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Bishop Ramsey School - GHM Rock Townsend -
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At Leaderflush Shapland we believe that a continuous new
product development programme is essential to maintain our
leading position within the marketplace. To assist with our
product development we have a range of in-house test facilities
which include a furnace for fire testing and a cyclic testing
facility for assessing durability.
Sentinel
Making hands safe
For some time, the hinge edge of a door has been seen as a
possible area of harm for children with a potential for shearing
and crushing of small, inquisitive fingers as door closers
fitted as part of the fire-safety requirements shut the door
automatically.
Traditionally, these vulnerable areas have been protected by
bulky and sometimes unsightly retro-fit products which are both
expensive and prone to damage and vandalism. Leaderflush
Shapland has developed a new finger and hand protection system -
Sentinel (patent pending) - which offers a discrete,
aesthetically pleasing solution using a pivoted design with
decorative timber elements.
This unique design, which is an integral part of the doorset,
also brings the following benefits:
- Prevents the crushing and shearing of
fingers (adults and children)
- Fully complies with Building Regulations
and can be incorporated into all BSF design applications
- Ideal for all classroom doors (excluding
music rooms)
- Cannot be ripped off so negates the cost
of ongoing replacement
- Offers wide choice of design aesthetics to
the specifier/designer
- Modern design and smooth line profile is
ideal for inspirational environments
- Provides inspirational creativity for
specifiers and designers
- Extended product life and reduced
maintenance costs
The integral solution not only satisfies important performance
requirements but also adds an option for a unique, contemporary,
modern design for timber doorsets. Finally, it also negates the
need for on-site trades fitting retro-fit components. |
