HARDWARE & SECURITY
Copper load of this , germs
» BORG LOCKS IS VERY proud to have just launched a brand new product range - the Cu-Shield , the world ’ s first copper-touch digital lock range . John Hyslop , MD said : “ As we learned more about coronavirus and how it was being spread , we realised that as they were a high touch surface , our controlled access door locks could be a potential source of transmission , purely because of the number of people who could be using it in between existing cleaning protocols .
“ So , we started looking for a solution to help control and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19 on high touch surfaces , such as door locks , keypads and door handles . One that would be affordable to our clients but also give them peace of mind .
“ That ’ s when we came up with the idea of creating the Cu-Shield for our most
popular digital lock designs . Made from a high copper content alloy (> 60 %), its inherent and continuous antimicrobial action due to the virus-killing power of copper , means that the copper-touch surface never stops killing any viruses and pathogens that are present .
“ Designed as a sheath that fits neatly over our most popular digital combination locks , the Cu-Shield can be fitted in a matter of minutes and gets to work
neutralising viruses straightaway . We also created a whole lock made from copper for our customers .
“ Its distinctive copper colour also distinguishes it from regular stainless steel locks and instantly provides peace of mind to users . Because the antiviral and antimicrobial properties of copper have been scientifically proven over and over , users who see the distinctive Cu-Shield lock know that the potential transmission rate of any pathogens on its surface is greatly reduced to four hours or less , compared to other traditional metals and surfaces where viruses have been known to survive for up to 72 hours .
“ At Borg Locks , we ’ ve been specialising in controlled access locks for many years and we ’ re very proud to be launching the Cu-Shield range of digital combination locks to help in the fight against the coronavirus .”
www . borglocks . co . uk / cu-shield
Germgard TM
Integrate Germgard with other systems to make the use of hand sanitiser a requirement for entry
Germgard is a smart sanitiser combined with digital signage , designed to promote awareness of the importance of hand sanitisation to all building users .
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Call us on 01273 320650 or visit fireco . online / Germgard to find out more
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