Clearview National September 2018 - Issue 202 | Page 60

HARDWARE & SECURITY

INTEGRATED DOG BOLT LEADS IN INNOVATION

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DEMONSTRATING ITS innovative approach to product design , ERA , the security expert has introduced a new patio door hook locking solution whose ‘ Integrated Dog Bolt ’ feature , slimline gearbox and unique locking clusters solve several challenges commonly faced by fabricators and installers .
It is generally accepted that unsightly plunge bolts ruin the clean lines of patio doors , and they do not generally meet the building access requirements of Approved Document M . In addition , fitting them involves routing , which can be difficult and time-consuming , aligning them with associated keeps can be problematic , and re-aligning them is sometimes required on site after installation . Also , the cost of their purchase and fitting in the factory can be high .
The integrated dog bolt in ERA ’ s new patio door lock solution does away with all of these problems , and is considerably more costeffective when the overall product cost , including manufacturing labour and adjustments on site , are taken into account .
A twelve point lock version of the new patio door solution featuring the new dog bolt interlock means it can be used as part of a complete door to achieve compliance with PAS24 2016 . In
addition , it is designed to achieve both Approved Document Q and Document M , and is TS007 compliant .
The new solution is compatible with both of ERA ’ s Euro Cylinder and Invincible Cylinder , and since the Invincible 3 star-accredited cylinder is the most cost-effective solution on the market , this is a great differentiator for fabricators and installers .
It is ideally used with the Fab & Fix Pembroke handle ,
whose extended lever is designed to accommodate reduced operating forces . This ensures it is easier to operate by the elderly or infirm , making compliance with Approved Document M simpler .
The new patio door lock solution can be used as part of ERA ’ s ‘ Total Security Guarantee ’, the most comprehensive guarantee on the market , which provides fabricators and installers with a valuable selling tool at no extra cost . Once a property is protected by ERA ’ s high security hardware , the company guarantees to replace the homeowner ’ s damaged window or door and pay out a cheque for £ 5,000 , in the unlikely event that their security is compromised .
www . eraeverywhere . com

The first sweet

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AS THE FIRST ORDERS OF SWEET , the revolutionary door furniture range start to come in from the initial wave of customers , the very first door has now been installed with this registered curved design in hardware to spectacular effect .
With stocks arriving at the end of July , this was a photographic opportunity too ‘ Sweet ’ to miss with the first batch of product samples , which have also gone through a successful and comprehensive testing programme for weather resistance and operating cycles . Over the coming weeks and months some highly trusted and respected brands will in turn announce their Sweet adoption .
‘ a true game changer ’
The installation itself featured handle , letterplate , knocker and numeral from the Sweet range , along with a 3 Star Ultion cylinder , all from Brisant Secure . In this interesting case study , the door itself was a bespoke arched PVCu frame with carefully manufactured door slab in a rich blue and installed on a 1950 ’ s suburban home .
Nick Dutton CEO of Brisant Secure commented : “ We ’ ve brought in some early samples for testing , sales presentations and also to get onto the first door . I was there with the photographer eager to see Sweet gracing our first composite door and it looked nothing short of sensational , providing real designer appeal , suited co-ordination and the benefit of material specification that ’ s achieved over 8,000 hours in the salt spray chamber .
“ The first wave of customers have already committed to Sweet in a big way and we have a queue of others eager to join them . After all the product is revolutionary in terms of being truly suited , as is the way we ’ re addressing the large pitting issues in the industry through better materials and the management of warranties direct with the homeowner . It ’ s ultimately a true game changer for the entrance door sector .”
Visit www . sweet-doors . co . uk
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