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We need a door lock which is permanently open on the inside but locked outside?

Posted on 9th January 2011 by Editor

With the limited information given in the question, we might suggest either an escape sashlock set, or a fire escape push bar or push pad, both will perform that function but which is most suitable will depend on the usage … Continue reading →

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What door thickness can the Rollan 40 sliding door gear handle?

Posted on 7th January 2011 by Editor

There is no limit to the thickness of the door, within reason.  If the door is too wide, then all you would need to do is add a wooden baton between the track and the wall, as a spacer.  The … Continue reading →

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Door hardware for a sliding pocket door to a disabled wc which would comply with Doc M/disability guidelines?

Posted on 5th January 2011 by Editor

The problem with most large/projecting disability handles is that they won’t suit pocket doors without severely restricting closure of door and hence clear opening size. We don’t have space to make the door wider to compensate. Is there anything suitable? … Continue reading →

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Q: Using Geze TS2000 door closers in the figure 66 position

Posted on 4th January 2011 by Editor

I am trying to select some door closers for my scout hut. I have exterior double doors that open outwards so need a figure 66 type as shown in your diagrams.  Does the Geze TS2000 NV + BC come with … Continue reading →

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Our office is fitted with GEZE TS1500 door closers throughout…

Posted on 1st January 2011 by Editor

…on one of them the bolt (the one with ratchet-type notches around the head) which goes through the arm and into the rectangular device has broken in two. Can you supply a replacement bolt please, for what is otherwise a … Continue reading →

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Is an Exidor OAD available with a Lever Handle?

Posted on 14th December 2010 by Editor

The 200/300 series now offers the 322 lever OAD. The 500 and 700 series both have lever handle OAD’s available, which can be used with single point latches, 2, and 3 point locking Bolts and Pullman Catches.

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A sliding glass door with no track on the floor?

Posted on 10th December 2010 by Editor

Q (from Angela) We wish to fit a glass sliding door in our hallway but don’t want a track going across the floor, do you have anything that could be used? A: The frameless glass sliding door systems which we … Continue reading →

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Why can a 410 OAD not be used to operate a 297 / 296 Panic Latch or a 294 Panic Bolt?

Posted on 7th December 2010 by Editor

Because the mechanism on the 200 series units operates in one direction only and the amount of travel is limited. Therefore the lever handle would not fully retract the bolts and latches and would also not operate downwards in a … Continue reading →

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Can I use an OAD from the 200 / 300 series with the 400 series Touch Bar Range?

Posted on 4th December 2010 by Editor

No, because the bolt-through fixing positions are different. Also the 410 OAD from the Touch Bar range can not be used with the 200 / 300 series range because the mechanism only rotates in the one direction. All accessories need … Continue reading →

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I am looking for a long bar handle of good quality to use on a glass sliding interior door, do you have anything suitable?

Posted on 4th December 2010 by Editor

We do brushed stainless steel back-to-back pull handles in either the “D” shape or the “guardsman” design (also known as “T” bar handles) suitable for frameless glass doors, in a range of sizes.  You can see the prices at the … Continue reading →

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