We approach testing in a methodical, measurable, and repeatable way. Unlike current industry guidance, which focuses on just two or three tests, our products undergo 12 rigorous mechanical and abuse assessments, as well as strict fire and acoustic checks.
Our abuse testing is designed to simulate the physical abuse that our doorsets may be exposed to in a Mental Health environment. Testing each part of the doorset and covering a range of attacks such as body impact and HNB mallet, they ensure that our doorsets can withstand extreme abuse, alerting staff of any disruptive behaviour before any serious damage can be caused.
Simulating the sustained abuse that a doorset can be exposed to in a Mental Health environment. It tests the durability of the doorstop and the frame's connection to the structural opening.
Simulating a sustained attack on the door and hinge to ensure that no prospect of self-harm are exposed.
Simulating the repeated impact of a body slamming against the door and testing the damage to the doorstop, frame, hinge and fixings.En-suite door
This test focuses on the emergency release doorstop (Swiftstop), simulating a service user trying to barricade the door using their body strength.
En-suite doorDesigned to withstand extreme abuse, the pivots are tested beyond the levels set by current industry guidance.
The soft, lightweight en-suite leaves fold over when held – making them hard to swing and minimising the risk of weaponisation.
We bond the nibs to the door leaf which makes them almost impossible to remove (we can't do it).
Built to withstand extreme abuse, our seclusion room door was hit more than 100 times with a paving maul in the same location.
Can a vision panel sustain a continued assault without becoming a risk to the service user? Sureview can.
We design safety into our products. The result? Fire-safe doors rated up to FD30 and FD60. This tests the complete doorset package - from the lockset and vision panel to the hinge and door closer.
Measuring how much the door drops when a large force is applied downwards through the door handle. This tests whether the door hinge is damaged to the extent that the door can no longer contain a fire compartment.
Designing safety into our products, we fire tested our En-suite door for BS EN 597 and BS EN 1021 match flame equivalent. The En-suite door passed both fire tests.
Removing all known ligature points, the leaves of the en-suite door detach under abnormal load (6-8kg) and the pivots are designed to resist ligature attachment.
We use the TS001 specification to independently test all of our handles – and they all pass at the highest levels in their respective categories.
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UK - Glasgow
44 Speirs Wharf
Glasgow
G4 9TH
t: +44 330 058 0988
e: info@safehingeprimera.com
UK - Blackpool
Unit 8 Bankfield House
250 Bristol Avenue
Blackpool
FY2 0JF
t: +44 330 058 0988
e: sales@safehingeprimera.com
USA - Boston MA
177 Huntington Ave
17th Floor
Boston
MA. 02115
t: +1 347. 378. 0174
e: inquiries@safehingeprimera.com
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