makes them recognisable as such – and thus as the fulfilment of a promise of quality to everyone who uses our handles.
Essential school maintenance and repair work within education establishments is carried out throughout the year, with door handle levers and door closers being identified as items of hardware that are replaced often.
Whether door hardware is being replaced as part of reactive or ongoing maintenance plans, or installed in newly built schools, HOPPE is a great choice for several reasons.
Nylon
Nylon is easy to clean and doesn’t discolour with the use of mild detergents or disinfectants. A finish that has been tried and tested for more than 30 years, it is also suitable for sports facilities, changing rooms and showers because of its corrosion-resistant properties.
The Nylon range is available in 10 colours and is perfect for creating a colour coding system that allows it to be used to identify areas in buildings for specific use or access. There may be some settings where the use of subtle colours, which are less visually stimulating, can prevent confusion or distraction.
In schools with special needs facilities, Nylon can be a good choice because of its tactile nature. It offers anti-static properties and doesn’t feel cold to the touch. It is important to consider the visual contrast and comply with the light reflectance value (LRV) in British Standard BS8493:2008.
The Nylon range is available in red rouge, claret, cobalt blue, midnight blue, ebony black, viridian green, diamond white, anthracite grey, dove grey and golden yellow. It has been BSEN1906 performance tested, and the steel cores version has also been included in BS EN1634 part 1 fire door testing.
Coordinating Nylon accessories including signage, hooks, finger plates, back plates, pull handles, and interior handles set on roses and escutcheons are also available - making it easy for specifiers to order everything required for each door.
View the Nylon catalogue here.
Door closers
Door closers play an integral part in making sure doors open and close effectively. In the event of a fire, a firmly closed fire door will help to slow the effects of flames and smoke.
It’s essential that fire doors and the associated hardware, particularly the door closers, are kept in good working order. Regular inspections play an important role in making sure wear and tear that may lead to defects are detected and repaired sooner rather than later.
The ARRONE AR8209 door closer features a slide arm channel which helps prevent deliberate damage from occurring. Cam action and electromagnetic models are also available in the range.
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