Doors and Hardware articles from July 2003

Doors and Hardware archives from July 2003

Calendar 2003.
July 1, 2003... September 4-9 The Door and Hardware Institute 28TH DHI Conference and Exposition www.DHI.org September 20-23 Glass Association of North America 2003 Fall Conference Chicago, IL www.glasswebsite.com October 1-3 ...

Guiding the way toward a safe and secure Future. (In Touch).
July 1, 2003... SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS...WHAT AN appropriate topic for our industry. As our need to balance the oftentimes conflicting concerns of security and life safety increases, these two types of buildings will require more of our guidance and...

Flexibility and accountability: the hallmarks of DHI's new education format. (DHI Page).
July 1, 2003... THROUGH EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALING, DHI aims to strengthen our position in the industry by providing many individuals with the tools necessary to succeed. The changes to the format are devised to help you realize your goals in a much more...

Safe schools survey: leads to school system hardware upgrades: Atlanta Public Schools improving access control and door security.
July 1, 2003... WHEN QUESTIONS ARISE AS TO WHETHER A school building or an entire district's schools meet the necessary guidelines for safety and security, a survey of the properties is one way to obtain the answers and also gather the information needed to...

Making history of mechanical locks: easy upgrades to electronic cylinders.
July 1, 2003... ACCESS CONTROL HAS CERTAINLY COME A LONG way. It used to be that the only access control systems offering detailed audit capability were magnetic swipe-card systems. However, implementation costs associated with these systems were substantial....

Automatic doors: leaning toward the future at Des Moines Area Community College.
July 1, 2003... ON THE WEST CAMPUS OF THE DES MOINES Area Community College (DMACC), a unique building design called for a unique automatic door solution. To meet the need for automatic sliding doors that could operate reliably on an angle, a few innovative...

Securing the future, preserving the past. (Government: The National Archives Renovation Project).
July 1, 2003... WHEN THE FOUNDERS DRAFTED THE DECLARAtion of Independence, the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution (known collectively as the Charters of Freedom), they had envisioned a set of freedoms available to all people. That same spirit is...

What is delayed egress hardware? (Code Corner).
July 1, 2003... DELAYED EGRESS HARDWARE prevents a door from being opened from the egress side, usually for a period of 15 seconds. This type of device is often used to prevent theft while maintaining life safety. The system is most commonly comprised of an...

Checklist for the well-equipped sales force. (Sales Edge).
July 1, 2003... "Willy was a salesman...way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine." Arthur Miller, Death of a Salesman WILLY LOMAN, LITERATURE'S MOST FAMOUS AND TRAGIC COMMERcial traveler, had little more to work with than the force...

Rutherford Controls Inc. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... RCI's new "all-in-one" 6 Series Electric Strike includes a multi-voltage single solenoid (selectable 12 or 24 VDC and 12 to 24 VAC), selectable mode (fail locked, or unlocked), horizontal adjustment and plug-in wire connectors. A low profile...

Abloy Door Security. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... Abloy's newly patented rotating disc key system, Abloy Protec, is UL437 listed and represents the highest level of security. With maximum pick resistance, patented key protection, 2 billion combinations, the most extensive master key systems,...

Amweld Building Products. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... With The EDGE[TM], the patented, low-heat, laser-edge, welded hollow metal door, you get the tightest seam possible around the entire door edge. A clean, attractive, smooth surface void of the roughness and imperfections you can get with spot...

Technical Glass Products. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... FIRE-RATED HARDWOOD FRAMES FROM TGP Rated up to 45 minutes, The Fireframes[R] Hardwood Series provides an attractive alternative to traditional hollow metal steel frames. The frames feature an engineered core for dimensional stability and a...

Pemko. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... New anodized Satin Nickel finish completes the architectural package! Pemko offers a selection of thresholds, weatherstripping, door bottoms and astragals for residential/commercial applications in this new hi-tech finish which complements...

Door Controls International. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... DCIs 8BFB and OBFB Bottom Fire Bolts for fire-rated doors are UL Listed when specified with the 840 and 940 Automatic Top Flush Bolts. Upon reaching 230[degrees] F the BEB projects a bolt locking the leaves together. For more information call...

AMBICO. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... AMBICO BLAST RESISTANT STEEL DOORS & FRAMES. AMBICO blast resistant steel doors and frames, performance tested by independent laboratories, confirm blast products exceeding industry standards. Available in a full range of ratings: 15 psf...

Door Controls International. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... Door Controls International announces an entirely new concept in Automatic Flush Bolts for Wood Doors, the 960. This patented design eliminates both costly prep and split corners of the veneer. Preparation consists of two round holes,...

Lund Equipment Co. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... NEW LUND KEY CABINET A new Lund Key Cabinet has a locking inner compartment and a locking exterior door as well. It leaves the keys in the outer compartment accessible. The locks are keyed differently. Lund offers more than 70 styles...

Stainless Doors. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... Stainless Doors, Incorporated manufactures custom stainless steel doors, frames, window frames and entrance systems. We offer a full line of products including fire rated, STC and lead lined doors. Stainless Doors' commitment to the industry is...

Pro-Tech[R]. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... EDSS introduces Pro-Tech Version 6.0, with a special preview at the September DHI show in Tampa. Pro-Tech Version 6.0 creates job estimates for hardware, wood doors, hollow metal doors, and hollow metal frames; provides quotes for contractors;...

DORMA. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... DORMA Architectural Hardware's new line of mortise, cylindrical, tubular and deadholt locks offers a comprehensive selection of Grade 1 and Grade 2 locks that meet the functional and aesthetic requirements of commercial and institutional doors....

SELECT products. (New Product Showcase: Advertising).
July 1, 2003... SELECT Hinges[TM] stand up to millions of cycles. SELECT continuous geared hinges reduce maintenance costs while outperforming traditional hinge systems in schools, offices, airports, and public buildings. SELECT Hinges[TM] are lab-tested to...

Marshfield DoorSystems. (People).
July 1, 2003... Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc., has added John MeFarlane to its field sales team. Based in Jonesboro, AR, McFarlane serves as sales manager for the company's newly created central territory, which includes Arkansas, southern Illinois, southern...

Tubelite, Inc. (People).
July 1, 2003... Tubelite, Inc., recently announced the hiring of Mark Siedelberg as sales manager for the Reed City, MI-based manufacturer of storefront, entrance and curtain wall systems. Mr. Siedelberg holds an associate's degree in architectural drafting...

Small-profile bottom fire bolt tolerates misalignment. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Door Controls International announces the 8BFB and 9BFB Bottom Fire Bolts (BEB) for fire-rated doors. UL Listed when specified with the 840 and 940 Automatic Top Flush Bolts, the BEB is installed in the meeting edge of one leaf with a mating...

New face to telephone entry systems. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Viscount Systems, Inc., has introduced the Mesh[TM] family of telephone entry panels. The panels come with full-color keypad or touch-screen displays for entry to commercial or multi-residential buildings. Graphics can be customized per...

New strikes offer savings. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Trine Access Technology has designed the 3458 strike plate to replace 4 5/8" high strike plates in aluminum frames. The new design requires only a 2 1/16" cut on the frame face and uses existing tab holes. Unlike other strikes, the cutout need...

Surface-mounted door closer meets ADA standards. (Products).
July 1, 2003... International Door Closers, Inc., now offers a new surface-mounted door closer to complement its existing line. The model 4401 is a barrier-free, adjustable spring tension closer that complies with ANSI standards and is also UL listed to...

Business management software designed for door and hardware distributors. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Access IT, leader in providing enterprise business software solutions for mid-range companies in the distribution, manufacturing and service industries, has launched Access Contract Distribution(R), a business management solution specifically...

Fire-rated wood doors without the pins. (Products).
July 1, 2003... VT Industries, Inc., now offers cross-corridor wood doors that meet positive pressure fire-door standards without having to install thermal pins or drill holes into floors. The doors feature a new mineral core from Georgia Pacific, which was...

One-stop door hardware shopping. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Amweld Building Products, LLC, introduces its Independence[TM] line of door hardware. The new line includes lever sets, hinges, door closers and exit devices that are designed for maximum beauty and security. There are two grades of lever sets...

Heavy-duty locks, smooth operation. (Products).
July 1, 2003... DORMA Architectural Hardware's 800 Series grade 1 heavy-duty, cylindrical, key-in locksets deliver exceptionally smooth operation, superior strength and extended service life for the lock mechanism. The 800 Series locksets feature a stainless...

Heavy-duty electric strikes for high-security access control. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Security Door Controls offers its new extra heavy-duty 30 series electric strikes, which enable access control of openings equipped cylindrical locksets with up to 5/8" throw latch bolts. Features include all stainless steel construction,...

Dual-protection inside and out for sliding doors. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Dor-O-Matic is pleased to announce that its activation standard for the 96K Series sliding doors is now the OA-202C, a combination motion control and presence sensor in one housing. The new sensor uses highly sophisticated and reliable infrared...

New manufacturer opens its Stainless Doors in Colorado. (Updates).
July 1, 2003... Introducing Stainless Doors, Inc., headquartered in Broomfield, Co, a manufacturer of custom stainless steel doors, frames, window frames and entrance systems. Stainless Doors, Inc., utilizes more than 100,000 square feet of factory space and...

BCI Group adds architectural hardware subsidiary. (Updates).
July 1, 2003... BCI Architectural Specialties, a new subsidiary of the BCI Group, headquartered in Racine, WI, began full operations in May. Rick Doerflinger has been appointed General Manager. The company supplies door and cabinet hardware, bath accessories,...

Manufacturer wins state safety honors...again. (Updates).
July 1, 2003... Eggers Industries, Neenah Division, was recently awarded the 2002 Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award for medium-sized businesses. This is the second consecutive year that the company has won the award. Eggers achieved zero lost-time injuries in...

Complete line added to inventory. (Updates).
July 1, 2003... Security Lock Distributors has added the entire line of Ives products to its stock and now offers antique pewter and satin nickel finish decorative hardware to complement Schlage F-series locksets and B-series deadbolts. All Ives products are...

Timely new sales rep and catalog. (Info Source).
July 1, 2003... Timely Precision Steel Door Frames has appointed Mid America Sales to represent the company in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, southern Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas. Mid America Sales was recently established by Roger McGuire, formerly Timely's...

Updated, portable spec resource. (Info Source).
July 1, 2003... Technical Glass Products (TGP) has recently updated SpeciFIRE[TM] to reflect the latest product data on fire-rated glass and framing. SpeciFIRE offers instant access to product information and helps determine the best fire-rated glazing and...

Hot topic: Part 2; thermal testing and specialty door marketplace.
July 1, 2003... [This is part 2 in a four-part series chronicling thermal performance testing and certification for entryway doors and windows. The purpose of this series is to educate our readers on the important role thermal performance testing plays in the...

90-minute fire-rated integrated door system. (Products).
July 1, 2003... Markar Architectural Products, Inc., is pleased to announce their new FRP Advantage Door with a 90-minute, UL-classified fire rating. Some of the features of this integrated door system include a non-combustible mineral core, impact-resistant...

Tech Tip: do you know?
July 1, 2003... Do you know what ambulatory health care occupancy is? Or what distinguishes it from health care occupancy? NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Life Safety Code 101 reveals the answers. The 2000 edition is the reference for this Tech...