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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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