Terminology
Retractable Security Grille Terminology
Item |
Definition |
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Anchor Channel |
The sections that are bolted to each side of the opening to which the retractable security grille is attached. |
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Bottom Rolling |
The weight of the retractable security grille is supported by the wheels on the bottom track of the grill. |
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Top Hung |
The weight of the retractable security grille is supported by the wheels inside the top track of the grill. |
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Box Section |
Hollow metal tube that helps fitting the retractable security grille by making a reveal. |
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Bungs |
Plastic plugs to fill the fixing holes in window or door grilles |
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Centre Stops |
To stop the retractable security grille expanding past the centre of the window or door opening. |
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Certification |
Accreditation of retractable security grilles by the LPCB to the security industry standard of LPS 1175 Security Rating 1. |
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Clear Opening |
The dimensions of the space into which the retractable security grille is to be fitted. |
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Curved Lattice |
's' shaped grill |
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Face Fixed |
A surface mounted or 'plant on' retractable security grille. |
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Keyed Alike |
When a series of retractable security grills are operated by the same key ie 'keyed same'. |
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Lattice Bank |
The cross sections that make up a retractable security grille. These can be either diamond or 's' shaped. |
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Lift Out Track |
Removable bottom track for door security grilles. |
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Lift Up Track |
A fold-up bottom track for a door security grilles. |
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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. |
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Single Grille |
'One bunch / stack ' ie where 1 retractable security grille locking to one side is used to secure the window or door. |
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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. |
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Lock Post |
Vertical section of the retractable security grille where the lock of mechanism and key hole are located. |
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Slam Post |
Vertical section that houses the hasps. |
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Lugs |
Brackets on to the box section to assist installation of the retractable security grille. |
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Manufactured Sizes |
The size the retractable security grille is made to. |
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Manufacturing Tolerance |
+ or - 2mm of the ordered size of the retractable security grille. |
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Retractable Security Grille |
Also know as 'sliding grilles', 'concertina grills' or 'collapsible gates' |
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Reveal Fixed |
When the collapsible gate is fitted between the walls / recess / aperture. |
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Stacking |
The 'bunch' or 'sash' that remains when the retractable security grille is open. |
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Straight Lattice |
Diamond shaped grill. |
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Top Track |
Top runner / top rail / top guide - of the retractable security grille. |
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Unequal Pair |
A double retractable security grille with a differnt number of verticals on each side. |
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Vertical |
The 'picket section' that holds the lattice of the window grille in place. |
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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. Security Door Terminology
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Item |
Security Door Definition |
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11 point locking |
11 points of contact between the security door leaf and frame |
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Active Leaf |
The primary door in a pair of security doors (first to open, last to close) |
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Anti Pry Strip |
Folded steel along the full length of leading edge for protection against attack |
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Bolt Through Handle |
D shaped handles which are bolted through the security door leaf |
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Brush Strip |
Aluminium Strip with a nylon brush, located at the bottom of the door leaf to aid against weather ingress |
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BS3621 |
An insurance standard for security door locks |
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Bungs |
Round plastic plugs to conceal fixing holes on security doors |
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Clear Opening |
The normal clear opening width when the security door is in the fully open |
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Cloaking Strip |
Steel angles used during installation |
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DDA regulations |
Disability Discrimination Act as applies to security doors/entrances |
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Deadbolt |
A rectangular bolt than can only be disengaged with a key or thumbturn |
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Deadlock |
A lock which incorporates a deadbolt operated by a key to lock and unlock |
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Dog Bolts |
Steel bolts that engage the security door into the frame on the hinge side |
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Door Closer |
A device designed to regulate the closing of a security door automatically |
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Door handing |
The direction the security door opens when viewed from inside |
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Door hardware |
Ironmongery fitted onto the security door |
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Door leaf |
The main part of the security door that opens and closes within a fixed frame |
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Double Throw Bolt |
A deadbolt that has two distinct extended positions, both are deadlocked |
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Drip Strip |
Aluminium strip located at the bottom of the leaf to prevent weather ingress, |
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Escutcheon Plate |
Plate fitted around a cylinder hole of a security door |
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Euro profile |
A cylinder lock mechanism using a cam actuator |
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External Override |
External lockset which over rides fire exit hardware if external entry is required |
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Fire Exit Doors |
Security doors designed with emergency exit hardware |
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Fire Exit Hardware |
Hardware used for Fire Exit security doors |
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Fire Rated Doors |
Security doors constructed to provide a specific degree of fire protection |
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Flush Bolts |
Non-keyed deadbolt, typically mounted flush to inner security door leaf |
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Frame Profile |
Folded steel around the security door leaf also known as the door jamb |
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Frame to Frame |
Actual size the security door frame will be received |
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Full Cylinder |
Cylinder with key operation for inside and outside of the security door |
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Half Cylinder |
Cylinder with key operation for one side of the security only |
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Hinges |
The stainless steel plates and pins used to attach the door unit to the frame |
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Intrumescent Seals |
Seals used for fire rated doors that expand when exposed to heat/fire |
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Keyed Alike |
Two or more cylinders or locks that have the same combination. |
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Keyed Different |
A group of cylinders or locks, each of which is combinated differently |
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Kick Plate |
A protective plate mounted on the bottom of a steel door to prevent damage |
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Latch |
A bolt which is sprung so the security door can be latched shut by pulling it to |
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Latching Speed |
The final speed of a steel door just prior to closing |
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Leaf and Half |
Double secuity doors with a primary leaf wider than the secondary leaf |
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Lever Handle |
A turn device in the general shape of an "L" used as an alternate to a knob f |
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Limit Stay |
A device designed to keep the steel door leaf at a 90 degree angle |
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Mortice Lock |
Lock which is set into the body of the security door |
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Oval Cylinder |
Oval shaped cylinder |
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Packers |
Plastic shims used for installation between the frame and structure |
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Passive Leaf |
The secondary steel door in a pair of security doors (last to open, first to close) |
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Powder Coating |
Polyester powder coated finish to a steel door |
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Pre-Hung |
Steel door leafs which are attached to the frame ready for installation |
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Priming |
The coating applied to a steel door before the paint or finish |
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Push Plate |
A stainless steel rectangular trim mounted for to push open a security door |
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Sashlock |
A lock incorporating a deadbolt and latch that can latch closed without a key |
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Strike |
The box on a security door frame where the bolt enters the door jamb |
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Strike Plate |
The metal latch plate (keep) in a steel doorframe that the doorknob latches |
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Structural Opening |
Opening in wall into which the security door is to be installed |
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Threshold |
The bottom area of the security door frame that you step over when entering |
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Thumb Turn |
The component that projects or retracts a dead bolt or latch bolt or turn |
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Vewed from Inside |
Surveying the door opening/structure/aperturefrom the inside of the building |
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Weather Seal |
Adhesive strips on the door frame designed to impede airflow and moisture |
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Zintec Steel |
Zinc coated steel |

