Monthly Archives: January 2011

I am trying to find a device that will stop doors slamming in a breeze – fire doors in a factory that slam closed. Do you sell dampers or an approriate soft closing device?

Posted on 21st January 2011 by Editor

A good quality door closer will do that job.  Please see the link to our heavy duty door closers, and I suggest you look at the Geze TS4000 or the Geze TS2000 BC (back check stops the door slamming open … Continue reading →

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I have a fire door in a specialist nursing home caring for vulnerable adults which…

Posted on 20th January 2011 by Editor

…needs to be opened on a regular basis to allow access for staff but which also needs to discourage the residents from using it, for their own safety.  Therefore it needs to be secure but easily opened daily and opened … Continue reading →

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Q: (from Gwyn) I am looking for guided rail door closers for two disabled toilets and a standard toilet for a Church building.

Posted on 18th January 2011 by Editor

A: We can certainly help you choose the best door closers for those particular doors, but it might be a good idea to discuss your requirements with us to be sure of getting the best one.  Ones which might be worthy … Continue reading →

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I am unsure which lockcase to purchase for my door handles I am looking order door handles for my new doors, S103 mitred lever BSS/PSS and matching bathroom lock set but could you please let me know which lockcase I need?

Posted on 17th January 2011 by Editor

You can order the “S103 bathroom set, Duel” (which includes the door handles, bathroom indicator set & bathroom lock case), just select 44mm (or 57mm) for the backset dimension – the usual for domestic doors is 44mm, and as they’re … Continue reading →

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Q: Please advise which make and model of door closer would be most suitable for a regularly used internal office fire door?

Posted on 17th January 2011 by Editor

A: Depending upon the traffic experienced by this door AND the type of seals (fire & smoke, acoustic etc?) the best and most adjustable door closer for this situation is the Geze TS4000 which is rated for a million cycles.  … Continue reading →

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I am interested in buying a set of your Rollan 40 sliding door gear or heavier but none of the doors I am looking at give the weight it is for a double internal door to divide open plan living room diner. Any idea of the weight of those ordinary pine doors?

Posted on 16th January 2011 by Editor

The weight for a solid pine door with dimensions 800 x 2100 x 33mm thick would be approximately 32 kgs, if your doors are similar in size to this, the Rollan 40 system would be the one to go for.  … Continue reading →

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Can I fit the glass door at a later date after the pocket sliding gear has been fitted into the cavity?

Posted on 15th January 2011 by Editor

With the iMpero there is access built-in to do that, the Hideaway cannot be used with frameless glass.  In fact it is recommended that you fit the gear first, so you can measure the exact size of glass to buy, … Continue reading →

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Q: Do you supply a door closer for a upvc door?

Posted on 14th January 2011 by Editor

A: Yes. When choosing a door closer for a uPVC door, similar criteria apply to when choosing for a timber door; how wide is the door? What is its function? Do they open out or open in? etc.  We suggest … Continue reading →

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Does the Rollan sliding door track cause the doors to sit proud of the door frame or architrave, or do you sell spacers to bring the running gear forward?

Posted on 13th January 2011 by Editor

If you’re using double doors to part and slide alongside a wall either side of the opening, and the opening has architrave/frame protruding, the doors will have to pass that and thus will stand out further than otherwise.  The wall … Continue reading →

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Q: I’m looking at your panic hardware here on the site, I have a 1000mm wide door, what is the actual length of the push bar on the Exidor 294?

Posted on 12th January 2011 by Editor

A: The bar itself comes at 1180mm long in both the standard Exidor 294 and Exidor 296 kits and is designed to be cut down to size. For future reference, oversize bars are available at 1600mm and 2100mm in panic … Continue reading →

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