Allegion Designing Door Hardware For Hospitals For Quiet Recovery

Not surprisingly, noise often tops the list of patient complaints during a hospital stay, and these levels of environmental noise can augment stress, anxiety and aggravation among patients—not to mention caregivers and visitors. Door hardware from Allegion New Zealand is a viable, cost-effective solution healthcare facilities can use to limit noise, with a number of options which can prevent the loud noise made every time a door is opened or closed.

Allegion’s Quiet Electric Latch (QEL) is powered by a motor-driven latch retraction, providing a much quieter solution than traditional exit devices. Because it also requires less power than other electric latch products, it can be wired up to 800 feet when 12 gauge wire is used. This feature is available on all Von Duprin 98/99, 33A/35A, and 94/95 Series exit devices. 

Their Concealed Vertical Cable (CVC) system from Von Duprin is a quieter solution over traditional surface and concealed rods. Enclosed cables do not lift up or down like traditional rods; they operate quietly within the door. The CVC is available as 98/9949 and 33/3549A Series. 

Allegion’s Pneumatic Controlled Exit Device provides efficient latch retraction using compressed air. It is available on non-electrified panic and fire exit hardware and as an option on all Von Duprin 98/99 and 33A/35A Series exit devices. Similarly, Ives offers heavy-duty rubber door silencers that easily affix to the door frame, acting as a sound absorber. When the door is closed, the silencer absorbs the force generated from closing the door, making it virtually silent.

Noise can also negatively impact friends and loved ones who are visiting patients. When a noisy environment creates stress for visitors, that feeling can be unintentionally transferred to the patient, which has an effect on healing. Allegion can help you specify the appropriate hardware throughout your hospital design to ensure a quieter environment that fits the building's needs and budget, so for more information on biometric access control, digital keypad door locks and entry door locks please go to https://www.allegion.co.nz .