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Terminology

Retractable Security Grille Terminology

 

 Item

 Definition

 Anchor Channel

The sections that are bolted to each side of the opening to which the retractable security grille is attached. 

 Bottom Rolling       

The weight of the retractable security grille is supported by the wheels on the bottom track of the grill. 

 Top Hung

The weight of the retractable security grille is supported by the wheels inside the top track of the grill. 

Box Section 

Hollow metal tube that helps fitting the retractable security grille by making a reveal.

 Bungs

 Plastic plugs to fill the fixing holes in window or door grilles

 Centre Stops

 To stop the retractable security grille expanding past the centre of the window or door opening.

 Certification

 Accreditation of retractable security grilles by the LPCB to the security industry standard of LPS 1175 Security Rating 1.

 Clear Opening

The dimensions of the space into which the retractable security grille is to be fitted. 

 Curved Lattice

's' shaped grill 

 Face Fixed

A surface mounted or 'plant on' retractable security grille.

 Keyed Alike

When a series of retractable security grills are operated by the same key ie 'keyed same'. 

 Lattice Bank

The cross sections that make up a retractable security grille. These can be either diamond or 's' shaped. 

 Lift Out Track

Removable bottom track for door security grilles. 

 Lift Up Track

A fold-up bottom track for a door security grilles. 

Swivel Return 

'Hinge away / swinging sash / fold back / pivot' - when the stack of a retractable security grille is hinged to lie flat against the side of the opening. Particualarly useful for door security grilles. 

 Single Grille

 'One bunch / stack ' ie where 1 retractable security grille locking to one side is used to secure the window or door.

 Double Grille

 'Pair / 2 stacks / 2 bunches ie where 2 grilles are used to secure the window or  door. The grilles lock in the centre.

 Lock Post

Vertical section of the retractable security grille where the lock of mechanism and key hole are located.

Slam Post 

Vertical section that houses the hasps.

 Lugs

Brackets on to the box section to assist installation of the retractable security grille. 

 Manufactured Sizes

 The size the retractable security grille is made to.

 Manufacturing Tolerance

 + or - 2mm of the ordered size of the retractable security grille.

 Retractable Security Grille

 Also know as 'sliding grilles', 'concertina grills' or 'collapsible gates'

 Reveal Fixed

 When the collapsible gate is fitted between the walls / recess / aperture.

 Stacking

The  'bunch' or 'sash' that remains when the retractable security grille is open.

 Straight Lattice

 Diamond shaped grill.

 Top Track

 Top runner / top rail / top guide - of the retractable security grille.

 Unequal Pair

 A double retractable security grille with a differnt number of verticals on each side.

 Vertical

The 'picket section' that holds the lattice of the window grille in place. 

 Viewed From Inside

 When the window or door grille is looked at from the inside of the building.

LPCB Certified Steel Doors

Bradbury M2M1 is certified to LPS 1175 Security Rating 1. This means the security door can withstand an attack using a selection of tools chosen to represent an opportunistic attack with a maximum test time of 10 minutes applying.

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Security Door Terminology

 

Item 

Security Door Definition 

11 point locking

11 points of contact between the security door leaf and frame

Active Leaf

The primary door in a pair of security doors (first to open, last to close)

Anti Pry Strip

Folded steel along the full length of leading edge for protection against attack

Bolt Through Handle

D shaped handles which are bolted through the security door leaf

Brush Strip

Aluminium Strip with a nylon brush,  located at the bottom of the door leaf to aid against weather ingress

BS3621

An insurance standard for security door locks

Bungs

Round plastic plugs to conceal fixing holes on security doors

Clear Opening

The normal clear opening width when the  security door is in the  fully open

Cloaking Strip

Steel angles used during installation

DDA regulations

Disability Discrimination Act as applies to security doors/entrances

Deadbolt

A rectangular bolt than can only be disengaged with a key or thumbturn

Deadlock

A lock which incorporates a deadbolt operated by a key to lock and unlock

Dog Bolts

Steel bolts that engage the security door into the frame on the hinge side

Door Closer

A device designed to regulate the closing of a security door automatically

Door handing

The direction the security door opens when viewed from inside

Door hardware

Ironmongery fitted onto the security door

Door leaf

The main part of the security door that opens and closes within a fixed frame

Double Throw Bolt

A deadbolt that has two distinct extended positions, both are deadlocked

Drip Strip

Aluminium strip located at the bottom of the leaf to prevent weather ingress,

Escutcheon Plate

Plate fitted around a cylinder hole of a security door

Euro profile

A cylinder lock mechanism using a cam actuator

External Override

External lockset which over rides fire exit hardware if external entry is required

Fire Exit Doors

Security doors designed with emergency exit hardware

Fire Exit Hardware

Hardware used for Fire Exit security doors

Fire Rated Doors

Security doors constructed to provide a specific degree of fire protection

Flush Bolts

Non-keyed deadbolt, typically mounted flush to inner security door leaf

Frame Profile

Folded steel around the security door leaf also known as the door jamb

Frame to Frame

Actual size the security door frame will be received

Full Cylinder

Cylinder with key operation for inside and outside of the security door

Half Cylinder

Cylinder with key operation for one side of the security only

Hinges

The stainless steel plates and pins used to attach the door unit to the frame

Intrumescent Seals

Seals used for fire rated doors that expand when exposed to heat/fire

Keyed Alike

Two or more cylinders or locks that have the same combination.

Keyed Different

A group of cylinders or  locks, each of which is  combinated differently

Kick Plate

A protective plate mounted on the bottom of a steel door to prevent damage

Latch

A bolt which is sprung so the security door can be latched shut by pulling it to

Latching Speed

The final speed of a steel door just prior to closing

Leaf and Half

Double secuity doors with a primary leaf wider than the secondary leaf

Lever Handle

A turn device in the general shape of an "L" used  as an alternate to a knob f

Limit Stay

A device designed to keep the steel door leaf at a 90 degree angle

Mortice Lock

Lock which is set into the body of the security door

Oval Cylinder

Oval shaped cylinder

Packers

Plastic shims used for installation between the frame and structure

Passive Leaf

The secondary steel door in a pair of security doors (last to open, first to close)

Powder Coating

Polyester powder coated finish to a steel door

Pre-Hung

Steel door leafs which are attached to the frame ready for installation

Priming

The coating applied to a steel door before the paint or finish

Push Plate

A stainless steel rectangular trim mounted for to push open a security door

Sashlock

A lock incorporating a deadbolt and latch that can latch closed without  a key

Strike

The box on a security door frame where the bolt enters the door jamb

Strike Plate

The metal latch plate (keep) in a steel doorframe that the doorknob latches

Structural Opening

Opening in wall into which the security door is to be installed

Threshold

The bottom area of the security door frame that you step over when entering

Thumb Turn

The component that projects or retracts a dead bolt or latch bolt or turn

Vewed from Inside

Surveying the door opening/structure/aperturefrom the inside of the building

Weather Seal

Adhesive strips on the door frame designed to impede airflow and moisture 

Zintec Steel

Zinc coated steel