Thanks a million
December 2015

The WINKHAUS AV2 autolock has been successfully tested to one million cycles under the BM Trada Q-Mark, “Enhanced Lifetime Performance of Doors” certification scheme, helping Falcon Panel Products’ fire door, Strebord, achieve a class 8 performance under the standard.

The autolock was installed on a standard 44mm Strebord core to prove its ability to retain all of its inherent qualities even after being operated one million times.

Falcon Panel Products director, Mark Percival, said: “The AV2 autolock from Winkhaus excelled when it was put to the test within our standard Strebord door core, proving the importance of using high-quality components to achieve a product capable of delivering the best performances on all fronts: security, durability, energy efficiency, life-long smooth operation etc.”

Justin Harris, commercial director of Winkhaus added: “The recent test conducted by BM Trada is yet another validation of our AV2 autolocks’ long lasting performance, as well as Falcon’s high-quality Strebord door cores. Capable of achieving the Secured by Design standard, our AV2 range is a valuable addition to any PVC-u, aluminium, timber and composite door, enhancing security levels and offering a strong USP to capitalise on.”

The BM TRADA Q-Mark Enhanced Lifetime Performance of Doors certification scheme is based on the Classification for Service Life Test Programme CDTM01 and allows manufacturers to “demonstrate to specifiers that their products have passed this stringent testing regime, and that through regular audits of the manufacturing process they can be assured of consistency as well as quality.”

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