Pro Installer September 2016 - Issue 42 | Page 40

40 SEPTEMBER 2016 PRO INSTALLER PRO PRODUCTS www.proinstaller.co.uk WHEN WALL HYGIENE COUNTS Hygienic wall cladding is a specification required in more than 80% of new build projects as well as refurbishment programmes, says MP Plastic Building Products Ltd. The Sheffield-based company’s CleanClad hygienic wall cladding is designed specifically for spaces that require high levels of hygiene, such as commercial kitchens, food preparation and storage areas, laboratories, food processing premises and wet areas. MP Plastic Building Products says CleanClad is a modern and cost-effective substitute for hard-to-maintain stainless steel. The product, says the company, uses a PVCu system that is less expensive than some alternatives, is quick and trouble-free to install and easy to keep clinically clean. In areas that require regular twostage and deep cleans, CleanClad provides an answer to total wall hygiene. It can be bonded to most surfaces and is available in two sheet sizes and four thickness depths. As well as white, CleanClad also comes in a range of pastel and gloss colours - for premises such as restaurants and areas with a high visual impact. MP Plastic Building Products Ltd also supplies a complementary range of hygienic ceiling panels, flooring products and essential accessories such as corner joints, PVCu Socks with clout BlueGuard is the anti-abrasion durability sock specially designed for those who work within the manual labour industry who require hardwearing, reliable footwear. BlueGuard has been tested to be 46 times more durable than standard socks, and offers a fully cushioned structure, support to the arches of the foot and smooth toe seams for extra comfort. The anti-abrasion technology has resulted in a high strength sock that will last much longer than the standard sock, as well as having low moisture absorption and fast-drying qualities for fresh feet all day long. www.sockshop.co.uk skirting, and edging and jointing strips. MP Plastic Building Products offers a nationwide installation service and free site survey. For further information about CleanClad, visit www.cleanclad.net or www.hygienic-wall-cladding.net or call 0333 456 6708. APP ACCESS GETS SMARTER Recent years have seen the rise of near field communication (NFC) ena bled devices such as transport card readers, computer game figurines, and quick contactless payments. Now the same technology is being used for door access control cylinder smart locks from ISEO, for fitting to new doors, but also easily retrofitted. This electronic access control system combines NFC technology with Bluetooth connectivity to allow quick access or remote access from up to 10m away. The free to update Argo App gives access to all Libra operated doors allowing users to open doors remotely, see who accessed doors at certain times and to give access to specific NFC devices such as credit cards, smartphones, and smart watches. The previous 1,000 events are logged on the Libra device and can be emailed out through the app for monitoring purposes. Up to 300 people can be managed through the app with different access levels possible on different doors for different users so perfect for any commercial applications. The Libra electric cylinder is easy to retrospectively fit into doors with European cylinder locks, and runs directly off internal batteries which have a three-year guar- antee. This Italian designed and manufactured lock is secured with anti-drill and anti-break technology and is heavy duty. The security features have been awarded the highest level of international classification, certified to IP66 grade. All Libra door locks are available in several colours and finishes and have streamlined, aesthetic designs which easily adapt to all architectural and furnishing styles. Suitable for industrial, domestic and residential locations, the locks use visual and audible feedback to ensure seamless usability for all age ranges and user types. The Libra is an environmentally friendly product, being awarded the ISO14001 certificate, consisting of 100% recyclable easily separable materials and having lead-free soldering resins. Please see the link for the YouTube video about the ISEO Libra cylinder https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=89leiHr8UUQ