Clearview Midlands June 2014 - Issue 151 | Page 88

HARDWARE&SECURITY BESPOKE HARDWARE SOLUTION From Kenrick & Winlock. Kenrick has teamed up with Winlock to deliver a bespoke hardware solution for Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems. Winlock has been working alongside Kenrick for four years, during which Kenrick has supplied an exclusive range of high security locking systems to the Shropshirebased hardware manufacturer and distributor. Now the two have joined forces to create a shootbolt espagnolette striker system for Comar - a longstanding Winlock customer. The system is designed to improve performance, reduce cost and speed up fabrication times. The tailor-made one piece diecast zinc striker accommodates both a mushroom cam and a shootbolt. Based on Kenrick’s Fastfit shootbolt system, it is available in two versions - the standard Centurion system and the extra secure Excalibur solution with a centre gearbox, which also benefits from separate mushroom cam strikers and special centre keeps. The keeps have been made in two different profile-related versions to perform on both the Comar 5P.i. 60mm energy efficient system and Comar 5P.i Eco 55mm and 75mm casement systems. With a night vent facility the strikers have been tested to PAS 24:2012 to meet SBD requirements. www.kenricks.co.uk Trojan Group’s answer to TGQ weight myth Triple glazing is attracting more attention, but Tony Chadwick of the Trojan Group, one of the exhibitors at TGQ, says the myths that surround it are preventing many people from harnessing its business benefits – myths such as the need for specialist hardware to cope with extra weight. “A typical 1,000mm x 1,000mm window glazed with two 4mm panes will weigh 20kg and you’d use a GP hinge with a weight capacity of around 24kg. A 1,000mm x 1,000mm triple glazed window will weigh 30kg, so the GP hinge won’t be suitable. But you don’t need to source a specialist hinge: our Mega Egress hinge can carry up to 40kg, more than sufficient for the additional weight.” Mega Egress is triple glazingready, offers full 90 degree opening, meeting egress compliance requirements, its design solves the gasket compression problems normally associated with egress hinges. It doesn’t fall open at the top, gives a much clearer opening than any other friction hinge and, because it doesn’t use the traditional scissor action to close, is safer to use than other hinges on the market – a genuinely versatile hardware product. www.trojan-hardware.com Sash UK and Trojan celebrate a successful partnership There’s nothing quite like the security of working with a company which shares the same ethos and operates in a similar way, which is why Sash UK, with its longstanding tradition of craftsmanship and quality is applauding its excellent working relationship with the Trojan Group. Already in successful partnership for their largest customer’s specification, Sash UK thought it made good business sense to expand their relationship with Trojan when in 2010 their need for a new furniture supplier arose. 88 JUN 2014 Stephen Morrell, MD of Sash UK says: “Trojan is of a similar mind to us here at Sash UK, organised, forward-thinking and with a substantial focus on customer satisfaction - leading the market with superior quality products featuring cutting edge technology.” The Trojan stainless steel collection comprising t-hinges, handles, letter plates, door knockers, door numbers and numerals performs well, stand up to the elements and comes with a 25-year anti-corrosion guarantee. Its three latest products, the Sparta 3 handle, the Patriot Plus HD door hinge and Pegasus high security window lock are all stylish and intelligently designed too – all appreciated by Sash UK. www.trojan-hardware.com http://www.sashuk.com To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com