New Allegion Product Provides Easy Access for Less Able Users

While Allegion is a new name in the security industry, they are not new. For over a century, they have kept people safe and secure with category leading products, from inventing the “panic release bar” exit device in 1908 to pioneering the first-ever electric-controlled lock.  Their brands have been innovators for almost as long as people have locked doors, and recently they have come up with a new door closer to provide easy access for less able users.

Door closers are there to close and keep fire doors closed in the event of a fire, and a self-closing door with a conventional door closer can be very difficult for less able users to operate. Users such as the elderly, small children and those with physical disabilities can find it difficiult to escape to safety. This is because the ease with which such a door can be pulled open can be severely compromised by the strong opposing force that is being applied to keep it closed.
 
The linear cam action principle of Briton Cam Action Closers is extremely efficient, as the initial opening force decreases rapidly as the door opens, allowing less able users to overcome the closing power without any problem. Briton Cam Action Closers offer easy opening and reliable closing, while meeting New Zealand standards.
 
Briton Cam Action Closers are available in three models – high-performance (2700), standard (2300) and concealed (2400). The high-performance model is for applications where wind or air pressure is likely to apply significant force to the door or for heavier, larger doors.
 
Features of this product include an adjustable closing speed and latch speed, and
Briton 2300 and 2700 closers can be used on fire and smoke barrier doors. The Briton 2700 meets UK Disability standards, NZS4121 standards and AS1428.1 disability standards, and the 2700 model has been tested and meets New Zealand standards. They have a 10 year warranty and the modern design and stainless steel finish will enhance a building’s aesthetics, so for more information on entrance door handles, security door handles and locks and keypad entry locks please go to https://www.allegion.co.nz .