Clearview National June 2015 - Issue 163 | Page 64

hardware& security

More than just an
Aesthetic Thing!
SFS has always strived to be at the forefront of innovation and
the unique Dynamic 2D and 2D-F hinge are no exception.
»»The Dynamic 2D and
2D-F Hinges offers a market
leading range of colour choices,
including Chartwell Green and
Anthracite Grey, to help installers
and fabricators colour match
hinges with any door or window
finish and meet customer needs.
For added flexibility, the range
offers different colours for barrel
and sash plate, which enables any
door and frame combination to
be matched.
The attachment of a bespoke
sash plate to the hinge body
via steel bars integrated with
vertical pins make a far stronger
hinge compared to a standard
hinge design. In recent PAS 24
specification tests, the Dynamic
2D recorded a potentially record
breaking pass result of 14.2KN,
at which point the door only
failed due to the hinge screws
being pulled out of the frame,
as opposed to the hinge actually
breaking.
Nigel Wood, Business
Development Manager - Hinge
Technology comments, “We
know that the end user is
constantly looking for ways to
improve and add value to their
homes, even down to the smallest
detail like the door and hinge.
Traditional white hinges are less
in demand, so as an industry we
need to offer more choice and
variety.”
The hinge meets the
Police Preferred Specification
requirements of Secure By Design
and has a proven operational
reliability of over 200,000 cycles,
more than twice the industry
requirement, allowing SFS intec
to offer a 10 year guarantee.

Moreover, this feature
combined with a unique system
for fine adjustment allows quick
and more importantly, precise
installation first time every time.
This in turn, leads to a perfectly
functioning door-set that will
not require remedial visits, thus
reducing overall fitting costs.
As we know, ‘fast to fit’ may
be a priority from a fabricators
point of view, due to saving
production time and money, but
the benefit to the end user is just
as paramount and a door-set that
provides longevity, reliability
and security, such as that which
is offered by the Dynamic 2D
and 2D-F hinge, combines the
complete package as opposed to
focusing on just one aspect.
Dynamic 2D and 2DF
Hinges Benefits
• Superior aesthetics and
performance
• Fit and forget – eliminates
remedial work on sagging
doors and can be fitted with
by one operative
• System specific jigs
guaranteeing accuracy
• Complete security down
both sides of door with
maximised door opening.
• Custom design sash plates
for all leading profile
systems
Nick Monger, Purchasing
Director at TruFrame,
commented “We have been using
the 2D hinge for all of our ‘Secure
by Design’ jobs for some time
as we continue to make a real
impact in the marketplace.”
In addition, with aesthetics
being a strong part of our product

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profile and developed in order
to meet the required need for
a complete range of guaranteeable metallic finishes for our
door hinges, SFS intec have
introduced our new superior
high performance Endurabrite
Bright Chrome and Gold finishes
in addition to another 21 solid
colour offerings.

‘make real impact
in the marketplace’
Endurabrite Benefits
• Used to harsh
environments
• Guarantee-able bright
metallic finishes
• Superior, lustrous finish
• Further extends the range of
colours and finishes
• Can be applied to both
inward and outward opening
doors
• > 1000 hours salt spray with
no signs of corrosion.
As it is impossible to know where
a door will be installed - a sea front
building at Scarborough or next
to a cement works - a product that
can withstand harsh environments
whilst still retaining its lustre finish
is imperative. Endurabrite has
successfully been used within the
automotive industry for truck
parts such as wheel bolts and other
tough applications, and the unique
double protection process has been
proven to exceed more than 1000
hours salt spray with no signs of
corrosion.
For further information
contact Customer Services
on 0113 2085 500