Doors and Hardware articles from February 2005

Doors and Hardware archives from February 2005

Calendar 2005.(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... February 12-16 WDMA Annual Meeting Pasedena, CA 847/299-5200 www.wdma.com February 19-22 [H.sup.2]X Canada, Hardware & Home Improvement Expo & Conference Toronto, ON, Canada 770/984-8016 ...

It all starts with the specification.(IN TOUCH)
February 1, 2005... IN MY OPINION, THE EVOLUTION OF OUR INDUSTRY HAS been driven by the specification and will continue to be so in the future. Specifications provide an opportunity to differentiate one's company from the competition, whether in the same channel...

Assume, at your own risk!(DHI PAGE)
February 1, 2005... AS WE ALL KNOW, ASSUMING ANYTHING OF ANYBODY is accompanied by unintended consequences, good and bad--sometimes humorous. Unfortunately, by the time we learn these lessons it is usually too late to prevent a bad situation from getting worse....

Aluminum: the base metal society builds upon.
February 1, 2005... THE ALUMINUM INDUSTRY IN AMERICA IS, NO DOUBT, one of our shining industrial success stories. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From the time that William Frishmuth (1) made an aluminum cap for the Washington monument aluminum has played an ever...

Patented keyways provide assurance for facility managers, owners.
February 1, 2005... UNAUTHORIZED DOOR ENTRY IS ONE OF THE GREATEST THREATS TO WORKPLACE FACILITY SECURITY It is estimated that out of every 1,000 unauthorized door entries, 100 result in small losses, 10 involve major losses and one result in a catastrophic loss...

Interfacing hardware and security systems.
February 1, 2005... IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, WE'VE SEEN THE MOVE toward electrified and electronic hardware accelerate faster and faster. It's a trend that won't stop. The demand for higher security, greater flexibility and more accountability will continue to tip...

Proper installation of hollow metal frames in 3 parts.
February 1, 2005... MOST ALL PROJECTS INVOLVE THE INSTALlation of hollow metal frames. One would think that since the installation is so common that it is always done properly. Unfortunately this is not always the case. Improperly installed hollow metal frames...

The hidden components of hollow metal doors.
February 1, 2005... FIFTY YEARS AGO, WHEN MOST STEEL DOOR manufacturers built a door, the internal parts were individually made, and often constructed of scrap material. Labor costs were often an overlooked factor. The hinge reinforcements were mostly made...

Sometimes being audited is a good thing.(Stockkeeping Universe)
February 1, 2005... MENTION THE WORD AUDIT TO MOST PEOPLE IN AMERICA, AND SUDDENLY panic takes over their nervous system. But audits are really just check ups to see how things are progressing and determining if some changes should be made. Cycle counting is an...

Legal pitfalls to avoid when communicating with your customers via fax and email.(LEGAL)
February 1, 2005... AT THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR, YOU MAY HAVE RESOLVED TO USE your facsimile and email technologies to maintain better and more frequent contact with your existing customers and to develop new customers. In developing your marketing plan, you...

Linetec names Rob Seils to regional sales manager.(PEOPLE)
February 1, 2005... Paint and anodize finisher Linetec named Rob Seils as a regional manager with its outside sales team. As a former inside sales manager with the company, he now will share and apply his knowledge of Linetec's internal systems, products and...

ABH announces new product release.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... ABH is pleased to announce our new 6800 Series low profile push pull latch. This push pull latch has a cover projection of 7/8" and a handle projection of 2 5/8". The handing on the 6800 series can be easily changed in the field. This product...

BEA introduces the IRIS for continued safety compliance of automatic doors.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... BEA has launched a new presence detection sensor, the Iris. This sensor has been designed to meet the anticipated changes to the 2005 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 156.10 standards, which will require the addition of an overhead...

Olympus announces new products.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Olympus Lock, Inc. announces additional functionality for one of our core products--our N078 pin tumbler cabinet lock. This lock has been traditionally available in only a drawer version and with a 1 1/8" barrel length. Now, we have added the...

New Ceco Door Products.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... ElectroLynx[TM], ASSA ABLOY's new quick connect feature, makes it easy to install electrified door hardware products on hollow metal doors manufactured by Ceco Door Products. By using standard "plug and play" connectors with color-coded wiring,...

TruStile[R] doors to introduce three architectural door series to its Authentic Designs[TM] collection.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Authentic Designs by TruStile is a first of its kind collection designed to complement the architectural style of a home or commercial project. Inspired by historic and contemporary architectural periods, the door lines simplify the selection...

AMBICO product highlights.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... AMBICO develops "amazing glazing" for use in high range blast doors and side lite frames. In early November, 2004, tests were conducted on units at ABS Consulting Laboratories in San Antonio, TX. These tests have confirmed exceptional AMBICO...

Special-Lite introduces new color choices for architectural entrances.(PRODUCTS)
February 1, 2005... Special-Lite, Inc. has announced a new set of standard fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP) colors and a revised collection of Kynar[R] paint colors for its commercial entrances. The new color palette was developed in response to feedback from...

Tiger doors product announcements.(PRESS RELEASES)
February 1, 2005... If you're looking for non-fire rated FRP doors with a clean, screwless vision light system, your search is over. Tiger Door announces its new screwless vision light stop system. Its unique snap-together installation design gives you a smooth,...

Hettich's ProDecor catalog now online.(INFO)
February 1, 2005... Hettich's ProDecor catalog is now online and interactive at www.prodecor.com. The new virtual handle advisor offers a truly unusual service. Not reliant on the special software of a CD-ROM, the site is always up-to-date and available online...

Vistawall to expand Tennessee plant.(UPDATES)
February 1, 2005... Vistawall Architectural Products recently announced that it will expand its Greenville, Tennessee manufacturing facility to incorporate a second extrusion press, which will double the plant's capacity. Vistawall expects that it will have the...

WDMA I.S. 1A-2004 standard focuses on in-field performance.(UPDATES)
February 1, 2005... The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) has released a Technical Bulletin which highlights the new Performance Duty Levels, a significant shift in the newly released and revised I.S. 1A-2004 Industry Specification for Architectural...

E-Plex[TM] E5-031 listed in BHMA Certified Products Directory.(UPDATES)
February 1, 2005... Kaba Access Control's E-Plex E5031 Series Lock is now listed in the BHMA Certified Products Directory for ANSI/BHMA A 156.25 Electrified Locking Devices Grade 1. The E-Plex E5031 is the only pushbutton lock that is currently certified and...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
February 1, 2005... Are you familiar with the life safety provisions relating to means of egress for high hazard equipment rooms? Mechanical equipment rooms, boiler rooms, furnace rooms and electrical equipment rooms would fall in this category. Is panic or fire...