| Product Standards Certification and what our symbols mean |
It is important to ensure that all ironmongery being installed has the correct certification and has been tested to the relevant standards. This will help prevent product product failure and unnecessary emergency callout charges. |
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| Steel Grades A guide to the different grades of stainless steel |
Find out why there is a price difference between two identically looking handles and what the different grades of stainless steel are used for. |
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| Fire Door Ironmongery Typical Fire Door Ironmongery requirements |
This guide illustrates what products should be used together with the various BS EN and CE standards. Following a recent fire door inspection, alarmingly we identified that over 70% of the fire doors had been fitted with non-compliant ironmongery. |
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| Lever Handles and Knob Furniture Guide explaining BS EN 1906 |
This offers a detailed explaination of the performance requirements of door furniture. |
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| Hinges Guide to BS EN 1935 classification |
This guide provide assistance when selecting door hinges based on weight, usage and fire rating and will help ensure the correct products are selected. |
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| Locks and Latches Guide explaining BS EN 12209 |
Detailed explanation on the different classifications depending upon frequency of use, ensuring that the correct lock or latch is installed. |
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| Door Closers & Fire Door Hold Open Devices Guide to EN1154 classification |
Choosing the correct door closing device on both fire rated and non-fire rating doors can be daunting and costly if an incorrect closer is installed. The EN1154 classification guide provides clear and concise guidance on how to ascertain which closing device is most suited to your requirements.
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| DDA, BS 8300, Approved Document M and Equality Act (2010) Overview of the Equality Act (2020) |
Explanation of the DDA Act and its replacement with the Equality Act (2010). |
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| Post installation maintenance advice (O&M Manual) Guide to care of finishes |
Provides full details on the correct way to maintain your products to ensure they continue to work correctly throughout their lifetime. |
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| Eco-Friendly Antimicrobial Ironmongery Ranges Introduction to our range |
A detailed guide to our Eco-friendly options, explanation of our uniquely formulated Antimicrobial coating, FAQ's and a list of harmful organisms it eliminates. |
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