Modern entrance systems are now expected to be pleasing to the eye, whilst offering intrinsic resistance to weather, structural distortion, potential intruders and accidental impact. However, they must also provide for varying degrees of access control and of course, a means of emergency egress in the event of fire. A central feature of the PDS communal door is the innovative AV2E multipoint locking system (see articles page safety & comfort) which automatically secures the door whenever it is shut, not merely at the latch, but also at both extremes, with substantial upper and lower steel hook bolts, - delivering as standard, constant, high security by obstructing any attempts at manipulation or forced entry.

Authorised access is achieved electronically with a fob or via an existing trigger such as a key pad or phone entry system, which activates the door’s factory fitted electric motor, withdrawing the hooks and latch, in a smooth, effortless manner. Egress is easily effected via the single “one hit” inside lever handle, but can also be linked or combined with existing fire alarm and door opener systems. All PDS communal doors are also fitted with intelligent high security “one way” lock cylinders which, although allowing manual entry to a key holder from outside,( particularly useful in the event of a power failure) will not permit the system to be deadlocked mechanically, from outside or inside, ensuring the electronics are not obstructed from operating effectively.

Product attributes and differentiators

• Single action, sustained high security, combined with effective access management
• Low maintenance with high durability and impact tolerance
• Large range of style, colour and glazing options
• Integral Approved Document ‘M’ compliant anodised aluminium, low level threshold - non slip, barrier free, self draining with built in thermal break - providing easy access with effective weather tightness
• Secured by Design multipoint locking as standard. Full height lock guard and factory fitted door restrictors for open out doorsets
• Outstanding insulation properties – up to five times more efficient than traditional wooden doors with regard to preventing heat loss. All safety glazing is Part ‘L’ and Part ‘N’ compliant. U value comfortably exceeds the requirements of building regulations approved document ‘ L’
• Doors guaranteed against bowing, twisting, rotting, rusting, splitting, cracking or delamination. Significantly outperforms typical Steel faced, timber and PVCu doors, with regard to impact resistance.
• High performance compression seals and adjustable lock keeps ensure excellent weather resistance, elimination of cold draughts and the impedance of smoke passage.
• Heeding environmental and ecological concerns, the door core is CFC, HCFC and HFC free, and has a zero ODP and GWP rating. Factory applied paint and stain finishes are waterbased, Low VOC high build and microporous. The vast majority of manufacturing waste is subsequently recycled.
• Doorset individually made to order, to precisely suit a specific location, embracing the customer’s personal choice of paint or stain finish, and glazing and door furniture preferences from our comprehensive range, ensuring the finished article perfectly complements the immediate environment.

Every PDS door fitted as standard with Armorshield anti attack cylinder protection. (click here to go to article page)

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