48 • HARDWARE & SECURITY
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ABUS padlocks dominate the Keyed Alike commercial supply sector , while ABUS Combination Padlocks offer no- key convenience via simple code changes made when staff changes or events dictate .
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THE VEKA UK GROUP , HAS BEEN awarded membership once again of the national crime prevention initiative , Secured by Design ( SBD ), for both its VEKA and Halo brands .
The VEKA UK Group partnered with Secured by Design several years ago and has maintained its strong relationship with the team , thanks to a shared ethos of designing out crime at the product development stage .
Mark Barsby , Accreditation Manager of The VEKA UK Group , explains : “‘ Designing out crime ’ means that security features are incorporated within products during the design and development stage , rather than being an ‘ add on ’ to the finished product .
“ VEKA and Halo have always taken this approach , with security , style and energy efficiency being primary concerns at the concept stage of a new product development . Our SBD ‘ licence ’ and display of the SBD logo helps us to illustrate to customers and specifiers our commitment to this initiative .
“ Since Part Q of the Building Regulations came into effect in England in October 2015 , we are seeing increasing relevance for enhanced security standards , particularly PAS 24 . SBD plays a significant part in marking out those companies , like The VEKA UK Group , that go above and beyond when it comes to security .”
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ABUS 158 COMBINATION Padlocks are consistent UK market top sellers , with the range enhanced last year with Key Over-ride options added to this all-weather range .
Convenience is an important security consideration , so the ABUS 158 range has now been increased to offer a long shackle option . In addition , there are applications where thieves will take the extra time and equipment needed
The New Comprehensive ABUS 158 Combination Padlock Range
to overcome outside applications of combination padlocks . This creates a specific demand for a high security but economic Combination Padlock solution which ABUS can meet with new 158 Close Shackle options .
The ABUS 158 range will now include the following 3 vital additions :
• 158 / 50HB / 50 B / EFSPP - 50mm x 50mm Long Shackle
• 158CS / 50 B / EFSPP - 50mm Close Shackle
• 158CS / 65 B / EFSPP - 65mm Close Shackle
The new comprehensive 158 ABUS Combination Padlock range now offers security distributors a complete , flexible and secure Combination Padlock range .
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RESPONDING TO CONCERN
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WARRINGTON CERTIFICATION HAS launched new Certifire schemes for pivots and door handles on fire doorsets .
The UKAS accredited Technical Schedules ( TS ’ s ), which have been developed in response to industry demand , include four new TS ’ s covering top and bottom pivots , electromechanical locks , handles and variable geometry hinges .
For some years , the UK door and hardware industry has raised concerns . In response , Warrington Certification has introduced TS ’ s for top and bottom pivots ( TS80 ) and lever handles ( TS82 ). The four new Technical Schedules TS80 , TS81 , TS82 and TS83 will ensure a minimum level of performance for all new products which are used on fire and smoke resisting doors . Electromechancial locks ( TS81 ) and variable geometry unsprung and concealed hinges ( TS83 ) follow in the same footsteps as other Certifire technical schedules such as mechanical locks ( TS23 ) and single axis hinges ( TS24 ).
Paul Duggan , Certification Manager at Warrington Certification , commented : “ These new UKAS accredited Certifire schemes , which are designed to further help raise the bar in fire door and product certification , developed with the Certifire hardware panel members , expand the scope of our certification offering and they demonstrate Warrington Certification ’ s commitment to try and make fire doors even safer .”
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