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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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    Commercial VS Domestic Locksmithing and the Way...

    I recently sat down with my colleagues Mike Drayton and Jordan Holleley to take a deep dive into their collective 50 years experience of locksmithing in the UK. Who better to talk with about the key differences between commercial and domestic locksmithing than two Master Locksmith Association locksmiths who have worked for years on diverse projects, fitting, repairing, and replacing an assortment of products to a range of door types. Join me as Jordan and Mike compare and contrast their...
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    Essential Summer Door Maintenance for Schools:...

    A near-stifling heat haze rising off the tarmac of an empty car park. A lone, crackling, sun-aged crisp packet turning circles in the gentle wind eddies around the playground. A swing slowly creaking back and forth in a temporarily abandoned play area. It’s the school summer holidays. Every room occupied, overcrowded even. The excited murmur of unfamiliar voices. Luggage stuffed into every available space. Frazzled staff giving hurried directions, harried by groups and individuals for...
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    Arrow 600 Series electromagnetic door closer

    The Arrow 624EM electromagnetic door closer is a truly versatile 24V DC unit. It is universal which means that it is adaptable for installation in Figure 1 (Pull Side), Figure 66 (Push Side) and Figure 61 (Transom) mounting application. It comes complete with parallel arm brackets to cater for this. It is an EN Size 4 suitable for doors up to 950mm wide and 60kg in weight in Fig 66 application and doors up to 1100mm wide and 80kg in weight for Fig 1/61 application. One of the biggest benefits of this product for...
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    Door closers in Care Homes – A Must Read for...

    Selecting and fitting the correct door closers within residential care homes for the elderly can be one of the many challenges that a facilities manager has to face. Having responsibility for fire safety measures from fire risk assessments through to product maintenance and replacement is a lot to oversee. There is an array of products available on the market for fire doors in care homes. They have an emphasis on meeting current building and fire regulations and an essential need to maintain a homely environment...
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    PRESS RELEASE: Proudly announcing our...

    Door Controls Direct, a security and safety specialist, proudly announces its partnership with the NHS Emergency and Critical Care Appeal to support the enhancement of the new emergency department at Dorset County Hospital.  As part of this commitment, Door Controls Direct will focus its fundraising efforts on the enhancements to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Suite, aiming to provide crucial support for young patients in need of mental health care. The NHS...
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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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    How to Change a Key Safe Code: A Step-by-Step...

    Walk down any residential street in a city centre, quiet market town, or rural village and it is not uncommon to see a small box mounted on the wall near an entranceway. In recent years, outdoor key safes have become an accepted part of modern home security and access. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to grant access to family, friends, a carer, or a property manager needing to provide temporary access to guests or a tradesperson, a  key safe is the...
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