Door Industry Journal - Winter 2017

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 102 THE door industry journal winter 2017 automated gates and barriers EXPANSION OF THE S-LINE SAFETY EDGE SERIES New miniature safety edge profiles for barrier protection Bircher presents the latest addition to the S-Line safety edge series in the form of the new EPE016/026A0T profile. The new profile is the first in the S-Line safety edge series to click into the holding rail laterally in the same way as the CoverLine series. Due to its lateral attachment principle, the aluminium mounting rail is completely concealed. This results in a uniform appearance, which blends harmoniously – even into demanding designs. Specific development combined with versatile applications The profile was specifically developed for mounting on intricate gates and barrier systems, which tend to have complicated design requirements and guarantees increased safety standards at the same time. Furthermore, the new aluminium mounting rail – which features a concave shape that is unique to the market – holds the rounded shape of the barrier arm perfectly. High-response sensitivity for reliable protection As is already the case for some profiles in the CoverLine series with ENT-R contact strips (20 mm), the arcing chamber on the EPE016/026A0T is designed to be at the top of the profile. As a result, less force is needed to trigger a switch and therefore to stop the closing procedure. Just 55 N of force and 3 mm actuating travel is enough to activate the safety edge. Easy assembly thanks to reduced arcing chamber height With the optimised position of the arcing chamber and the patented Chamber Height Reduction Effect, the ENT07 contact strip can be fully fed-in effortlessly. As soon as installers click the profile laterally into the holding rail, the chamber height decreases by several millimetres, thereby reducing the response travel by this distance. A wide range of accessories Alongside their new profile, Bircher is not only launching the corresponding AP-G2 aluminium mounting rail, but also two brand new PVC rails which offer a lighter alternative to the classic aluminium. The PP-G3 plastic rail also has an additional T-foot so that the safety edge can be inserted into an existing C-groove. This means that non-switching sealing profiles – for example on roller shutters or lightweight roller gates, can be retrofitted with a safety edge which provides reliable protection on the primary closing edge. In addition to this innovative new profile, Bircher also provides a new, flexible EN-C26 end cap, which can be fitted to the EPE016/026A0T profile in just a few simple steps. The end cap features pull-off pins so it can either be glued or screwed to the inserted profile. Together with the concealed aluminium rail, the end caps ensure perfect integration into elegant door and gate designs. www.in2access.co.uk ADVERTISE YOUR LATEST NEW PRODUCT ONLINE Our Blog and Newsletter Combo Package - from £35 You can benefit from some help in promoting your business, its products and services on the Door Industry Journal Blog at an incredibly low price, typically £35 (max £55) towards our page creation and layout costs. But if you advertise with us, you will receive the publicity absolutely free of charge. Visit page 11 of our media pack to find out more www.dijonline.co.uk Email your articles for consideration and a quote to: mail@doorindustryjournal.co.uk Visit our Blog to see the kind of publicity we provide: blog.doorindustryjournal.co.uk BLOGGING