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MAXIFLEX DOOR
SYSTEMS REBRANDED
TO ASSA ABLOY
Maxiflex is a specialist supplier
of a comprehensive range of
quality, efficient and reliable door
and loading dock solutions which
includes its renowned in-house
Maxiflex brands as well as the
Crawford, Albany and Megadoor
high performance industrial doors
and
loading
dock
equipment
brands under the ASSA ABLOY
Entrance Systems banner.
In line with a key strategic decision
by ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems
to
leverage
the
company’s
size and strength globally, the
product brands Besam, Albany,
Crawford, and Megadoor have
been rebranded to ASSA ABLOY
effective from 1st December 2017.
Co-branded with ASSA ABLOY for
some years, these brands have
independently achieved admirable
recognition and strength. “It is
now time to fully emphasise the
power of our offerings as one
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems
organisation,” says Juan Vargues,
Executive Vice President ASSA
ABLOY and President and CEO of
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems.
“The ASSA ABLOY branding is
a logical next step in order to
enhance clarity and boost market
position and brand recognition
even further.”
www.maxiflex.co.za
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LASER FEATURES WORLD-FIRST MOTION CONTROL SYSTEM
The LAR 350 rotation laser from Stabila, launched locally by official African distributor
Upat, features a world-first motion control system comprising an intuitive remote control
with an in-built movement sensor.
By turning the remote control to the right or left, the movement sensor accelerates or
decelerates the chosen function. This enables the user to intuitively control numerous
functions by means of the in-built sensor, which detects every hand movement, and transmits
this to the laser beam by means
of infrared technology up to a
distance of 80m.
Apart from motion control, the
LAR 350 rotation laser also
features an LED assist system
showing the Y and X axis, which
makes every levelling task easier,
quicker, and more effective and
reliable. The LED assist system
enables visual monitoring of the X
and Y axis from a distance. This
prevents the user from having to
continuously carry out checks at
the position of the laser.
Adjustment of the axis incli-
nation can be carried out easily. Additional setting options for the new motion control remote
includes rotation speed, size, and position of the scanning area when using the line function,
or the size and position of the actively rotating laser in
section mode.
In section mode, the rotating laser beam can be limited
to a particular sector. “This prevents the beam from
interfering with other lasers, or visually disturbing other
professionals working at the site. This means that mul-
tiple lasers can now be deployed on different tasks
simultaneously, without any hindrance.
The two-axis inclination (horizontal and vertical)
provides for complete optimal measuring of all tasks. In
the horizontal position, the LAR 350 laser beam rotates
horizontally 360° around its vertical axis. The vertical
levelling plane can be tilted by up to 5°. In the vertical
position, the laser beam rotates vertically 360° around
the horizontal axis.
The dual-slope inclination setting allows for the
levelling plane to be tilted by up to 5° on two axes
by remote control, providing for the most accurate
measurements in the fastest time. The Stabila
protection system allows for optimal durability in
the toughest conditions.
The LAR 350 rotation laser has class IP 65
protection, which provides optimum protection
in unfavourable weather conditions uniquely
suiting it for use on construction sites.
Additionally, the laser can be hosed down
and cleaned with water, making it easy to
clean and maintain.
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