EXPERIENCE in producing locking systems , Winkhaus UK is a market leader producing innovative security solutions to meet the challenges of tomorrow ’ s rapidly changing security and ease of use requirements .
Winkhaus ’ Thunderbolt multi-point locking system is specifically engineered with increased tolerances in mind , to streamline the process for door installers . The 5-point locking mechanism features twin deadbolts in the upper and lower positions , each measuring 20mm long and 8.5mm thick , Thunderbolt provides security and peace of mind for homeowners and tenants .
Thunderbolt is operated by a lever or key turn which activates the bolts within the locking system , along with a deadbolt which is deployed by turning the key in the cylinder to add an enhanced level of security . Thunderbolt ’ s heavy duty keeps are manufactured using high grade steel , plated to comply with Grade 5 corrosion resistance requirement of BS EN1670 European Standard . The multi-point locking system is extremely easy to install and can be used with a range of doors including composite , timber , aluminium or UPVC .
Tolerance and strength The Thunderbolt multi-point locking system features specifically designed twin nickel plated alloy deadbolts which are chamfered to allow a high degree of fitting tolerance for door installation . Engineered alloy sprung latch and nickel plated steel deadbolt provides the Thunderbolt with maximum strength in the centre of the door , and the deadbolt shape , with up to 2mm adjustment to compensate for any misalignment of the door during and after installation .
Designed to harmonise with Winkhaus ’ XR6 one star profile cylinders and armorShield two-star cylinder protection , Thunderbolt is compliant with Police ‘ Secured by Design ’ and passes the rigorous PAS24 security standard . Tested to 100,000 cycles at Winkhaus ’ dedicated in-house laboratory , the sprung gearbox helps prevent handle ‘ droop ’.
Like all our multi-point locking systems , Thunderbolt features our innovative Nano Protect coating as standard , which protects the hardware from corrosion and the ability to recover from everyday wear and tear .
‘ Family of Locks ’: Interchangeable solutions
Thunderbolt is part of Winkhaus ’ ‘ Family of Locks ’ range , which makes it easier for fabricators and installers to interchange one of Winkhaus ’ locks for another based on customer requirements . Using the same routing as AV4 , Thunderbolt , TruLock and autoLock AV2 can be fitted to all door materials and interchanged on-site , thereby reducing the time spent by , and cost of , property services and maintenance contractors .
Thunderbolt Heritage
The Thunderbolt Heritage is a Key Turn Activated multi-point locking system which houses the cylinder at eye-level position , perfect for modern or traditional doors with ornate or architectural long
bar or traditional pull door hardware . Featuring all the benefits of the Thunderbolt , this locking system lends itself perfectly to more contemporary designs , such as long bar pull handles , and is suitable for timber and composite doors .
Centre of Excellence
Winkhaus Meiningen is a state of the art design and manufacturing facility dedicated to our locking solutions , where our team designs , develops and produces solutions that focus on quality , durability , ease of use and also offer the ability to tailor solutions to meet your requirements .
Winkhaus mechanical locking systems have a long tradition and have always stood for high levels of functional safety , user-friendly convenience and reliable protection . Our mechanical technologies can be used for a range of buildings from individual entrance or apartment doors to larger offices and buildings .
To learn more about the features and benefits of our Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt Heritage locking solutions , visit our website , https :// www . winkhaus . co . uk / en / Thunderbolt , or contact marketing @ winkhaus . co . uk
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