HARDWARE & SECURITY
Mind your fingers !
Buy Quality , Buy Once
» BS 8613 SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS and test methods for durability , strength and effective function of finger protection . This includes assessment of durability and effectiveness applied to conditions and temperature .
But not all products sold in the UK meet this standard . In recent years , the market has been flooded by cheap imports , many with components that are far from durable . Often made from plastic , they can become brittle and break , becoming a hazard in themselves .
As the UK ’ s market leader in the supply of quality finger protection , Strand Hardware only stocks products that ‘ meet the mark ’.
All BS 8613 products must clearly bear manufacturers markings and classification – making them easy to identify .
In addition to product durability - some
products come with a lifetime guarantee - there are other benefits to buying quality : bespoke sizes for items up to 2500mm and special RAL powder coated finishes for customisation .
BS EN 8613 : 2017 defines finger protection as “ a device intended to minimise the risk of crushing injuries to fingers in the gap between the hanging stile of the door leaf and the door frame ”.
In premises that are used by the public - especially children , the elderly or vulnerable adults - retail establishments , schools , hospitals , care homes and health centres ; it is essential to minimise risk .
British and European standards provide specifiers , architects / designers , health and safety professionals and facility managers with guidance as to what works well , what type of devices should be applied to various door sets , what ’ s
durable and essentially , what is safe to use .
It is estimated that between 40,000 and 80,000 accidents occur every year , mainly involving children who trap their fingers in doors , leading to serious injury , and in some cases amputation . Many more minor injuries are believed to go unreported .
The standard is a benchmark to which professionals can refer , fulfilling a duty of care with an understanding of appropriateness and performance values . It also assists manufacturers to design fitfor-purpose products .
There are various types of finger protection devices available , some are integrated within the door system , others cover the gap between door and frame .
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NEW HIGH-QUALITY , PATENTED LOCKING SOLUTION
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» MTL™200 FROM THE leading security specialist is based on proven six-pin technology and is now available as a high-quality mechanical product , with patent protection until 2038 .
Offered with basic master key system capabilities that are compatible with Mul-T-Lock ’ s new Antibacterial keys , MTL™200 is designed to promote security and long-term durability .
Says Jamie Jagpal , Product Manager – Mechanical : “ Mul-T-Lock is dedicated to developing advanced locking systems , which present patentprotected security solutions to the highest standards . Our new MTL™200 now forms part of our core patented platform line and as such , has some of the recognisable Mul-T-Lock features .
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“ Every element has been designed to offer high quality , from being the first solution to offer the sawn key to the brass body pins design to prevent picking and bumping . Its ease of install and capability to create simple master key suites enables security to be considered early on in any specification process . The result is a cylinder solution that is affordable , flexible and |
ready to offer essential peace of mind .”
MTL™200 is designed as an entry-level locking solution that goes beyond the standard , offering advanced , patented technology and protection that complies with international standards . It is also protected by a special profile , which allows advanced key copy control .
Each cylinder is supplied with three full nickel silver
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metal keys and is protected by a unique key profile , offered with Mul-T-Lock ’ s specialist antibacterial coating as standard . These keys have been tested to the ISO 22196 standard to show lower bacterial contamination compared to other keys .
Jamie adds : “ Mul-T-Lock works in partnership to help ensure patent protected key systems can continue to be offered cost effectively . Our launch of MTL™200 demonstrates how we are able to create solutions of affordable design to suit individual projects . Each focused on achieving the levels of accuracy , attention to detail , compliance to standards and functionality required for every part of a locking system .”
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