STRAND HARDWARE LTD
STRAND HOUSE
LONG STREET
PREMIER BUSINESS PARK
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.
One-Stop Shop for Strand Solutions
One-Stop Shop for Strand Solutions
Strand Hardware has introduced new products to its panic and emergency hardware range to provide customers with a one-stop shop for complete solutions to key products.
Armoured door loops, power supply units (PSU) and PSU batteries to provide battery back-up are now available to purchase alongside the Strand Antipanic Motorised Touch Bar range.
Until now, Strand Hardware customers have needed to source these items from other suppliers. Being able to buy them in one place should save time and money by incorporating into existing orders, thereby reducing costs.
The power supply units (PSU) are used to convert the external mains voltage, 240v into the required voltage current to operate the motorised touch bar which is 12 – 24v DC or 12v AC.
The additions have been competitively priced and meet Stand Hardware’s exacting quality standards.
Said Strand Hardware Sales Director Craig Fox: “These products are useful additions to our key motorised touch bar products: the PHTM0, 55 and 57. Most businesses are currently experiencing increased costs throughout their supply chain, so it makes sense for Strand to stock items as a total solutions package and help our customers save time and money.”
For more information contact: info@strandhardware.co.uk or call: 01922 639111
www.strandhardware.co.uk
Strand Hardware - Buy Quality, Buy Once
Buy Quality, Buy Once
Not all finger protection devices are made the same – that’s the message from Strand Hardware which is urging customers to apply the “gold standard” for safety and durability.
BS 8613 specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength and effective function of finger protection. This includes assessment of durability and effectiveness applied to conditions and temperature.
But not all products sold in the UK meet this standard. In recent years, the market has been flooded by cheap imports, many with components that are far from durable. Often made from plastic, they can become brittle and break, becoming a hazard in themselves.
As the UK’s market leader in the supply of quality finger protection, Strand Hardware only stocks products that ‘meet the mark’.
All BS 8613 products must clearly bear manufacturers markings and classification – making them easy to identify.
Said Strand Hardware’s Sales Director Craig Fox: “None of our stock can be defined as ‘one product fits all’. Our extensive range provides a range of devices for various door materials and applications. We prefer to work closely with customers to provide the ideal solution for their project needs.
In addition to product durability - some products come with a lifetime guarantee - there are other benefits to buying quality: bespoke sizes for items up to 2500mm and special RAL powder coated finishes for customisation.
Often buying choices come down to budget but safety should never be compromised, added Craig.
“When it comes to finger protection, don’t be tempted to buy cheap. It makes sense to buy once and buy quality.”
BS EN 8613: 2017 defines finger protection as “a device intended to minimise the risk of crushing injuries to fingers in the gap between the hanging stile of the door leaf and the door frame".
In premises that are used by the public - especially children, the elderly or vulnerable adults - retail establishments, schools, hospitals, care homes and health centres it is essential to minimise risk.
When it comes to the development and management of commercial buildings, risk assessment and identification of appropriate solutions is essential.
British and European standards provide specifiers, architects/designers, health and safety professionals and facility managers with guidance as to what works well, what type of devices should be applied to various door sets, what’s durable and essentially, what is safe to use.
It is estimated that between 40,000 and 80,000 accidents occur every year, mainly involving children who trap their fingers in doors, leading to serious injury, and in some cases amputation. Many more minor injuries are believed to go unreported.
The standard is a benchmark to which professionals can refer, fulfilling a duty of care with an understanding of appropriateness and performance values. It also assists manufacturers to design fit-for-purpose products.
There are various types of finger protection devices available, some are integrated within the door system, others cover the gap between door and frame.
For more information on finger protection or assistance with specification contact: info@strandhardware.co.uk or call: 01922 639111
www.strandhardware.co.uk
