ROBUST UK LTD

SUTHERLAND ROAD
LONGTON
STOKE ON TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE ST3 1HZ

Tel: 01782 592900
Fax: 01782 592901

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www.robust-uk.com

Suppliers of: louvred steel doorsets, steel security doors, steel fire doors,

Established in 1997 Robust UK are the British arm of Robust Steel Doors, part of Robust AB based in Sweden.

From our centrally located offices in Staffordshire we are able to provide a high quality service supporting a wide range of customers throughout the UK.

Our range of steel doors include:

Our external steel doors (OUTA-DOR) offer exceptional value. Robust doors are supplied complete with hardware fitted as standard to comply with the required specification. Available in a choice of durable powder coated, we also have a range of attractive woodgrain PVC laminates and profiled doors to allow steel doors to step away from their "industrial" image.

Our OUTA-DORs are manufactured in corrosion resistant magnelis as standard allowing us to offer an industry leading anti corrosion warranty of up to 10 years as standard.

All doors are fully CE marked to comply with latest regulations

  • INNA-DOR - Internal Flush Steel Doors.

Our internal steel doors (INNA-DOR) are suitable for use in most applications where timber is traditionally specified. Our steel doors offer increased security and are supplied fully assembled with hardware fitted as standard. Robust fire doors are tested to BS476 and BSEN1634.

Our fire rated steel doors are designed to contain and prevent the spread of fire for a specified period of time. Our fire doors are available in both latched and unlatched configurations. Every door is made to order and we can offer side and overpanels where required. Sizes and hardware are matched to comply with the various fire rating classifications

  • Steel Security Doors.

We offer 2 options for security rated doors, TUFF-DOR and SECUR-DOR.

  • TUFF-DOR security doors are available attack tested to three different LPS 1175 security ratings: SR2, SR3, and SR4. 

Complementing these doors is our TUFF-VENT door, a security rated fully louvred door tested to PAS24

  • SECUR-DOR security doors tested to STS202 BR2 and BR3 along with doors tested to PAS24 2016,

Our SECUR-DOR 4 is also blast tested to EXR2 of BSEN 13124-2

Steel profiled glazed doors are available in both fire rated and non-fire rated specifications. Single and Double configurations are also available either fully glazed or with mid rails.

  • Acoustic Steel Doors.

Acoustic Doors have been tested to BS EN ISO 140-3: 1995. Our standard doors offer a excellant level of acoustic performance, but for higher acoustic performance we custom manufacture doors tested to 45dB and 50dB.

Fully louvred steel doors are perfect for where a continuous airflow is required to ventilate a room. Robust louvred steel doors are stronger than traditional lightweight aluminium louvres and can be specified with side and over panels. We can also manufacture and supply louvred screens and enclosures.

In addition to our fully louvred doors, we can also fit louvre panels into our standard flush doorsets and fire doors.

Stainless Steel Doors.

Robust stainless steel doors are manufactured from grade 304 or 316 stainless steel sheet. Suitable for environments requiring corrosion protection. Stainless steel doors are also available in a wide range of coloured, textured and patterned finishes to suit specific design requirements.

Stair Riser Access Doors.

Increasingly specified in highrise buildings Robust can bespoke manufacture fire rated steel access doors where easier and larger access is required for access to building services such as telecommunication cables and supply pipes.

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ACCESS DOORS . .
ACCESS DOORS Double Leaf .
ACCESS DOORS Fire Rated .
ACCESS DOORS Lockable .
ACCESS DOORS Plumbing .
ACCESS DOORS Purpose Made .
ACCESS DOORS Steel Galvanised Steel
ACCESS DOORS Steel Stainless Steel
ACCESS DOORS Walls .
ACOUSTIC DOORS . .
ACOUSTIC DOORS BS ENO ISO 140:1995 Part 3 .
ACOUSTIC DOORS Custom Built Purpose Made .
ACOUSTIC DOORS Fire Rated EN1634-1 .
ACOUSTIC DOORS Heavy Duty .
ACOUSTIC DOORS Security .
DOOR Panels Louvre
DOORS COMMERCIAL
DOORS COMMERCIAL Acoustic .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Acoustic BS EN ISO 140-3
DOORS COMMERCIAL Acoustic Steel
DOORS COMMERCIAL Anti-Vandal .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Apartments Flats
DOORS COMMERCIAL Attack Resistant .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Blast Resistant .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Burglar Proof .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Burglar Resistant .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Burglar Resistant DIN V ENV 1627 .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Communal .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Disabled Access .
DOORS COMMERCIAL EN 14351-1:2006 A1:2010 .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Flush Purpose Made .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Louvred .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Louvred Aluminium
DOORS COMMERCIAL Louvred Security PAS24
DOORS COMMERCIAL Louvred Security Secured by Design
DOORS COMMERCIAL Louvred Steel
DOORS COMMERCIAL Louvred Ventilation Doors
DOORS COMMERCIAL Metal Faced .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Pre-Painted .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Purpose Made Bespoke
DOORS COMMERCIAL Ready Painted .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Security .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Security PAS24
DOORS COMMERCIAL Security Secured By Design
DOORS COMMERCIAL Steel .
DOORS COMMERCIAL Steel Acoustic
DOORS COMMERCIAL Steel Double
DOORS COMMERCIAL Steel Galvanised
DOORS COMMERCIAL Steel Glazed
DOORS COMMERCIAL Steel Glazed Purpose Made
DOORS COMMERCIAL Steel Insulation Core
DOORS COMMERCIAL Steel Internal
DOORS COMMERCIAL Steel Powdercoated
DOORS COMMERCIAL Wheelchair Access .
DOORS DOMESTIC
DOORS DOMESTIC Apartments Flats
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE . .
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE Exterior Front Doors .
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE PAS 23 and 24 .
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE Purpose Made .
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE RAL Colours .
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE Secured by Design .
DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE Timber Appearance .
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Apartments Flats Entrance .
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE BS EN 14351-1 CE Mark .
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Burglar Resistant DIN V ENV 1627 Class RC3 RC4
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Burglar Resistant DIN V ENV 1627 Class RC4
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Communal Entrance .
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Composite .See Also DOORS DOMESTIC COMPOSITE:
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Double .
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Double Front Door .
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Steel Plated Purpose Made
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Steel Reinforced Timber Blast Door
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Steel Reinforced Timber BS ENV 1627
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Steel Reinforced Timber BS ENV 1627 Purpose Made Bespoke Custom Made
DOORS DOMESTIC ENTRANCE Steel Security Burglar Resistant DIN ENV 1627
DOORS DOMESTIC GLASS Glass/Metal Frame (Hinged) Security
DOORS DOMESTIC METAL . .
DOORS DOMESTIC METAL Colourcoated .
DOORS DOMESTIC METAL Entrance .
DOORS DOMESTIC METAL Hinged .
DOORS DOMESTIC METAL Insulating Core .
DOORS DOMESTIC METAL Louvred Purpose Made .
DOORS DOMESTIC SECURITY
DOORS DOMESTIC SECURITY Blast Proof BS EN 13124-2 .
DOORS DOMESTIC SECURITY Burglar Resistant DIN ENV 1627 Class RC2 .
DOORS DOMESTIC SECURITY Burglar Resistant DIN ENV 1627 Class RC3 RC4 .
DOORS DOMESTIC SECURITY Burglar Resistant DIN ENV 1627 Class RC4 .
DOORS DOMESTIC SECURITY PAS 23 .
DOORS DOMESTIC SECURITY PAS 24 .
DOORS DOMESTIC SECURITY Purpose Made Bespoke Custom Made .
DOORS DOMESTIC SECURITY Secured by Design .
DOORS DOMESTIC STEEL
DOORS DOMESTIC STEEL Secured by Design .
DOORSETS Acoustic .
DOORSETS Acoustic BS EN ISO 140-3
DOORSETS Acoustic Part M
DOORSETS Apartments Flats Communal Entrance .
DOORSETS Apartments Flats Communal Entrance Factory Finished
DOORSETS Apartments Flats Communal Entrance PAS 23 and PAS 24
DOORSETS Apartments Flats Communal Entrance Secured by Design
DOORSETS Blast Resistant .
DOORSETS Commercial .
DOORSETS Communal Entrance PAS 23/24
DOORSETS Communal Entrance Purpose Made Bespoke
DOORSETS Communal Entrance Secured by Design
DOORSETS DOC M Threshold DDA EQUALITY ACT .
DOORSETS Double Leaf .
DOORSETS Double Leaf Secured by Design
DOORSETS External Entrance Front Door
DOORSETS Internal .
DOORSETS Mobility Access Threshold Wheelchair Access Part M DOC M DDA EQUALITY ACT
DOORSETS Purpose Made Bespoke
DOORSETS Ready Hung Composite Pre-Hung Composite .
DOORSETS Ready Hung Composite Pre-Hung Composite Made to Measure Sizes
DOORSETS Ready Hung Composite Pre-Hung Composite Polyurethane Core
DOORSETS Ready Hung Composite Pre-Hung Composite Purpose Made Bespoke Tailor Made
DOORSETS Ready Hung Composite Pre-Hung Composite Secured by Design
DOORSETS Ready Hung Composite Pre-Hung Composite Steel/Timber
DOORSETS Ready Hung Composite Pre-Hung Composite Timber Appearance
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Faced Steel Core Pre-Hung Composite
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Faced Steel Core Pre-Hung Part M Compliant DOC M DDA EQUALITY ACT
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel .
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Acoustic
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Anti-Graffiti Finish
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel BS EN 1634-1:2000
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel BS EN ISO 140-3:1995 (BS 2750)
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Colourcoated
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Double
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Double Glazed Toughened Safety
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Factory Primed
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Fire Block Louvres
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Glazed
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Insulated
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Louvred Ventilated
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel PAS 23
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel PAS 24
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Polyester Powder Coated
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Purpose Made Bespoke Custom Designs
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel PVC Laminate Finish
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Secured by Design
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Security
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Sliding Doors
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Steel Faced
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Steel Faced Glazed
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Vision Panel
DOORSETS Ready Hung Steel Pre-Hung Steel Wood Effect Finish
DOORSETS Ready Hung Wood Effect Pre-Hung Timber Effect .
DOORSETS Social Housing .
DOORSETS Vandal Resistant .
EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS Panic Exits Door and Hardware
EMERGENCY EXIT HARDWARE Escape Doors .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Anti-Vandal .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Attack Resistant .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL BS 6375:1989 Part 1 .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Bullet Resistant BS EN 1522 FB6
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Burglar Resistant .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Burglar Resistant DIN V ENV 1627 .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Colourcoated .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Communal Entrance .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Disabled Access .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Frame and Digital Lock Combined .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Glazed Fire Resistant Steel Profiles
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Purpose Made Steel Powdercoated
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Rebated .
ENTRANCE DOORS COMMERCIAL Security .
ENTRANCE DOORS DOMESTIC
ENTRANCE SCREENS Steel Glazed
FIRE CHECK DOORS
FIRE CHECK DOORS Acoustic Sound Proof
FIRE CHECK DOORS Aperture Service .
FIRE CHECK DOORS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare .
FIRE CHECK DOORS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare BS EN 1634 BS 476 Part 22 or BWF Certifire FD120
FIRE CHECK DOORS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare BS EN 1634 BS 476 Part 22 or BWF Certifire FD240
FIRE CHECK DOORS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare BS EN 1634 BS 476 Part 22 or BWF Certifire FD30
FIRE CHECK DOORS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare BS EN 1634 BS 476 Part 22 or BWF Certifire FD60
FIRE CHECK DOORS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare BS EN 1634 BS 476 Part 22 or BWF Certifire FD90
FIRE CHECK DOORS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare Entrance Doors
FIRE CHECK DOORS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare Fire Resistant Resistance
FIRE CHECK DOORS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare Glazed
FIRE CHECK DOORS Domestic BS 476 Part 22 or BWF Certifire FD240
FIRE CHECK DOORS Purpose Made Bespoke
FIRE CHECK DOORS Refurbishment Applications .
FIRE CHECK DOORS Security Combined .
FIRE CHECK DOORS Security Combined Burglar Resistant DIN V ENV 1627
FIRE CHECK DOORS Sliding BS 476 30/30
FIRE CHECK DOORS Steel .
FIRE CHECK DOORS Steel Glazed DIN 1634 EI 120 Classification
FIRE CHECK DOORS Steel Glazed DIN 1634 EI 30 Classification
FIRE CHECK DOORS Steel Glazed DIN 1634 EI 60 Classification
FIRE CHECK DOORS Steel Glazed DIN 1634 EI 90 Classification
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Acoustic Fire Resistant Resistance .
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Acoustic Fire Resistant Resistance BS 476 Part 22 or BWF Certifire
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Apartments Flats Communal Entrance Fire Rated 30 Minutes
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Apartments Flats Communal Entrance Fire Rated 60 Minutes
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare .Non-Domestic Ready Hung
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare BS EN 1634/BS 476 Part 22/BWF Certifire FD120
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare BS EN 1634/BS 476 Part 22/BWF Certifire FD240
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare BS EN 1634/BS 476 Part 22/BWF Certifire FD30
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare BS EN 1634/BS 476 Part 22/BWF Certifire FD60
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Commercial Industrial Educational Healthcare BS EN 1634/BS 476 Part 22/BWF Certifire FD90
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Large Size .
FIRE CHECK DOORSETS Steel .
FIRE CHECK ENTRANCE DOORS Fire Resistant Resisting .
FIRE CHECK ENTRANCE DOORS Fire Resistant Resisting BS 476: Part 22: 1987
FIRE CHECK ENTRANCE DOORS Security Combined Burglar Resistant DIN ENV 1627
FIRE RESISTANT DOORS . See Also FIRE CHECK DOORS:
FIRE SCREENS . .
FIRE SCREENS Glass .
FIRE SCREENS Steel .
FIRE SCREENS Steel Glazed .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Acoustic .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Double Steel .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Escape Route .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Fire Control .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Flush .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Glazed .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Insulated .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Louvred .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Louvred Aluminium
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Louvred Security PAS24
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Louvred Security Secured by Design
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Louvred Steel
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Louvred Ventilation Doors
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Personnel .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Purpose Made Metal .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Rear Office .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Rear Shop .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Security .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Shop Rear .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Steel .
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Steel Acoustic
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Steel Acoustic BS EN ISO 140-3
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Steel Colourcoated
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Steel Glazed
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Steel Purpose Made
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Steel Security
INDUSTRIAL DOORS Steel Faced .
INDUSTRIAL DOORSETS Steel .
INDUSTRIAL DOORSETS Steel Acoustic
INDUSTRIAL DOORSETS Steel Fire Resistant
LOUVRE Doors .
LOUVRE Panels .
LOUVRES AND SCREENS Box: .
LOUVRES AND SCREENS Metal .
LOUVRES AND SCREENS Purpose Made .
RESIDENTIAL DOORS
SECURITY DOORS
SECURITY DOORS Access Control .
SECURITY DOORS Anti-Bandit Attack Resistant
SECURITY DOORS Bomb Resistant Blast Doors .See Also DOORS COMMERCIAL: Blast Resistant
SECURITY DOORS Domestic .
SECURITY DOORS Fire Protection .
SECURITY DOORS Fire Resistant .
SECURITY DOORS LPS 1175 Security Rating 1 to 3 .
SECURITY DOORS LPS 1175:Issue 3 Security Rating SR4 .
SECURITY DOORS Staff Security .
SECURITY DOORS Steel .
SECURITY DOORS Steel Armoured Blast Resistant - Certified to EXR2 of EN 13124-2
SECURITY DOORS Steel Armoured EN 1627 Level 4
SECURITY DOORS Steel Louvre .
SECURITY DOORS Vandal Resistant .
SECURITY DOORS Ventilated .
SECURITY DOORSETS
SECURITY DOORSETS Anti-Vandal .
SECURITY DOORSETS Apartment Flats Entrance .
SECURITY DOORSETS Delayed Entry .
SECURITY DOORSETS Domestic .
SECURITY DOORSETS Domestic Secured by Design
SECURITY DOORSETS Fire Resistant FD 60 .
SECURITY DOORSETS Fire Resistant FD 90 .
SECURITY DOORSETS Fire Resistant FD 120 .
SECURITY DOORSETS Fire Resistant FD 240 .
SECURITY DOORSETS PAS 23 and 24 .
SECURITY DOORSETS Purpose Made .
SECURITY DOORSETS Secured by Design .
SECURITY DOORSETS Steel .
SECURITY DOORSETS Steel Glazed
SECURITY DOORSETS Steel Louvred Ventilated
SECURITY DOORSETS Steel LPCB Certificate LPS 1175: issue 7 Class 3
SECURITY DOORSETS Steel Faced Steel Core
SLIDING DOORS Glazed Steel Frame .
SLIDING DOORS Glazed Steel Frame Fire Resistant
SLIDING DOORS Glazed Steel Frame Security Burglar Resistant ENV 1627 RC3, RC4
SMOKE CHECK DOORS
VENTILATION LOUVRES . .
VENTILATION LOUVRES Fixed Industrial .
VENTILATION LOUVRES Metal Industrial .
AC Acoustic Doorsets
GLAS-DOR Security/Fire Doorset
INNA-DOR Internal Steel Doorsets
OUTA-DOR External Steel Doorsets
SECUR-DOR Security Doors and Doorsets
TUFF-DOR Security Doors
TUFF-VENT Louvred Doors

Fire-resistant doors: Understanding E, EW and EI

March 2020

Fire-resistant doors: Understanding E, EW and EI

Fire protection is one of the most important elements in construction. So, when purchasing a fire door, it’s important to understand the fire-resistant classes – as it could save lives. When a fire-resistant door has been tested, it is given a classification showing the duration it resists fire for. Split into different categories, the classes show how the door will prevent the passage of flames, smoke and heat transfer. This is represented as Integrity, Radiation or Insulation.
Integrity (E)integrity

Integrity represents how long the door and its components can prevent the passage of flames and hot gases from the heated side of the door to the non-heated side. However, integrity ratings won’t prevent heat transferring through the door. Integrity is denoted as a letter “E”, followed by a number showing the number of minutes the door prevented flames and gases passing through to the non-heated side. For example, GLAS-DOR Glazed Doorsets are available with up to 90mins Integrity.

Radiation Control (EW) radiation control

Radiation maintains the same performance as Integrity – resisting flames and smoke when exposed to fire on one side. However, it will also prevent some of the heat from transferring from the heated side to the non-heated side. Radiation Control fire resistance is denoted as the letters “EW”, followed by a number showing the duration (in minutes) it will provide resistance. During the test, this is the duration it will keep radiant heat transfer below 15 kW/m2 on the non-heated side.

Insulation integrity and insulation

Insulation offers the highest level of protection from fire. Maintaining the same performance as Integrity, Insulation also prevents any heat transferring from the heated side to the non-heated side. The letters “EI” represent Insulation, followed by the duration (in minutes) it provides fire resistance. For example, GLAS-DOR Glazed Wall Sections are available tested to EI 120 – meaning they will maintain both Integrity and Insulation for up to 120 minutes. Whereas GLAS-DOR Doorsets are available EI 90/60, meaning they will maintain integrity for 90 minutes, and Insulation for 60 minutes.


Whether the building is residential, commercial or industrial, it is vital that the above standards are understood and followed. A fire door will compartmentalise a building, preventing a fire spreading and allowing people inside to evacuate.These standards are laid out in the UK building regulations and will go a long way to ensuring the protection of both people and property.

6 tips to improve warehouse security

February 2020

A warehouse allows a business to store valuable goods and machinery in a safe location, making them an essential part of any supply chain. However, as a place holding large quantities of high value goods, they are a prized target for opportunist criminals. As Brexit looms, UK warehouses are almost full as businesses stockpile goods amid the uncertainty, meaning more pickings for thieves. Any complication within a supply chain could be disastrous for a business. So, we’ve written a list of security measures to reduce the risk of any disruption.

Secure the perimeter
The first layer of defence for warehouses is often the perimeter of the premises. Erecting security fencing around the entire perimeter will (in most cases) deter even professional criminals from trying to gain entry to the compound. Ensure fencing is at least 7-foot-high and integrates an anti climb mesh and welded construction to make it more difficult to gain unauthorised entry. Vehicular access to the site can also be controlled with security barriers and gates at entrances. Using technology such as number plate recognition will allow authorised vehicles access.

CCTV
CCTV cameras are a big boost to security. Raising the risk of being identified and caught, they act as a great deterrent to thieves. Any information gathered can be passed onto Police for them to use as evidence to prosecute anyone caught. These should be used both internally and externally, as unfortunately not all employees are honest and may also steal.

Security alarms
A security alarm is designed to raise as much attention as possible, so is another good deterrent to intruders. However, if the warehouse is in an area where sound isn’t likely to be heard, a silent alarm linked directly to Police works just as well. This way, Police will be the first to attend and hope to catch an intruder red handed. Place signs around the warehouse to warn people of any alarms and make them think twice before attempting a break in.

Security guards
Although they are costly (due to wages and typically unsociable hours), security guards are one of the best deterrents to intruders. Security guards typically patrol the site at night while the site is quiet to ensure everything is in check. A constant human presence often scares intruders off due to the risk of being caught in the act.

Secure entrance and exits
Doors and windows are often the most vulnerable part of a building as they are the easiest entry point to break through. A security door is usually the last line of defence in stopping an intruder gaining access to a building. Robust TUFF-DOR and SECUR-DOR products are our security doorsets, designed to offer enhanced security for industrial and commercial sites. When fitted with appropriate hardware, these doorsets are capable of resisting attack for up to 10 minutes, with the intention of delaying and deterring all potential intruders.

Access control
Access control systems are a reliable way of ensuring only authorised personnel can access the facilities. Coming in the form of a passcode, fob or key card reader, some systems even enable managers to track who opened the door and when. However, only give access authorisation to trusted employees, as there is a risk of employees leaking codes or ‘losing’ cards. If an access control key falls into the hands of a potential intruder, theft may occur.

While these tips are helpful individually, it’s important to take a layered approach to all security. Using these tips together will ensure a strong security program as each step provides another layer. In turn, this will deter unwanted intruders or prevent them gaining entry. If they get through one layer of security, there are other layers backing it up.

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