BSR Gateways – Challenge and Opportunity for Door Manufacturers The Building Safety Regulator (BSR), grounded in the rigorous “nothing assumed” safety culture of the HSE, represents a fundamental shift in the construction industry. This deliberate ‘fresh start’ has certainly been a major cultural shakeup, creating a steep learning curve as…

Magnetic locks – often referred to as maglocks – are a popular choice for securing doors in commercial, public, and high-traffic areas. They offer reliability, speed of operation, and compatibility with access control systems, making them an effective alternative to traditional mechanical locking methods. If fitted with an inside release…

Any claim of fire resistance in a construction product (as under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)) must be backed up by proof of extensive testing and examination that demonstrates its compliance with the relevant UK or European standards. It all starts with primary fire and smoke testing A Conformity Assessment…

Introduction to the Multipoint Lock The Rutland Multi-Point Lock was developed with the needs of all stakeholders in mind, supporting the door manufacturer to the end-user in security, safety, and ease of fitting and operation. Supported by Police Secured by Design, the RMP3 multipoint lock is successfully tested for fire,…

External door closers There are many advantages to fitting a door closer to an external door, and if the external entrance door is a firedoor, it is mandatory to have a...

A template jig for fitting door closers accurately – everytime … Using a template jig to fit door closers accurately, with speed The importance of correctly...

How is a “Secure” Letterplate / Letterbox defined? A TS008 security letter plate is one that has passed the physical testing regime specified by the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF).  These standardised tests are designed to evaluate resistance to opportunistic attacks by manipulation (physical force and tools), arson, and theft of…