For many years the threepart clip system , which consists of a profile-related packer , high tensile steel plate and clip , has been used by fabricators and installers around the UK to assist in achieving PAS 24 and Kitemark for windows and doors . More recently with the introduction of Document Q and ever-changing more stringent security testing , GT has been working hard to provide customers with an easy , cost-effective and reliable product from which both fabricators and installers can benefit . Unlike the original GT Securi-clip for externally and internally glazed windows , the new GT Snap-Lok requires zero fabrication time . No screws are required and no measuring and it simply snaps into place using the profile detail to locate itself . This now means that fabricators will not need to install the clip until the unit is installed - or it can be fitted on site very quickly and easily by the installer . MD Carl Taylor said : “ We listened to our customers ’ feedback about |
the current Securi-Clip solution , and found that it can be time-consuming to some fabricators . And we appreciate that it isn ’ t the easiest product to remove as its application was initially designed for externally glazed windows . Like the industry , products evolve , and the market evolves as standards become more difficult to achieve , so we have to move forward and evolve with the market , and that ’ s exactly why we developed Snap- Lok .” Like all GT ’ s Products , GT Snap- Lok has undergone tests that conform to PAS 24 and Document Q . In fact , GT Window Products was recognised at the FIT show 2016 by UCAS accredited test house BSI for the amount of work it put into testing its products - and the company was awarded a certificate for support to customers in achieving and promoting the PAS 24 accreditation . This means fabricators and installers can have peace of mind that this product will achieve the standards they require in modern test such as 2Kn load push , 3kn mechanical load , soft body impact and the manual manipulation test , |
all of which form part of document Q . These are exciting times for GT as this product opens up new avenues to a larger customer base enabling the business to service smaller fabricators and installers direct . Carl added : “ Because of the nature of our other products we relied heavily upon the fabricator to install the product on the production line , but now this new clip is so simple and universal it means that the installer can offer a security package and source the product direct if required .” This is not the only product that GT offers that can be retro-fitted . Two products that are already widely used are GT Sash Seal and GT Bow-Constrictor , both compression devices that improve gasket compression on side-hung or large to- hung windows respectively .
For information or samples or to find your nearest trade counter stockist please call GT Window Products 01684 290944 www . gtwindowproducts . co . uk
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GT Snap Lok
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