Clearview National April 2017 - Issue 185 | Page 108
HARDWARE& SECURITY
LOCKING UP
THE ANTI
» » RECENT PRESS COVERAGE HAS
cast severe doubts on the security that entry
level door locks can provide. Unsophisticated
locking cylinders are seen as easy to snap,
risking break-ins and all that they entail.
Whiteline has taken the sensible step to
make basic locks history and to ‘up’ the
specification for every door it sells. Now
every composite and PVCu door they
produce, including Stable Doors, Patio
Doors and Bi-Folding Doors, are fitted with
a BSI Kitemarked cylinder. Each features an
Anti-drill, Anti-bump, Anti-pick and Anti-
screw door barrel that comes with a 10-year
mechanical guarantee, fitted as standard.
Problem solved.
A further enhancement to security across
their broad range of doors is the introduction
of the new ‘Ingenious’ door lock, on PVCu
Residential and French Doors as standard.
This new lock features 5 duplex hooks, 2
roller cams and a one piece keep for improved
security, together with a latch snib to prevent
the householder from accidentally locking
themselves out.
Best of all, for Whiteline customers the
new locks come at no extra charge and
are the foundation for an overall initiative
that will secure comprehensive PAS024,
Secured By Design and Document Q
accreditation.
www.whiteline.co.uk,
www.PlatinumNRG.co.uk
RESPONDING TO CONCERN
» » WARRINGTON CERTIFICATION HAS
launched new Certifire schemes for pivots and
door handles on fire doorsets.
The UKAS accredited Technical Schedules
(TS’s), which have been developed in
response to industry demand, include four
new TS’s covering top and bottom pivots,
electromechanical locks, handles and variable
geometry hinges.
For some years, the UK door and hardware
industry has raised concerns. In response,
Warrington Certification has introduced
TS’s for top and bottom pivots (TS80) and
lever handles (TS82). The four new Technical
Schedules TS80, TS81, TS82 and TS83 will
ensure a minimum level of performance for
all new products which are used on fire and
smoke resisting doors. Electromechancial locks
(TS81) and variable geometry unsprung and
concealed hinges (TS83) follow in the same
footsteps as other Certifire technical schedules
such as mechanical locks (TS23) and single
axis hinges (TS24).
Paul Duggan, Certification Manager at
Warrington Certification, commented: “These
new UKAS accredited Certifire schemes are
designed to further help raise the bar in fire
door and product certification, developed with
the Certifire hardware panel members, expand
the scope of our certification offering and
they demonstrate Warrington Certification’s
commitment to try and make fire doors even
safer.”
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108 » APR 2017 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M
Going
Dutch
» » MIGHTON PRODUCTS LTD
has signed an exclusive agreement with
Dutch paint and coatings manufacturer
Anker Stuy Veerven BV (ASV) to distribute
the company’s specialist products for the
UK joinery market.
Offering a range of coatings specially
developed for the long-term protection
of joinery products including window and
door frames, cladding and stairs, Mighton
will use its extensive network of UK
customers to grow sales of ASV products.
ASV products are respected for
their performance and integrity and are
expected to enjoy widespread demandin
the UK: “ASV paints and coatings already
enjoy considerable kudos in the UK
despite not being widely obtainable until
now,” said Mighton’s Mike Derham. “Our
established and extensive distribution
network now makes all ASV timber
products readily available at competitive
prices.”
ASV timber coatings and paints offer
ease and consistency of application,
fast drying, exceptional durability
and sustainable performance, which
characteristics allow the company to offer
impressive guarantees of up to 25 years.
“We have been most impressed with
ASV products, their manufacturing and
research infrastructure and commitment,”
added Mike. “Mighton has a reputation for
the highest quality and ASV paints are an
excellent addition to our catalogue.”