Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 120 Locks & Building Hardware Ade Collins, Laboratory Manager at Winkhaus UK, emphasised the significance of these services, stating, “Traditional testing outcomes often end with a pass or fail result, which can significantly impede development progress. Technical Development Days mitigate these setbacks by enabling iterative design adjustments without the time and cost constraints associated with formal testing.” “When it comes to innovation, and creating bespoke products, a quick turnaround will provide a real benefit to our customers and the roll-out of their products. Our team works together with customers to get them to market as quickly as possible, providing them with a significant competitive advantage.” As a UKAS accredited test facility, Winkhaus Laboratories plays a pivotal role in supporting innovation and accreditation for its partners. Boasting membership in the British Measurement and Testing Association, the laboratory stands as a beacon of excellence in the industry. For over 25 years, Winkhaus Laboratories has provided a comprehensive suite of services, including full product assessment and accreditation, part assessment, and partner development evaluation. Its facilities cater to a myriad of testing needs, spanning security, durability, and weather resistance. Why Winkhaus? Winkhaus UK is part of Winkhaus Group, a leading manufacturer of door locking solutions, window fitting systems and access control solutions. For over 170 years we have been designing innovative security solutions for residential and commercial applications. All our products are designed and engineered in our state-of-the-art production facilities in Germany. At Winkhaus UK, everything we do is centred around guaranteeing the success of our customers, providing added value services and solutions to ensure they have maximum competitiveness. From the quality and reliability that is consistently measured through the manufacturing process, ensuring timely delivery and a dedicated customer service team, to the bespoke development and testing of our technical and laboratory teams, Winkhaus offers a comprehensive service to our customers that doesn’t end once our products are sold. www.winkhaus.co.uk Among the tests offered are: • PAS24: Enhanced Security Performance • BS6375 (part 1, 2, and 3): Performance of Doors and Windows • BS EN1634-3: Smoke Control Test • TS007: Enhanced Security Performance Simple Security at its Best: ARRONE Launches New TS 008 Tested Letterplate The new TS 008:2022 tested letterplate from ARRONE, a HOPPE Group brand, offers protection from key fishing by burglars looking to gain entry via a front door. Its arrival follows the latest Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) data showing that entry via a door occurred in 72% of reported burglaries from April 2022 to March 2023. Andy Matthews, head of sales at HOPPE (UK), warns doors are still a target for opportunist burglars: “Homeowners are more aware of the need to protect their property, but they are less aware of the role that high-quality door hardware, such as a letterplate, plays in deterring and even preventing certain burglaries.” Letterbox fishing can be prevented by using a security shroud – a letterplate restrictor or security hood – on the inside of the door. The new AR708HS letterplate offers a non-restrictive door opening and features a projection of just 21mm, with a slimline cover on the inside. It has an adjustable stepped internal sleeve preventing the internal letterplate flap from being fully opened. Anti-theft steel side guard plates also offer protection while allowing mail to pass freely through. The AR708HS letterplate has been tested to The Door and Hardware Federation’s (dhf) TS 008:2022. All new doors fitted with a letterplate must pass this standard to be PAS 24 and meet document Q requirements. It has also undergone a 20,000-cycle flap test and 480-hour neutral salt spray testing on the external flap. The letterplate can be used on both 44mm and 54mm door thicknesses and is available in seven finishes matching other suited products from ARRONE. A split finish is available, combining a white flap internally with one of seven external finishes. A fire-rated version, the AR708FHS, for apartment entrance doors is available. www.hoppe.co.uk
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