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I am looking for a sliding folding concertina door system to fold 8 x narrow doors , 4 each way. Doors are 2200 mm x 235 mm x 35 mm in size and weigh approx. 20 kg each. I will need a system which has both top and bottom tracks – 2100 mm in length.

The suitable gear for the sliding folding arrangement you describe for your doors would be the Coburn Foldaside 100, (see components listed on our web page at the link shown) a set to do all 8 doors on a 2.1m … Continue reading

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I have a personal access door on my steel garage, outward opening. Door size 950mm. I live on Skye and it is very windy. I need a door closer that would be strong enough to prevent the wind catching the door and damaging the hinges. Please advise, many thanks.

The best door closer to use for this scenario would be the Geze TS4000, fitted on the PUSH side of the door in the figure 61 position (body on the transom with the arm on the door, see picture below).  … Continue reading

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What Fire Door rating must the door be for which I can use the Exidor Range?

The Exidor range has successfully passed a fire test, which will allow the panic hardware to be used on any fire door that has been tested. It is the door which will carry the certification, as it is the door … Continue reading

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Q: Are Exidor products Fire Rated?

The Exidor 200 / 300 series range of Bolts and Latches have been fire rated for use on timber and steel doors. The 400 series Touch Bars in single, two and three point units have also been tested for use … Continue reading

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What sized door will a Standard Exidor product fit?

A standard Exidor 200 / 300 series unit will suit doors 1220mm wide and 2440mm high.  The Exidor 400 Series Touch Bars are available in two standard sizes; up to 900mm and 1200mm wide and 2440mm high. The small unit … Continue reading

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I have a clinical room door that requires a system or closer that enables the door to be temporarily suspended open when the room is in use, what product can I use?

First of all, you need to identify if this is a fire door, as that fact will govern what kind of device you can use.  Hold open arms are available for some Geze door closers, but would be inappropriate for … Continue reading

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Does the Exidor 305 accept a single euro cylinder?

Q: (from Julian) Does the Exidor 305 come with an external access device that accepts a single euro cylinder?  And can the euro cylinder be replaced? A: (from Doorstuff) The Exidor 305 mortice operator does come with a single euro … Continue reading

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How do I change the code on a digital lock?

If your lock is similar to our U120, these steps may help:- (1) Remove the lock from the door.  (2) Remove the 4 retaining screws from the back of the ‘Outside Lock Body’.  Take extra care to keep the lock … Continue reading

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What products can be used under the EN 1125 standard?

EN 1125 covers panic hardware Push Bars and Touch Bar devices, which must be used in areas were members of the public have access, such as places of entertainment or public buildings. The standard requires these types of products to … Continue reading

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Spare parts for GEZE floor springs?

…Do you supply spare parts for the TS 500 floor spring door closers, as I need top plates 105 x 298mm? A: Yes, those cover plates (in Satin Stainless Steel finish) are available on the Geze floor springs page of the … Continue reading

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