A ‘whole door system’ which combines secure locking with failsafe
emergency evacuation features has been introduced by GEZE UK to meet the
rigorous PAS 24 standard.
The Slimdrive SL NT PAS 24 System achieves outstanding
security – one of the best on the market, whilst still meeting ever-greater
demands of building requirements.
The system enables 24-hour access control and has
been designed and tested for continuous use. With GEZE’s unique, robust locking
system that is hidden from view – the Slimdrive SL NT PAS 24 System makes it even harder for opportunist burglars
to identify points of access.
GEZE’s proven Slimdrive SL NT technology, together
with the enhanced security testing required to achieve PAS 24 accreditation,
adds up to the perfect entrance system with no compromises - security,
accessibility, access control and great aesthetics.
Under PAS 24 a series of tests are performed
including manual attack, in which the test engineer uses a range of tools
anywhere on the door over a 15-minute period, impact testing of both ‘soft
body’ and ‘hard body’ objects, and force testing in which loads are applied for
up to 5 minutes. The door must withstand all of the tests to pass and achieve PAS 24 certification.
These security enhancements are fast becoming key
features for buildings where security with escape routes are a high priority:
such as hospitals, airports, train stations and banks.
The system uses GEZE’s proven Slimdrive SL NT
automatic sliding operator. At just seven centimetres it is the slimmest
on the market enabling it to be almost invisibly integrated into the façade. It
can move leaf weights up to 125kg and is virtually silent in operation.
GEZE UK worked with Jack Aluminium Systems, one of the
UK’s leading aluminium glazing systems companies, to develop the new system for
automatic sliding doors.
The PAS (Product Assessment Specification) 24 test
standard was introduced by the British Standard Institute (BSI) in
collaboration with industry stakeholders and Secured By Design (SBD). A 2016
revision incorporated additional doorset and window types including
non-domestic ranges and changes to some test methods and criteria.
Said Kaz Spiewakowski, managing director of GEZE UK:
“This is a landmark system in the fight against crime. It incorporates enhanced
security features without compromising on the functionality and aesthetic
benefits for which our products have become known.”
Jeff
Pearson, sales director of Jack Aluminium Systems added: “It has been a honour
to work with GEZE UK to develop this system which combines safety and security
in line with the PAS 24 standard. It will no doubt prove to be of real
practical benefit within a variety of publically accessed buildings bringing
with it peace of mind to those who live and work in the places where it is
installed.“
A new
brochure has been produced to explain the system in detail. This is available
by calling the marketing team on 01543 443015.
