STRAND HARDWARE LTD
STRAND HOUSE
PREMIER BUSINESS PARK
LONG STREET
WALSALL
WEST MIDLANDS WS2 9DY
Tel: 01922 639111
Fax: 01922 626025
Suppliers of: panic bolts emergency exit hardware door seals window openers fire door hardware panic exit bolt panic bolts finger protection window openers
Strand Hardware Ltd supplies high quality window and door hardware for commercial buildings.
Strand Hardware are sole UK distributors for some of the top European manufacturers such as Athmer automatic door seals, door finger protection and Anti-panic emergency and panic exit devices. Strand Hardware also offers a range of its own locally manufactured window and door hardware.
Products are sold primarily through leading industry wholesalers and architectural ironmongers to whom Strand offers first class customer service and technical support from experienced industry professionals.
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Strand Technologies: Our new Sister Company provides technological solutions to Building Access: https://www.strandtech.co.uk
iContact ECO 3
iContact is versatile, compact and innovative solution, that specialises in remote asset management via GSM/GPRS. It enables real time monitoring, reporting and management of a range of security critical applications and access control systems.
Virtual Usher
Developed during the Covid-19 pandemic, Virtual Usher system is a traffic light system to restrict and control the number of people in an area. The system counts the flow of people entering and exiting given areas. Once maximum capacity has been met, the lights change to red; indicating no entry.
CONSULTANCY
Our experienced team can assist in designing appropriate access control and hardware specifications for your building.
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Strand Hardware Products:
Emergency and Panic Exit Hardware
The Strand Anti-panic range of emergency exit hardware is the result of European co-operation. This has produced the ultimate range of escape devices combining ease of operation, simplicity of fixing and aesthetic appearance.
- Panic hardware (with full width crossarm) is tested and certified to BS EN 1125: 2008
- Emergency exit hardware (with push pad) is tested and certified to BS EN 179: 2008
- The whole range is CE marked in line with the latest European directives
- Surface mounted and supplied with necessary fixings for the type of door specified. Suitable for timber, metal and PVC-U doors
- Slimline design to suit narrow stiles on doors up to 2585mm high and 1050mm wide (unless otherwise stated)
- Extra long crossarms and vertical rod extension kits available for larger doors.
- ISO 9001 registered and have been since 1997
Window and Door Hardware
The Strand range of window and door hardware includes a vast selection of folding window openers which provide solutions to nearly every application, Strand window openers are suitable for Timber, Aluminium, PVC-U and Steel framed windows. Our Window and Door hardware range includes friction stays, finger protection, door selectors, door holders, door seals, electric strikes and alarms for doors.
Door Finger Protection
Strand Hardware ltd are market leaders in the supply of finger protection for internal and external use, Our FP200 and FP400 have recently gained Class 2 in the new standard BS8613: 2017 – Finger protection for pedestrian doors.
Strand finger protection range covers the use on single and double action doors including automatic doors (EN16005) glass doors, external doors and some of the range is suitable for 60min fire doors all can be retrofitted and come in different colours and fabric finishes.
Strand Window Control Systems
Strand Window Controls are a range of manual and electrically operated systems to provide natural ventilation or automated smoke control to a wide range of window styles in timber, steel, aluminium or PVCu. The window control systems are beneficial for hard to reach windows, they are very easy to operate manually by simply winding a handle or electronically by a push of a button. They can also be used in conjunction with smoke, fire, wind or rain sensors to enable windows to open or close automatically.
Glass Central
Glass Central is a range of patch fittings and door rails for toughened glass doors. Strand Hardware hold exclusive distribution rights for UK and Ireland for the Preference range. Preference have been designing and manufacturing high quality fittings for over 25 years and constantly innovate to ensure that their range has the design edge over their competitors.
We stock most items in our warehouse in the West Midlands and offer a rail manufacturing service to ensure that door rails are made to your specification and delivered in a matter of days. For more information and up to date news visit our social media:
Technical Support
We offer a range of well-designed products for use in new buildings, refurbishments or conversions, Drawings and illustrations of all our products are available via our website and can also be downloaded for ease of use.
We can provide you with advice and guidance on the right products from our extensive range and we also offer free expert telephone advice to assist with more detailed technical enquiries. Call our experts on 01922 639111.
Or take a look through out brochures and technical information here on our BPindex profile.
Strand Hardware - D-Fine Makes a Splash for Seaside Safety
We all like to be beside the seaside, but combatting the effects of salt, humidity and high winds on coastal property may need a little extra help for property owners.
From hotels, pubs and restaurants to leisure and sea-facing facilities such as swimming pools, lifeboat stations and pier buildings, hardware durability is vital to ensure functionality while keeping up appearances.
Strand Hardware's D-Fine range is designed to withstand the harsh conditions prevalent in coastal environments. Made from 316 stainless steel, it is unparalleled panic hardware which boasts anti-corrosive benefits. This makes it the ideal choice for safeguarding properties against the elements while maintaining safety.
Tourism is a vital strand to the economic wellbeing of Britain’s seaside towns. Facilities not only have to look appealing and spotless to attract and retain custom, but also ensure the safety of their patrons.
It is fair to say that coastal properties are subject to unique challenges, including saltwater corrosion, high winds, and extreme weather conditions. Traditional hardware solutions can often fall short in providing long-term protection and reliability in such environments.
D-Fine’s push bars, touch bars and outside access mechanisms are constructed entirely from 316 stainless steel, including all internal and external components. These are designed to resist the corrosive effects of saltwater and moisture and ensure a long life, even in the harshest marine environments. They have even been fitted in ships and on oil rigs.
Beyond functional attributes, D-Fine boasts a sleek and modern design aesthetic that complements any architecture. With clean lines, smooth finishes, and contemporary styling, this hardware solution adds a touch of elegance which seamlessly integrates with any design scheme.
It also provides ease of installation and maintenance - ensuring hassle-free operation for property owners and installers.
By combining superior durability, functionality, and aesthetics, D-Fine sets the standard for safeguarding properties against the elements…even on those rare days when the sun is shining.
For further information visit: https://www.strandhardware.co.uk/index.php/products/d-fine or contact: info@strandhardware.co.uk or 01922 639111
Strand is a Failsafe Choice for Emergency Exit and Panic Hardware
Strand is a Failsafe Choice for Emergency Exit and Panic Hardware
In times of emergency, you’re in safe hands with Strand Hardware. Although there are many considerations for building specification, few decisions can be as critical as selecting the right emergency exit/panic hardware.
Efficiency and reliability must be a given and while the market offers a plethora of options, ensuring 'safety first' will be the guiding principle for architects and specifiers.
CE marking is a must - best practice determines that products comply with Construction Product Regulations and Strand Hardware’s Antipanic Emergency Exit and Panic range has been rigorously tested and successfully meets these exacting requirements.
Strand’s Antipanic range includes a range of push bars and touch bars suitable for single or double outward opening doors.
For day-to-day use, doors can be opened from the outside with an outside access device. These can be locked or opened from the outside, while still being able to be freely released from inside – maintaining security without compromising the basic panic function.
In identifying suitable solutions, there are a number of key considerations that will ultimately define your shopping list:
1. Product range
Strand Hardware offers PH (modular push bar/push pad range), PHT (touch bar range), PHTM (motorised touch bar range) options. Selection criteria is provided by the EN standards EN1125 and EN179 and should reflect occupancy levels and the type of building. Other matters to be considered include creating clear opening requirements, how the door is intended to be used, whether it is fire resisting, the operating environment etc. Aesthetics and budget will also have a place, but these are secondary to the life safety aspect.
2. Door/frame material and design
Different strikes are used to suit various door materials and construction. For PVCU doors and frames, a range of profile related strikes are available for which the system manufacturer and profile model is needed. Glass doors require patch fittings to suit the escape device and door construction. Whether the doors are fire-resisting and how the door is hung will also have a bearing.
3. Locking latch arrangement and number
Single and three-point pullman latches are available across all the ranges with the ability to convert on site from three point to two-point system. Factors to be considered include whether the door is single or double, construction, material, size and for double doors if the meeting stiles are straight edge or rebated.
4. Outside access
External access can be provided by a mechanical outside access device, using a key, push button digital combination and in most cases either a lever handle or knob. Again, thought needs to be given to how the door is to be used. Most electronic access control systems can be accommodated by use of an internal motorised touch bar device.
5. Size of door
Door widths and heights should be checked before ordering as many wider and taller doors can be catered for from stock by use of wider crossbars, wider model touch bars and extra-long rod kits.
6. Finish
Powder coated white and black finishes are available from stock along with the standard silver grey, which have the option of a green cross bar. A decorative plated satin stainless-steel finish and simulated polished brass are available for many ranges. Where a high degree of corrosion resistance is necessary the DFine grade 316 stainless steel is available. Many other finishes can be provided to special order.
For more information on Strand Hardware’s emergency exit and panic hardware range visit: www.strandhardware.co.uk or contact: info@strandhardware.co.uk or call: 01922 639111.
