Integral Finger Guard (Alumax)
Verified by manufacturer 3 months ago
ALU30-100 (with no Door Closer)
ALU30-100 (with no Door Closer)
The Integral Finger Guard offers durable, long-term finger protection for high-traffic environments, reducing maintenance costs and seamlessly integrating into new builds and refurbishments.
Application
The Alumax Integral Finger Guard is a vital safety solution designed for environments where vulnerable individuals, particularly children and those with learning difficulties, may be present. This product is suitable for new timber doors and addresses concerns about finger-trapping incidents, ensuring a safer environment across various sectors.
1. Educational Institutions
- Schools and Nurseries: Essential in settings where children are often engaged with doors, this guard significantly reduces the risk of finger injuries, promoting a secure learning atmosphere.
2. Healthcare Facilities
- Hospitals and Clinics: With a hygienic, wipe-clean surface, the finger guard is ideal for high-traffic healthcare environments, adhering to safety standards and enhancing patient and staff safety.
3. Childcare Settings
- Daycare Centers: In daycare environments, integrating these guards into door designs enhances safety and reassures parents about their children’s well-being.
4. Recreational Facilities
- Playgrounds and Sports Facilities: This guard serves as a crucial safety measure in recreational areas, preventing accidents and ensuring a safe environment for children and families.
5. Retail Environments
- Shops and Shopping Centers: By mitigating risks associated with door use, the finger guard fosters a safer shopping experience and helps businesses avoid potential liabilities.
6. Public Buildings
- Libraries, Museums, and Other Public Spaces: Ensuring safety for a diverse audience, the guard contributes to a positive visitor experience without compromising aesthetic appeal.
7. Architectural Projects
- New Builds and Refurbishments: For architects, the finger guard aligns with modern construction practices and meets the Department for Education's safety specifications, ensuring compliance and enhancing functionality.
Installation Considerations
To maximize the benefits of the Alumax Integral Finger Guard, it should be installed during the manufacturing process of the door and frame. Contractors should consult the detailed installation guidelines to ensure proper fitting and alignment, enhancing performance.
Description
Integral aluminium finger guard for single or double swing doors, designed for new builds and major refurbishments.
Features and benefits:
- Robust Design: Built to last the lifetime of the door, minimizing maintenance and replacement needs.
- Injury Prevention: Maintains a constant 2mm finger-safe gap between the door and frame, effectively reducing the risk of finger-trapping injuries throughout the opening and closing cycle.
- Cost Savings: Offers significant long-term savings of up to £1,000 per door over 25 years compared to plastic alternatives.
- Aesthetically Pleasing: Available in a variety of finishes, including timber and RAL colours, allowing for seamless integration with any design.
- Hygienic: Features a wipe-clean surface, promoting cleanliness in high-traffic environments.
- Easy Installation: Designed for simple fitting at the time of door and frame manufacture; with full installation details available.
General information
Color | Silver Other Guidance for specification option: Polyester powder coated to any RAL colour. Yellow Cream Gold |
Finish | Satin Guidance for specification option: Satin anodized aluminium (SAA): Standard. Powder-coated Woodgrain Wood grain |
Material | Aluminium |
Shape | Crescent Circle |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | One year |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L20/20 Wood flush doors L20/230 Wood flush doors L20/25 Wood panelled doors L20/250 Wood panelled doors L20/270 Wood doors L20/280 Doors L20/30 Wood doors L20/310 Wood door frames L20/330 Wood door frames L20/370 Door frames L20/410 Wood doorsets L20/420 Wood doorsets L20/430 Wood doorsets L20/480 Doorsets L20/50 Wood door frames L20/52 Wood door frames L20/55 Doorsets |
Product range |
Specification data - Anti-finger trap stiles
Material | Aluminium.Steel. |
Finish | Satin anodized.Guidance for specification option: Standard: Satin anodized aluminium (SAA). Polyester powder-coated.Timber effect foil finish. |
Colour | Timber effect foil.Silver.Guidance for specification option: Standard, (SAA). RAL.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer and insert colour requirement for polyester powder coated finish. |
Aluminium profiles | 2700 mm. Guidance for specification option: Kit. Manufacturer guidanceAnodized aluminium door edge profile. |
Intumescent seals | Lorient Polyproducts. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Fitting | Factory-fit during doorset manufacture. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
FireRating | Non-fire rated (NFR). FD30. |
Frame | 48 mm deep. Manufacturer guidanceFrame head. |
Angle | 100° (maximum). Manufacturer guidanceOpening. |
Door thickness | 44 mm. |
Type | Timber doors, L-bracket pivot set, intumescent. Manufacturer guidanceDoor. |
AcousticRating | Up to 32 dB. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Material | Aluminium |
Expected Life | Five year |
BIM objects
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 1 |
 IFC | - | 1 |
Literature
Fingerguard Brochure
Case studies
Great Ormond Street Hospital
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