Door Industry Journal - Winter 2013

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 60 THE door industry journal winter 2013 building hardware ESCAPE FAST WITH LOCKMASTER PANIC DOUBLE DOOR GEARING Yale Door and Window Solutions has unveiled a patented double door multipoint panic door system, created and accredited to offer emergency egress for a wide range of applications. The new double door panic door system from the world’s favourite lock company has been designed specifically to work with Lockmaster to offer all the advantages of high security and compression performance, together with accredited emergency egress capability. Complementing the existing single panic door system, the new patented double door variant is fully CE Marked and tested to industry standards including full ICM accredited compliance with EN1125:2008, the European standard panic door hardware performance. Says Huw Rogers, Technical Services Manager at Yale Door and Window Solutions: “The new patented double door solution is a unique system for use on outward opening single and double exit doors, even in high frequency applications. “Even more importantly for Yale Door and Window Solutions, it is a showcase for our commitment to fabricators, to introduce innovations in hardware that can be easily included into an existing product portfolio, with minimal impact to their operational processes, regardless of whether they are manufacturing PVCu, composite, timber of aluminium doors.” An optional external access handle set working on an innovative clutch mechanism, ensures that once the key is removed the system is securely locked to the outside whilst maintaining full emergency egress functionality at all times. The new Lockmaster Panic double door gearing is certified to 200,000 cycles on doors up to 200 kilos and is tested to resist corrosion to in excess of 240 hours NSS. As with all Yale Door and Window Solutions Locking systems, the new system is offered with a ten year product guarantee, for additional peace of mind. For further product details or more information, please visit www.yaledws.co.uk/panic UNION INTRODUCES EXIMO®: NEW RANGE OF EXIT DEVICES UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, has consolidated and developed its panic and emergency exit device offering, launching a new suited range ideal for a variety of project specifications. The Eximo® range - suitable for use on both timber and steel doors - has been launched as part of the larger ‘We are UNION’ campaign, to strengthen and broaden the brand’s offering. Featuring eight new products, UNION’s latest offering includes panic latches and bolts, emergency push pads, mortice operated exit devices featuring UNION’s Optimus3 mortice lock cases, and outside access products with lever and knob variants. All products within the Eximo® panic exit suite are suitable for use on exit doors and routes within public buildings where in a crisis, the exit route is unfamiliar, making them ideal for applications such as hospitals, schools and leisure facilities. Conversely, the products available under the emergency exit range are designed for use in buildings, where users are familiar with the exit routes and procedures - making them a crucial feature in offices and commercial developments. Designed to be easy to install, use and adjust, all Eximo® products are also fully retro-fittable with the market’s most popular products - an advantage when working on refurbishment projects. All products within the new Eximo® range come with a 10-year guarantee and are non-handed to provide a flexible solution. Plus, with an enhanced finish and adjustments made to improve performance over time, the panic and emergency exit device ranges offer superior quality, at a competitive price point. Ian Bartlett, Head of Product Management for ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, commented: “In addition to complementing UNION’s mortice campaign, which is all about reinforcing our place as market leaders, the Eximo® range is also designed to provide a solution for all specifications. “Following customer feedback we’ve ensured that all products within the new range are easy to use and install, helping to save time on site and ensuring optimum functionality. In addition, the comprehensive range is easy to understand, aiding the specification process.” All UNION panic exit devices are fully CE certified to EN1125, with emergency exit devices tested to EN179. Plus, all products within the new ranges are Certifire approved, withstanding 30 & 60-minute fire tests on timber doors and 240 minutes on steel doors. For more information visit www.uniononline.co.uk