Door Industry Journal - Winter 2021

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 126 THE door industry journal winter 2021 Locks & Building Hardware Allegion Launches New Briton Customer-Centric Website The Briton brand is synonymous with the best in door controls and exit hardware and Allegion is pleased to announce the launch of the newly designed, end-user focused Briton website. Following updates to their brand style, the new Briton website boasts a streamlined, modern design and concentrates on providing customers with improved functionality and a wide collection of essential resources. The website brings together the full product portfolio of Briton Door Controls and will be updated frequently to ensure users have access to the latest information in a bid to assist users throughout the product selection process. Adopting a user-friendly navigational system, the website will act as a central resource hub and will include detailed product listings with features and specifications details, downloadable certification information, and a refreshed set of supporting product datasheets and literature. In addition, a new automatic Door Closer Calculator and useful product selectors will further help users by recommending the most suitable products for their projects. What Fabricators Need to Know About Anodised Aluminium Aluminium is known for being a versatile metal. Flexible, strong and corrosion resistant; it’s the ideal building material. It is significantly more environmentally friendly than other metals as it is 100% recyclable, meaning that carbon savings increase each time it is recycled. Although aluminium can withstand weathering better than other metals, it can still tarnish and oxidise over time if it does not receive additional treatment. One of the best ways to protect and enhance the appearance is by giving it an anodised finish. HOPPE has been using anodised finishes for its aluminium door and window hardware for over 35 years. This finish is created by using an electrolytic process which enhances its natural qualities making it even more durable. No additional covering is applied, it simply creates a layer that is built up from the existing aluminium and fully integrated with the metal substrate. This increases its corrosion and abrasion resistance, and helps the product to retain its appearance. Corrosion resistance Anodised finishes are suitable for external applications, even in coastal locations. HOPPE’s external door handles, the Atlanta and Tokyo, are available with anodised finishes as a profile or security set. HOPPE brand name products are tested to ensure flawless operation. These tests closely reflect the everyday knocks hardware experiences and extend beyond the requirements of technical standards such as DIN EN 1906. As part of its commitment to high quality products, all HOPPE handles have a 10-year mechanical operation guarantee, as long as assembly and maintenance guidelines are followed. Design choice When the anodising process takes place, the final finish can also be altered. Silver and gold are popular choices to complement traditional hardware finishes not only for entrance doors, but also around the home. As part of HOPPE’s duranorm ® range there are internal door handles with an anodised finish. The Dubayy, Seattle and Ibiza series have a contemporary handle design to match a range of interiors and are available in silver colour and polished chrome. Finding hardware for aluminium window and door systems HOPPE (UK) has launched a leaflet designed to help aluminium window and door manufacturers looking to specify compatible hardware for their products including handles, panic hardware and door closers. To get a free copy of the leaflet, contact Andy on andy.matthews@hoppe.com or 01902 484 400. www.hoppe.com