Robust UK, manufacturers of steel door solutions, and HOPPE (UK), a specialist manufacturer of window and door hardware, have collaborated to create security tested emergency exit hardware.
The ARRONE panic hardware for single and double doors has been successfully third party tested on Robust’s PAS 24 certified doors and is available with Robust’s SECUR-DOR 2.1.
This range of panic hardware offers is manufactured from zinc, features a satin nickel-plated finish and is resistant to scratches, wear and frequent use.
Certified to PAS 24 (2022) and Secured by Design approved, Robust’s SECUR-DOR 2.1 is available fire rated for 60 minutes on request for both single and double door configurations, with the option for up to two vision panels or louvres per leaf. SECUR-DOR 2.1 achieves a thermal rating of 1.5W/(m²K), surpassing the requirements of Part L of the UK Building Regulations, which specifies a minimum of 1.6W/(m²K) for external non-domestic doors.
Made from Magnelis® steel, the SECUR-DOR 2.1 doorset provides corrosion resistance, durability and long-term performance. The material forms a self-healing protective layer on cut edges, enhancing its lifespan, reducing maintenance needs and providing up to 10-years anti-corrosion warranty.
The exclusive ARRONE panic hardware was developed to fill the gap in the market for cost-effective steel exit doors that offer ease of exit but meet modern security needs and performance requirements, say the manufacturers. This security door solution is targeted for use in residential and social housing developments, schools and educational buildings, hospitals and healthcare facilities and other low to medium risk properties.
Jason Robinson, technical director at Robust, explained: "We recognised there was market demand for cost-effective security door solutions for emergency exits, so we worked closely with HOPPE (UK) to develop hardware options that meet PAS 24 standards. This partnership has strengthened our product offering with hardware solutions that deliver the security, performance and functionality that our customers need, while maintaining cost-efficiency. As a result, upgrading to security-certified fire exits is now more affordable than many customers might expect.”
Karen Nelson, business development manager at HOPPE (UK), says: “Collaborating with Robust UK has been an excellent opportunity to combine our expertise and offer a solution that fills a gap in the market for cost-effective hardware solutions. This is a future-proofed solution, fully compatible with PAS 24 certified security doors.”
