June/July 2020

Hardware Updates
COVID-FIGHTING FOREARM SHIELD
An innovative new device designed and
manufactured by leading German hardware
company FSB allows doors with standard pull
handles to be converted quickly and easily for
hands-free operation to help in the battle to
reduce COVID-19 transmission.
The FSB forearm shield for door pulls is fitted
quickly to existing standard push/pull handles with
the aid of four stainless-steel screws and threaded
metal bushes. This enables external doors to be
conveniently and safely opened and closed again
with the aid of the user’s forearm – thus avoiding
hands coming into direct contact with the door
handle surface. It is made of glass-fibre-reinforced
polyamide, which is notable for being extremely
rugged and is also easy to clean and disinfect.
Available to buy direct from FSB, the forearm
shield is particularly suited to areas that are
subject to high levels of footfall – in healthcare
establishments, offices, professional premises or
public buildings. Here, any object that users come
into contact with regularly is particularly likely
to be contaminated and thus act as a host for
the transmission of viruses, bacteria and multiresistant
germs.
Nazia Uddin, architectural consultant at FSB,
said: “Our new forearm shield is a practical
solution for building owners and managers
which is designed for easy retrofitting to existing
handles, a simple but effective addition to assist
in the fight to minimise the transmission of
COVID-19 on shared surfaces.” www.fsb.de/care
SWITCHING TO STAINLESS STEEL
Mila has reported a surge in demand from companies who have decided to finally make the
switch to stainless steel hardware as standard in order to upgrade their product offering.
As well as orders coming in from existing Mila customers upgrading to its stainless steel range
from its standard zinc diecast products, Mila says it has also received orders from new customers
who are using the switch to its stainless steel products as an opportunity to switch to a new door
furniture supplier. That includes big name fabricators such as Nationwide Windows, Safestyle,
Consort and Dunraven.
All of the products in Mila’s stainless steel range are branded Supa and the range includes
standard and security door handles, pull bars and escutcheons, door knobs and pony tail knockers,
letterplates and letterplate cowls. Fully suited, they combine stylish design with long-lasting finishes
which have been independently salt spray tested, and come with the reassurance of a 25-year
surface finish guarantee. www.mila.co.uk
HARDWARE
SLEEK AND DURABLE FINISHES
Specifiers can now choose from a sleek range of hardware finishes to complement their
designs without compromising on quality.
Resista is a durable finish created by Hoppe to withstand frequent use associated with commercial
buildings without losing its distinct appearance.
Developed with current interior design trends in mind, natural brass-coloured, copper-coloured,
black and anthracite finishes have been added to the range. All colours are available in either a
polished or satin effect, allowing specifiers to co-ordinate door and window hardware with other
fixtures and furniture in the room. These finishes can be paired with some of Hoppe’s most popular
contemporary handle designs including Amsterdam, Dallas and Los Angeles.
The window handles also benefit from Hoppe’s original Secustik technology. Secustik is a jammingdevice
that provides integrated security, making it more difficult to move the window fitting from the
outside while allowing normal use from the inside. www.hoppe.co.uk
44 T F JUNE/JULY 2020 CONNECTING THE WINDOW, DOOR & ROOF FABRICATION SUPPLY CHAIN