24 Jul 2008

The future hinges on UNION

UNION Architectural Hardware continues its intense program of new product introductions by developing a range of high performance door hinges - UNION PowerLOAD™.

Tested to BS EN 1935:2002 and CE marked, the new UNION hinges have also been assessed for use on timber fire doors to BS EN 1634-1. With the additional reassurance of a 25 year guarantee, the new UNION PowerLOAD™ hinges are ideal for the specification market where durability and reliability are paramount.

Designed for long life and outstanding performance, the UNION PowerLOAD™ hinge range requires little or no maintenance. Metal to metal wear is dramatically lowered by using carbon steel and phosphorous bronze flanged bushes with a specially formulated lubricant. This material combination significantly reduces the wear and regular maintenance required by other types of hinge.

 The new hinges also feature precision positioning for fixings in order to spread the load on timber door frames and stiles and achieve consistent performance over time.

UNION PowerLOAD™ hinges are available either bulk packed with radius corners for OEM factory preparation, or tri-packed with square corners and complete with screws to suit on-site installation.

 

The UNION PowerLOAD™ square cornered range includes two butt hinges, a butt projection hinge and a lift off hinge. The radius cornered range has been further expanded to include a European style lift off hinge.

 

Both ranges are manufactured from mild steel, or stainless steel grade 304 dependent on the level of corrosion resistance required, and are available in a choice of satin stainless finish or bright zinc plate.

 

For further information on the new UNION PowerLOAD™ range of hinges, contact your local representative or UNION Customer Services on 0845 22 32 124.