The Locksmith Journal Mar/Apr 2023 - Issue 85 | Page 36

COMMERCIAL SAFETY & SECURITY

BRITON PLEDGES PERFORMANCE WITH ENHANCED 2000 DOOR CLOSER SERIES

Briton , a leading specialist in door controls and exit hardware , has launched its newly enhanced 2000 door closer series , adding augmented versions of its highly renowned 2003 and 2003V overhead door closers to its UK portfolio .
» THE 2000 SERIES , designed for surface mount application and celebrated for its renowned reliability and performance , offers an authentic one-box solution for timber and uninsulated metal doors and is ideal for first time or retrofit functions in a host of domestic and public settings . To meet the developing requirements of customers , Briton is building upon the timeless design of the 2003 and 2003V , optimising both closers for seamless adjustment and installation , with self-adhesive Accufit templates in all mounting positions designed to assist in quick and accurate fittings .
Briton 2003 – Known for its robust and reliable performance year after year , the Briton 2003 is suitable for doors up to 950mm wide and 60kg and offers a fixed power size EN 3 and a Grade 4 opening angle of 180 °, emphasising its advanced versatility . An improved version of the classic Briton cover , complete with a stylish flatform arm that matches its finish , conceals its easy-to-adjust fixing and adjustment screws - each designed to accommodate swift changes to closing speed and latch action if required .
Briton 2003V – An informed choice for doors up to 1100mm wide and 80kg , the Briton 2003V provides a spring adjustable power size EN 2 – 4 , with a built-in adjustable backcheck to help prevent damage to the door , frame and adjacent walls . With its easy-access adjustment screws to closing and latch regulators , the 2003V ’ s opening forces can be fine-tuned to satisfy BS8300 recommendations and Approved Document M requirements - offering dependable flexibility where it counts .
Compliant to UKCA CE and Certifire accreditation in Regular , Transom and Parallel applications , both the 2003 and 2003V offer trusted performance and durability and are tested to EN 1154 and EN 1155 . The 2000 series is covered by Environmental Product Declaration and is available with an optional , hold-open armset - for use on non-fire doors only . The Briton 2000 series also comes with a 10-year guarantee .
Sue Corrick , product marketing manager at Allegion UK , commented :
“ Following a momentous year for the Briton team , we ’ re now extremely pleased to continue our innovative formula and introduce enhanced versions of the 2003 and 2003V overhead door closers .
“ Trusted performance , reliability and durability is what our customers know us for , and since its launch , the 2000 series has always epitomised that long-standing heritage . With the enhanced 2003 and 2003V , we ’ re now improving the installation process even further , helping ensure our product functions
efficiently and effectively when it matters , for years to come .”
Boasting Briton ’ s new style packaging designed to reduce waste , the 2000 door closer series is Briton ’ s second product launch in the past twelve months , following the success of the new 5700 series lockcase . Both the 2003 and 2003V are also supported with complete product information and datasheets , and a golden thread of certification documentation for traceability on the new Briton website .
www . briton . co . uk www . allegion . co . uk
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