Door Industry Journal - Winter 2015

90 THE door industry journal winter 2015 building hardware Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk P C Henderson introduces Slido close: A smooth operator for sliding doors P C Henderson, leading designer and manufacturer of sliding door hardware, introduces Slido Close, a pneumatic door closer that is suitable for both new and retrofit sliding door applications. The hardware is easy to install, and is ideal for residential and light commercial use. Slido Close features an adjustable speed setting, making it suitable for sliding door applications that require a smooth and quiet closing operation. For use where a power source is not required, the hardware is suitable for timber or metal sliding door panels and has been tested to accommodate doors with a weight up to 100kg and a width of up to 1270mm. Andrew Royle, UK Commercial Director, P C Henderson adds: “We are always looking at introducing new products that our customers will find valuable. With Slido Close, our customers can now transform their new or existing sliding doors with an application that enhances the closing function thanks to its pneumatic operation.” Suitable for both left and right hand opening doors, Slido Close is available in a striking chrome finish with an attractive matching fascia and an adjustable speed feature. P C Henderson is a member of the Door & Hardware Federation which represents all the key manufacturers and installers of industrial, commercial, pedestrian and garage doors and powered gates, as well as manufacturers of locks, building hardware and architectural ironmongery. To download the latest digital brochure please visit www.pchenderson.com Relcross Open More Doors The Leonard Cheshire home at Greenacres in Sutton Coldfield have just had installed their 20th Relcross REL 1000 automatic door operator. The home has 32 single rooms and provides a range of services (including nursing care) for adults with physical and sensory disabilities. The door closers have all been installed over a number of years by Rowsman Ltd and supplied by Relcross via BM Architectural Ironmongers. The 1000 series is an electrically powered low-energy swing door operator. It provides easy access for people with disabilities, the elderly or the frail and is designed for doors where automated opening is available by default for all users. Opening and closing speeds are adjustable and the microprocessor controller ensures reliability. The latest installation is for a resident’s room and is operated by a wheelchair mounted proximity sensor or wall mounted push buttons. There is also a key override. The REL 1000 operator is wired to the home’s fire alarm system and automatically closes the door after a timed delay in the event of an alarm. This state-of-the art system is suitable for medium to low traffic interior and exterior doors. Standard features include a switchable “push and go” facility for automation without additional activation devices. All commands are performed directly and positively via intelligent microprocessor control with none of the delays associated with some other mechanisms. The all electric operation simplifies installation via a single mains connection and a battery back-up allows up to 10 full cycle operations in the event of a mains power failure. Integral ports are provided for additional activation and sensor units and accessories such as electric strikes, access control systems, electrified locks and card readers may be easily retro-fitted. For further information about Relcross door closers call 01380 729600, visit www.relcross.co.uk or email sales@relcross.co.uk