Door Industry Journal - Winter 2017

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 126 THE door industry journal winter 2017 locks and building hardware P C HENDERSON EVOLVE WITH AUTOMATION Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved Evolve range for internal automated straight sliding doors for residential and light commercial applications. Evolve now takes advantage of P C Henderson’s renowned Soltaire product which is known in the market for its exceptionally smooth and reliable operation. To complement the qualities of Soltaire, a quieter operating motor has been paired with Evolve to create a more sophisticated and reliable offering to the market. Technology is changing the way we live our lives and consequently has an impact the design and functionality of our homes and places of work. Smart home technology aims to make your living space more comfortable, convenient and adaptable. Evolve has been designed to support this movement as a step towards achieving a responsive home. Evolve has been designed with flexibility in mind, can be soffit or face fixed and has many key safety features such as obstacle detection and a safe low voltage operation, in addition to this the doors also work as standard sliding doors in the event of a power failure. Available to order now, the system is suppled in a variety of kits for wooden and glass doors weighing up to 80kg. Options include straight sliding and bi-parting models with simultaneous action and are supplied with two wall-mounted ‘push and go’ control panels as standard. To further enhance the range a selection of sensors and remote controls are available as optional extras. Evolve has proved to be popular with residential and light commercial applications such as care homes as it allows for free unrestricted access around a building. Doors open wide enough to allow those in need of walking aids to pass freely and independently from one area to another. To find out more visit www.pchenderson.com or email hello@pchenderson.co.uk TOMMAFOLD BIFOLD DOOR GEAR NOW AVAILABLE IN BLACK FINISH Tommafold is a unique, patented folding door system, providing all the components required to create a premium result for bi-fold doors. Tommafold is often used to open out a room, offering increased light during summer months joining inside space with outside living. Tommafold, predominantly working with timberframes can also be used to create inside room divisions in homes or hotels. Tommafold bi-fold door gear is now also available in a black finish. Black Tommafold is a stainless steel product with an electro-coating, giving the product a solid black appearance and making it extremely resistant to corrosion. Daniel Wells, Sales Director at Runners Sliding Systems commented: “We are very excited to launch this black bifold door gear, it’s especially well-suited for properties that have black ironmongery on their windows and doors, allowing their bifold door gear to be in keeping with their current style”. Tommafold allows doors to open up to 1000mm wide and carry a weight of up to 100kg per panel. It is also extraordinarily robust and secure, with heavy duty precise hinges tested to over 200,000 cycles. Recently accredited by Secured By Design, following a review of Tommafold’s safety features and their latest PAS 24:2016 test report. It has a patented, superior hinge handle set that offers a substantial forged handle and matching hinge set. Systems come with stylish high quality all metal flush bolts, available as locking and non-locking. Tommafold is available through Runners sliding systems based in Buckinghamshire, where black has been added into stock and is available for next day delivery. The product is also stocked in stainless steel, satin stainless steel and brass finish. Runners Sliding Doors T: 01280 822062 W: www.tommafold.com