Door Industry Journal - Winter 2019

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk THE door industry journal winter 2019 103 Timber & Metal Doorsets New Testing – FBLS Fire Block Louvre System Following recent testing at Warringtonfire, the popular FBLS Fire Block Louvre System available from ZEROplus further established itself as the market leading solution for ventilation in fire rated steel doorsets. As well as still offering an unrivalled duration of up to 240 minutes, it is now available to suit apertures up to 813mm wide (previously 610mm). Although the FBLS has been available for many years, a call for re-testing led to Zero deciding to take the opportunity to increase the size scope available. Therefore, a full-scale integrity only fire test was carried out using a previously tested steel doorset at Warringtonfire to BS 476: Part 22: 1987 and successfully ran for an impressive 330 minutes. This now means that as well as offering aperture heights up to 1524mm (maximum width 457mm) the FBLS can now offer aperture widths up to 813mm (maximum height 1219mm). Sales Director Mark Lockley commented “At Zero we are committed to offering products which are continually tested and proven. This new testing, and subsequent increased size scope, means that the FBLS firmly establishes itself as a leading proven ventilation solution for fire doors”. Although this new testing and size scope only relates to fire rated steel doorsets, the FBLS is still assessed for use in previously successfully fire tested timber doorsets for both 30 and 60 minute durations, again to BS 476: Part 22: 1987, to a maximum aperture size of 610mm x 610mm. Feel free to call ZEROplus on 01785 282910 to gain specific details. ASSA ABLOY Door Group Unveils Two Brand New High Performance Steel Door Ranges ASSA ABLOY Door Group, has launched two new high performance steel doorsets within its Powershield Security Doorset range. The new SR3 and SR4 steel door ranges, also known as Torr and Titan, have been developed from scratch to offer a product compatible with increased frame and ironmongery options, allowing greater freedom of design for architects and specifiers. The doors are suitable for an extensive range of sectors, including banks, power stations, hospitals, safe rooms, MOD buildings, personal security, arenas and stadiums. After listening to customers requirements, the Torr and Titan ranges have been redeveloped to replace the Glen and Strangford security doors and are certified under LPS1175 Issue 7 to withstand against sustained, professional burglar and vandal attacks. The launch ensures specifiers, architects and contractors can source a complete doorset solution from one trusted single point of contact. Compatible with a wide range of Kaye Certified locking systems, in single and double configurations, the two new door ranges can also come with or without LPS rated and certified vision panels, in a range of frame styles. With a leaf and frame weight reduction of up to 40% from previous ranges, the Torr and Titan ranges are overall easier to install, handle and lighter to use – making them an ideal choice for a wide range of projects. The ranges prioritise both the performance and the aesthetic of the doorsets, completely removing industrial looking features from the outside of the door leaf, and reducing the leaf skin thickness to tighten the folds and create a softer aesthetic. The new high security doorsets now look almost identical to standard commercial doorsets, perfect for those looking for discreet or inconspicuous solutions. Brian Sofley, Managing Director at ASSA ABLOY Door Group, explains: “We are always looking for ways to develop ourselves and our trade, ensuring that we deliver the highest quality products and services on the market. I believe both the Torr and Titan ranges really embody this value. “We are confident that the two new ranges will exceed the needs of our customers and specifiers, providing a durable solution which achieves the performance demands required.” For more information on ASSA ABLOY Door Group, please visit https://bit.ly/2YnuyTt .