Clearview National August 2015 - Issue 165 | Page 76

hardware& security Bumper new hardware catalogue Synseal has published a 2nd edition of its Hardware catalogue, which now features the exclusive Performance range of window and door handles. »»Optimised to match the company’s popular PVCu window and door systems including Legend, Shield and SynerJy 70mm profiles, the Hardware range has been put together to strengthen Synseal’s supply chain and provide support for professional fabrication and installation of window casements, French doors, patio doors and composite doors. The new easy-to-use catalogue details a comprehensive range of branded components in four clearly-presented sections: window hardware, door hardware, patio door hardware and hardware accessories. “Since the launch of our last catalogue and the reinvigorated Hardware product range, we have listened to customers and taken a consultative approach to define priorities,” comments Synseal’s Hardware Category Manager Mark Frain. “Whilst there are many good quality window and door handles available, they are available to everyone and not just Synseal fabricators. That’s why we have introduced our Performance range of handles that are only available to Synseal fabricators and are of our own design. What’s more, they have been meticulously tested to meet and exceed industry standards and this is reflected in the guarantees we offer.” “Our new and improved 2015 edition 70-page Hardware catalogue is jam-packed with components carefully chosen for their reliability, technical performance and value for money,” continues Mark. “All items in the Hardware range Working with the best »»SFS intec is committed to producing exceptional products that are compliant with regulations by working with Secure by Design to create products that exceed current standards. In recent PAS 024 testing held at a UCAS approved test centre earlier this year, a PVCu residential door with SFS intec’s Dynamic 2D hinges fitted withstood 14kN - more than three times the force required to pass the test. By using SFS intec hinges, installers benefit from ease of adjustment and get the peace of mind that they will not be required to rectify future problems due to failing hinges, an important factor for both the installer and end user. Pheonix Doors one of the UK’s leading independent PVCu and GRP composite door manufacturers has now changed the specification of all its products to feature both the Dynamic 2D and the Dynamic 2D-F which is a custom hinge offering all the benefits of the Dynamic 2D for flush door-sets. Phoenix Doors Sales Director, Haydon Statham commented: “We have every confidence the hinges will prove a success with our range of doors. We manufacture 76 » AUG 2015 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M in excess of 1400 PVCu door panels per week and 400 GRP composite doors. We don’t cut corners and trust only reliable hardware manufacturers who are committed to working closely with us.” Distinction Doors, one of the largest composite door slab suppliers in the UK, chose to switch its specification to SFS intec’s Dynamic 2D hinge for use on its new 70mm twin rebate composite door. Dave Walker, Technical Director at Distinction Doors commented: “When selecting a hinge, it was important that we chose a manufacturer with a reliable are held in stock at Synseal to ensure that our fabricator partners always have the products on hand to deliver top quality finished windows and doors to their installer customers.” ‘providing high end aesthetic appeal’ and high performance product which would pass the testing requirements of PAS 024, whilst providing high end aesthetic appeal with adjustability to aid installers. We invited SFS intec to join us on our development journey and through extensive testing we found that the SFS intec’s Dynamic 2D hinge was the perfect fit.” Visit www.hinge-security. co.uk, call 0113 2085 500 or email [email protected]