Door Industry Journal - Winter 2017

120 THE door industry journal winter 2017 locks and building hardware Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk BARRIER-SABCO PASSES 3KN TEST Barrier Components’ popular SABCO frameless balustrade system has passed the rigorous 3kN test with flying colours, confirming it offers the quality and performance for ANY commercial or residential installation. What’s more, this system didn’t need any adaption to pass only requiring additional clamps, proving that this is a market leading design. SABCO can now therefore be specified with confidence for all installations from stadia, airports and railway stations to commercial, residential and domestic developments. Barrier-SABCO is a balustrade hardware system boasting a hi-tech, sleek and minimal finish and offers the perfect cost effective solution for Frameless glass providing an installation that’s designed to be simple to install and achieve BS EN 6180:2011*. The system offers some great unique features. It only requires 400mm fixing centres to achieve the 1.5kN performance which is reduced to 200mm for 3Kn. It allows for easy alignment of the glass during installation providing up to +/-15mm adjustment either way. Tightening is achieved using torx screws that can be tightened easily with a cordless screwdriver - speeding up the install time. The system includes removable covers (anodised to Marine grade 20 microns) to allow the installation of the channel without risk of damaging the finish. The natural or Satin stainless anodised covers are then simply fitted at the end of the operation. The system can also be supplied in either a base mount or side mount and in two finishes – Natural Anodised or Stainless Steel effect Anodised. Both finishes are 20 microns thick so perfect for coastal or clean room applications. A popular addition introduced to complement the system is high quality RGBW LED lighting strip. The strips can be used with either a 12v or 24v power supply and has an impressive 60 LED’s per metre. The pure white LED’s are incorporated into the colour LED’s and not set alternately along the string and the strip is Nano coated rather than silicone offering a slimmer alternative that doesn’t discolour. It is IP68 rated for external use, comes with a 5 year warranty and can be purchased with a range of RF remote controls if required. Developed by Sadev of France, it is stocked and distributed by Barrier Components Ltd based in Purfleet, Essex in the UK. Barrier Components is an architectural hardware supplier that for the past 30 years has specialised in the supply of high quality hardware products. For full specification and video footage of the system and how it works view Barrier Components e-commerce web site at www.barrier-components.co.uk . The website enables users to order from a vast architectural hardware product range online, providing a one-stop-shop for high quality, great looking and effective architectural hardware products, all backed by adequate stock and an efficient service ethos. For further information or assistance please contact the Barrier Components Technical Team on 03300 373 334 or sales@barrier-components.co.uk . *The product has passed independent British Standards BS EN 6180:2011 testing up to 1.5kN on most glass thicknesses for both base fix and side fix variants. DARKER EVENINGS SPARK SECURITY CONCERNS FOR YOUNGER HOMEOWNERS New research reveals that younger homeowners are more security conscious than those over the age of 65. The research, conducted by HOPPE UK, has shown that three quarters of homeowners aged 18-34 worry about their home security more as the clocks go back. Considerably less homeowners over the age of 65 share these concerns, with 60% of respondents saying they don’t worry more during the winter months. Just under two thirds of respondents aged 18-34 know the security standard of their front and back door handles compared to only half of homeowners over the age of 65, further emphasising younger homeowners’ increased awareness of security. However, all respondents identified their front door as their first priority if they were looking to improve the security of their home. The security of any entrance door can be improved instantly using the HOPPE Atlanta security handle set. It is designed to enclose the locking cylinder to protect against extraction. The Atlanta security handle has passed cylinder and door hardware attack tests to deliver enhanced security performance and therefore a greater level of property protection. Suitable for use on composite and PVC doors, the HOPPE Atlanta security handle has been tested Annex A of PAS24; the minimum standard set by British Standards Institution (BSI). PAS24 accredited hardware helps homeowners to resist the levels and methods of attack most often experienced in the UK that are usually associated with the casual or opportunist burglar. For further information on the Atlanta security handle please call HOPPE UK on 01902 484400 or visit http://bit.ly/HOPPE-atlanta-security