The Locksmith Journal Mar/Apr 2019 - Issue 61 | Page 44

44 • HARDWARE&SECURITY PROUD SPONSOR OF THE LOCKSMITH JOURNAL COMPATIBILITY AND SEAMLESS INTEGRATION ASSURED » » USED FOR BOTH PEOPLE AND vehicle access, the UHF ISO Combi Card offered by Nortech is a card with a long- range UHF tag and proximity or smartcard technology. Designed for use with the uPASS range, the card’s features ensure that only one card is required for both vehicle and building access applications. Based on passive UHF technology, the UHF Combi Card by Nedap is identified up to 10 metres with the uPASS Target, five metres with the uPASS Reach or two ‘only one card is required for both vehicle and building access applications’ metres with the uPASS Access. The card does not contain a battery making it maintenance free, and typical applications include parking areas in combination with building access at gated communities, universities and offices. The UHF Combi Card combines UHF technology with proximity or smartcard “The fully reversible window hinge with unique easy close functionality” » » THE YALE VERSO window hinge has several additional features alongside the easy close functionality, including full rotation for cleaning – making it the perfect choice for upper floor residential and commercial upper floor windows. Built with the user in mind, the Verso’s design offers an extremely high level of functionality. For practicality and convenience, the sash rotates fully on the outside of the building, ensuring no damage to window blinds, curtains or internal window displays. Likewise, the geometry does not allow the sash to rotate above the height of the frame. This ensures that there are no issues in recessed installations or those with protrusions above the window. Grant Stratford, Technical Director for Yale Door and Window Solutions, comments: “the Yale Verso window hinge has been designed to be both user- friendly and secure. It can be used in flush casement windows, making it ideal for use in residential upper floor applications.” The hinge is available in six module sizes to accommodate sash heights ranging from 460mm to 1,500mm, and accessories are available to enable manufacturers to achieve PAS 24 on their Yale Verso hinge. technology that is used for building access. This combination ensures compatibility and seamless integration with existing access control applications. The UHF Combi Card is featured with special security protection to provide data integrity and prevent copying. The UHF ISO Card is a long-range identification tag that only uses UHF technology for vehicle or people access control. www.nortechcontrol.com ON THE NINTH DAY: 59 HOUSES WERE SECURED » » TIGER LOCKS HAS secured 59 doors on an estate in West Yorkshire in just nine days, after a spate of burglaries in the area, using Ultion. The new-build estate had been fitted with basic cylinders that can be snapped in less than 10 seconds. With around 900 homes broken into through the door every day, and 85% of these through snapping, homeowners are becoming increasingly worried about their safety. Local locksmiths are coming to their aid and protecting their homes. Michael Brown, of Tiger Locks commented: “I actually live on this estate and I posted www.yaledws.co.uk LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | MAR/APR 2019 Sponsored by ERA - Total Security on Facebook about the poor standard of locks on everyone’s doors. After a recent incident the enquiries flooded in and I’ve had to work weekends to cope with demand.” Steve Stewart, CEO of Brisant Secure concluded: “Latest figures show that 217,350 homes were added to the housing stock for 2016-2017. We have to question how many of these had a 3 Star, Sold Secure Diamond door cylinder fitted on all exit doors, as locksmiths such as Tiger Locks are seemingly fitting them en masse after localised break ins.” www.brisant-secure.com