Door Industry Journal - Summer 2014

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk building hardware ASSA ABLOY UK – CHOICE FOR LONDON UNIVERSITY ASSA ABLOY UK has supplied products to a student residence development currently being built for King’s College London university. Champion Hill student accommodation is due to open for the Autumn 2014/15 term. The development will provide rooms for up to 715 students and is being delivered to achieve BREEAM “Outstanding” sustainability standards. The students will have access to extensive communal, social, recreation and study spaces within the refurbished existing Grade 2 listed building on the site. Providing a full ironmongery specification from ASSA ABLOY, products from ASSA ABLOY, ASSA and UNION brands, as well as the Aperio range have been fitted throughout the building, providing access and security solutions for students at the university, which is ranked in the top 30 worldwide. ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s innovative Aperio™ locking solution has been fitted on 2300 doorsets, the RFID wireless door control solution allowed for the simple upgrade of mechanical locks so that they could communicate with a complete access control system. Aperio™ is cost-effective and easy to install, as it can be fitted without the need to modify any doors, plus the sophisticated system provides real time audits and instant updates of access restrictions through the existing access control system. A range of Optimus 3 locks, StrongBOLT™ deadlocks and 1000 series furniture from UNION, have also been installed throughout the new residence. Both the Optimus 3 range and StrongBOLT™ deadlocks are tested as suitable for high frequency use, making them the ideal choice for the heavy demands of student accommodation, whilst the attractive stainless steel door furniture is in keeping with the project’s modern aesthetics. ASSA’s electromagnetic hold open devices and ASSA ABLOY’s DC500A door controls were installed throughout the main corridors and student accesses to provide safe passage around the building, whilst assisting in meeting the requirements under the Equality Act and Approved Document M (ADM) of The Building Regulation. ASSA Flexcore Plus master key cylinders were also installed, providing a practical and cost effective way of maintaining accessibility, without compromising on security. The whitepaper can be found at: http://www.assaabloy.co.uk/PageFiles/1157632/AAAC_Educ ation_White_Paper.pdf For further information please visit www.assaabloy.co.uk/securitysolutions P C HENDERSON EVOLVES AUTOMATION FOR GLASS DOORS WITH NEW SYSTEM P C Henderson, leading designer and manufacturer of sliding gear systems, has expanded its Evolve range with the introduction of Evolve Glass, a new automated system for glass doors. Evolve 60 for Pocket Doors, Evolve 80 for single doors and Evolve 80 SIM for bi-parting doors have all been included in the upgrade along with the F136E fascia which is suitable for use with Evolve Glass 80 and Evolve Glass 80 SIM. Evolve is an innovative range of products that offers a convenient and highly sophisticated automated system suited to a variety of applications. Evolve 60 for instance is an ideal solution where space is at a premium, such as toilets and en suite bathrooms, as the pocket door slides perfectly within the wall cavity. The Evolve range of hardware is simple to fit and program with a high level of safety, due to its decoupling action which allows manual operation, obstacle detection and safe low voltage. While the Evolve 80 SIM kit can be used with two doors with a combined weight of up to 80kg. With a range of both wired sensors and a remote fob available, Evolve offers users a system that is versatile and easy to operate. P C Henderson has long been acknowledged as the world leader in the design and manufacture of Sliding Gear Systems for domestic, commercial and industrial applications involving sliding and folding doors. To find out further information visit www.pchenderson.com Make Electric Door Lock Releases “Smart” Safe – Simple - Secure See page 46