Door Handles

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    How to Fit a Door Handle - Round Rose Levers

    Your door has already been measured, marked up, and fitted with a euro profile mortice cylinder lockcase . The strike plate has been installed in the door frame. A hole has been drilled through the door for the 8mm spindle. Pre-drilled pilot holes in the door have been made for the wood screws and bolt through fixings. Whether this preparation was done on site, in-factory, or a pre-prepared door was supplied, you’re now ready to fit your...
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    Parts of a Door Handle - Euro Backplate Lever...

    Tonk strip = bookcase strip = adjustable shelving Adjustable shelving = twin slot shelving = spur shelving Holdback function = passage mode Cable tidy = desk tidy = cable outlet Bomber hinge = saloon door hinge = double action spring hinge Strap hinge = hook and ride = hook and band hinge The right language and the right words can mean specificity. The wrong words or the incorrect use of language can confuse. Some may understand when you say one thing and...
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    Parts of a Door Handle - Push on Rose Lever...

    A bustling cafe queue at 6:30am on a weekday. Half-awake commuters lined up behind you, half-patiently waiting for you to order. “What’s the little coffee, like an espresso, but not?” “Ristretto?” “No, that doesn’t sound like it.” “Cortado?” “No, not that either, but it does have foam or milk in it, one of the two.” “Macchiato?” “Ah, that’s the badger. One macchiato please.” It’s so frustrating when you know what you want, what you mean, but can’t recall...
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    “O.K. Google, define escutcheon.”

    Using Google for search? Pretty old school now isn’t it? Reddit, Quora, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, ChatGPT - the list goes on for new ways to search online for the information you need. But, who do you trust? Who’s right? What’s your go-to point of truth? Not to blow our own trumpet (but I will), at Door Controls Direct, we know door hardware.  The right overhead door closer for a fire rated corridor door in a hospital - no problem. What height to fit door handles in an...
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    Door Handle Heights in the UK | A Quick Guide

    5’2” and constantly on tiptoes reaching for things on high shelves, can’t see over heads in a crowd, buying ‘S’ length trousers? I see you. You are my people. 6 foot plus at the back of group photos, no leg room in theatres or on public transport, ducking through doorways to prevent a light concussion? I’ll never know your pain but you’ve got a place too.  No matter your age, height, mobility, dexterity, or any other differentiating factor you should be able to easily open and close a...
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    The Ultimate Guide to Door Latch Types

    What is holding your door closed right now? Which door you ask? Well, any door. Bathrooms, bedrooms, meeting rooms, storage areas, entrance and exit doors - what do they have in common?  A door latch. No, not the same latch. It was never going to be that straightforward. There are as many types of latches and catches as there are types of doors. Selecting the right type of door latch is essential in providing much needed functionality and access. In this guide, we delve into the various types of...
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    The HOPPE SecuSan® Range – Antibacterial Door...

    Antibacterial Door Handles for a Safer Environment Since the events of early 2020, we have seen a greater awareness of germs and bacteria, sanitisation of surfaces, and our hands. We have all seen the continuation of adverts encouraging us towards good handwashing practices, and find ourselves reaching for the anti-bac and spraying down our shopping trolleys, desks, and shared work spaces in a bid to reduce the risk of viruses spreading. With good hygiene being more critical then ever, let us introduce...
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