Clearview National June 2017 - Issue 187 | Page 58

HARDWAREEXTRA Revolutionary Component Arrives » » GT QUADGUARD IS A NEW, revolutionary component that simply and effectively enhances the security of PVCu doors. It builds on the two decades of experience that GT Window Products has invested in ground- breaking component design. GT QuadGuard has been thoroughly tested with national door manufacturers and installers and has proved a great success. Its pedigree includes the unique GT Stay Guard Elite and the non-route direct fixing capabilities of the GT Guardian. The two have been combined to create a face fix security solution capable of exceeding the stringent PAS24 testing conditions. GT QuadGuard is manufactured from high tensile steel and it is salt spray resistant for up to 240 hours. The sash and frame components are identical so that they look neat when installed as well as providing homeowners with the added assurance of enhanced security. “We are really excited about QuadGuard,” explains Carl Taylor, Managing Director at GT Window Products. “We’ve worked hard to take the best of GT Stay Guard Elite and GT Guardian so that we can perfect the design and materials in QuadGuard to ensure it performs at the highest possible levels.” www.gtwindowproducts.co.uk BEADS FOR A NATURAL LOOK AND HIGH PERFORMANCE » » BRITAIN’S LONGEST ESTABLISHED supplier of hardware and components for timber sash and casement windows, Mighton Products has added Accoya® wood beads to its range as well as becoming an approved supplier of Accoya coatings. These naturally insulating beads, offered in a choice of 6 profiles, are supplied in a natural finish and are available from stock in 3 metre lengths. Accoya® wood is a perfect material from which to manufacture windows and components as it is naturally insulating, Class 1 durable and dimensionally stable. Its ‘significant gains in durability compared with alternatives’ stability means that coatings last longer and require less maintenance. Accoya® wood is FSC® certified and C2C Gold sustainability certified and shown through independent testing to be carbon negative when used in the manufacture of windows. Beads are especially prone to failure and those manufactured in Accoya® have shown to offer significant gains in durability compared with alternatives. Mighton’s Accoya® Beads and coatings are available online now and will be included for the first time in the company’s latest catalogue which is due out on April 1st. For a free copy email [email protected] UNIQUE 18 YEARS’ PROTECTION ON NEW LOCKING SYSTEM » » A NEW HIGH END, FULLY patented cylinder lock range with a lifetime trade mark has been launched by HOPPE (UK) for a wide range of commercial, residential and industrial needs. 58 » JUN 2017 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M The AR3000 range boasts a unique 14mm core which allows for more pin variations and an extremely high number of combination possibilities for larger, more complex master key systems at no extra cost. The system is patented until 2034 and has unlimited, lifetime trademark protection which prevents illegal duplication of keys. It also features tamper-proof technologies and classroom function. Cylinders can be made to any length – even to the longest lengths required in buildings with thicker doors for acoustic properties, such as music schools and theatres – and come in a wide assortment of double and single cylinder types and padlocks. Special finishes can be provided, including bronze and polished brass. Andy Matthews, head of sales for HOPPE (UK) said: “This is a stunning product, providing a level of security that is unrivalled in the cylinder market in terms of length of patent protection. These cylinders can cope with the toughest demands, and perform to the highest standards http://www.hoppe.com/gb/en//home