MAKING A STYLISH EXIT

The Briton 376 range of Panic and Emergency Exit Hardware products has been restyled to combine fine and contemporary appearance with superior performance. Sleeker lines and a softer form provide a stylish yet robust feel, making it even more appealing to specifiers.

Because of the fact that lives depend on its performance, the 376 range has been rigorously tested in the most demanding of environments. These include testing to 200,000 performance cycles as well as specific tests to prevent trapped fingers, corrosion and the abuse of crossbars and bolts.

The CE marked range is fully compliant with the latest revisions of EN 1125:2008 and EN179:2008 which became mandatory requirements in January 2010. EN 1125 covers panic applications, such as shops, schools, hospitals and theatres, where effective escape is required using an operating device the width of the door with minimum effort and without prior knowledge of operation. On the other hand, EN179 covers emergency applications, such as offices, apartments and storerooms, using a single pushpad or lever. Revisions to these standards mean that testing has become more onerous to reflect ‘real life’ scenarios whereby the exit devices must function effectively under abnormal situations, such as simulated loading and pushing as might be expected in a panic situation.

The Briton 376 range comprises variations of vertical panic bolts, reversible rim panic latches, mortice panic nightlatches, push pad vertical bolts, push pad mortice nightlatches, reversible push pad and rim panic latches. All are available in a wide range of powder coated, dual colour and metallic plated finishes.

Designed to be trouble-free this popular range features a fully comprehensive five year guarantee and is supported by a new 2010 specification and application guide, which is now available.

Full details about the restyled range is available from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies ( tel 01922 707400) or from security.ingersollrand.comA