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    Unlocking the future of Architectural Ironmongery

    Things were better back in the day! Or were they? Remember the good old days. Red phone boxes, proper music, affordable houses, free university education and no social media nonsense! Things were much better then, or were they? Now we have safer roads, advanced health treatments, access to more information and entertainment than we could imagine and we can shop for literally anything in seconds using just a phone. The fact is, some things in the past were better and some...
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    An Effective Fire Safety Strategy Relies On...

    Fire doors play a critical role in a buildings fire safety strategy, protecting lives and property in the event of a fire breaking out in any part of the building. When correctly fitted and maintained, a fire door will provide critical protection to inhabitants of the building, by preventing the rapid spread of smoke and flames; giving people sufficient time to navigate escape routes   and exit the building unharmed. Saving Lives In order to protect lives and property, a fire door must be a...
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    Dorgard: What are they and why would I need one?

    Dorgard is a fire door retainer that enables fire doors to be held open in a legal and safe manner. They are an alternative solution to electromagnetic door closers but as they are a wireless system, they are easier to install and release the door in the event of a fire. You will still require a <a...
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    Made In Britain: Understanding the...

    In times of uncertainty, we look for security in something closer to home, something we can rely on, something that over the years has given us reason to trust, that has made us feel safe. Particularly within the hardware sector, we need look no further than our own doorstep at manufacturing, the birthplace of industry itself back in the late 1770s where we saw a major shift from traditional agriculture and handicrafts to an economy dominated by machine powered manufacturing. The mass production of goods became...
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    My Electromagnetic Door Closer Is Not Working –...

    Whether your electromagnetic door closer has been working for a while or if you have just installed it, it can be frustrating when it is not working as it should be. In this blog, we list things to check to get you back on track. Closing Speed Most electromagnetic door closers work by stopping the flow of hydraulic oil from passing through a vein which is controlled through a <a...
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    Fire Rated Electric Strikes & Fire Doors

    Do you have a fire door that requires access control but have no idea how to tackle this problem? Then look no further as Door Controls Direct are proud to introduce to you; two fire rated electric strike access control kits. As discussed in our blog Fire Doors Vs Fire Escape Doors , there are two types of doors that fall under the concept of a Fire Door – A Fire Escape Door and a Fire Control...
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    The Evolution of Fire Safety

    You may imagine that current fire safety measures are simply a few documented common sense procedures, which were thought up by someone who recognised a need to have some guidelines in place, particularly for those of us who lack the common sense to know exactly what to do in the event of a fire!  In reality, the current statutory provisions, which exist in the UK, are the result of a very slow evolution over many centuries. Fortunately for us, we now have very comprehensive fire safety regulations but sadly...
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    The Low Down On Digital Door Locks

    Could a digital door lock make life easier for you by eliminating the need for keys? If you are looking to increase the security of your commercial or residential property, a digital door lock may be the perfect solution. Greater Control For Businesses In many commercial settings, a digital door lock offers a distinct advantage over a traditional locking system as it allows users to access a secured area, without the need for a key. Any area that receives medium to heavy traffic and needs to be accessed...
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