The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2014 - Issue 30 | Page 11

INDUSTRYNEWS SPONSORED BY SECURITY HARDWARE FIRECO’S INTELLIGENT FIRE DOOR SOLUTION Safety and convenience often don’t sit well together. We are all aware that we need to keep fire doors closed to hinder the spread of fire, yet often for ease and convenience doors are propped open. But now leading fire safety innovators, Fireco, has devised the perfect solution, a wire-free device, Freedor, which holds fire doors open at any angle but automatically closes the door when the fire alarm sounds. ‘Simple, neat and unobtrusive, Freedor has no wires and is easy to install’ Simple, neat and unobtrusive, Freedor has no wires and is easy to install in new buildings and retrofit. With a battery life of between 12-18 months, it also comes in a number of finishes including chrome, brass and stainless steel, allowing it to fit into your decor. Fireco’s Freedor swings open freely and then can be left in any position, but will close automatically when it hears a fire alarm, preventing To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk the spread of fire and smoke around the building. It can be installed for right and left hand swing doors and has a nighttime release facility. For more visit www.firecoltd. com or call 0845 241 7575. ‘Also comes in