Door Industry Journal - Summer 2023

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Doorsets, Fire Doors, Safety & Security Motorised devices are often used on escape doors which require external access control to restrict who enters a building such as an entrance to a school or college. They are also suitable for use on automatic doors. Motorised touch bars also provide convenience and enable efficient building management. They can be linked to a variety of access control systems which use swipe cards, digital keypads or proximity readers to allow controlled access from outside. They are ideal for large commercial or public buildings and with the addition of a microswitch they can be linked into an estate management off-site control to provide door monitoring. It is important that any panic exit device can operate safely for a realistic lifetime. BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179 outline testing standards used to verify the durability of products: • Grade 6 - 100 000 test cycles • Grade 7 - 200 000 test cycles - If the escape door to which the panic device is fitted is also used during the day as a normal access door, it is important to ensure that the panic device is Grade 7. All Strand Hardware panic and emergency exit devices have achieved Grade 7 durability standards and are UKCA marked. They are also supplied with a maintenance log book that should be passed onto the end user. This includes a table to record weekly and monthly checks which should be undertaken to ensure the device is working correctly. When it comes to emergency and panic devices, Strand Hardware offers the best way out and we have experts on hand to make selection easier. For further information about Strand Hardware products visit: www.strandhardware.co.uk or email: info@strandhardware.co.uk

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