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DOORCLOSERS & HINGES • 69

UNION warns of the dangers of incorrect closer specification for non-insulated metal fire doors

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UNION, PART OF ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, is warning specifiers and installers about the dangers of fitting incorrect door closers for non-insulated metal fire doors.
While many door closers are stated as being approved for metal fire doors, in several cases this only applies to insulated metal fire doors. And with around 8 out
of 10 metal fire doors sold in the UK noninsulated, this means many door closers are not fit for purpose.
Non-insulated systems provide certified fire resistance for integrity only, protecting against the passage of fire and smoke. However, as the name implies, these fire doors are not certified for insulation and so cannot protect against the passage of heat. This becomes an issue for a door closer that is filled with mineral semisynthetic mix oil, as it can ignite when it reaches a high enough temperature.
Certifire, the testing organisation, has recently revised their certification to more accurately state the type of metal fire door a door closer is approved for use..
www. uniononline. co. uk

REDUCED PACKAGING AND PRICE FOR TOP-SELLING DOOR CLOSERS

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ASSA ABLOY SECURITY Solutions has reduced the packaging and price of its top-selling DC200 and DC300 rack and pinion door closers, available now in two finishes.
After listening closely to customer feedback, ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions
has created two new models: the DC200-2 and DC300-2. Both offer 60 % less packaging and are available in silver and stainless steel finishes, providing customers greater choice.
Not only has the reduction in packaging reduced its environmental impact, it has also lowered the price to customers without any reduction in product specification and performance.
Compliant with the recently updated BS 8300 standards for low opening forces, CE marked and Certifire approved, the DC200-2 and DC300-2 families offer a classleading choice for size EN 2 to 6 applications( 850mm to 1400mm).
David Hindle, Head of Door Closer Sales, said:“ We knew we had bestin-class performance, but
wanted to know how we could further improve our DC200 and DC300 door closer offering. By listening to customer feedback, we have dramatically reduced the packaging for these units, which has allowed us to reduce the price for our customers.”
www. assa. co. uk / dc200. www. assa. co. uk / dc300

NEW DESIGN FOR DOOR CLOSERS

ASSA ABLOY UK Specification, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has revealed a new, distinctive and stylish design for its range of advanced door closers.
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THE NEW DESIGN, A significant step in the evolution of the company’ s comprehensive door control portfolio, will appeal to architects and specifiers looking for a range of finishes and enhanced colour-suiting.
With every possible application catered for, the new-look range in combination with other ASSA
ABLOY architectural hardware offers numerous possibilities to create complete door opening solutions by design.
The new design is an emphatic stamp of the future to mirror the innovative, quality led technology that sits within every ASSA ABLOY door closer. This includes the smooth operation of CAM-
Motion ®, the effortless silence of Close-Motion ® and the ground-breaking Free-Motion ® technologies, providing safe, secure and legally compliant access for all.
For installers, the new design maintains the legendary ease of installation for which ASSA ABLOY door closers are renowned.
Alternative installation types, flexible height adjustment and non-handed features enable quick and easy installation and reduce stock requirements.
www. assaabloy. co. uk
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