by whatif24wp | Oct 28, 2024 | Technical
How LRV Relates to Door Handles LRV is particularly important in the context of accessibility and design, especially for people with visual impairments. Here’s how it relates to door handles: 1. Contrast for Visibility: To ensure that door handles are easily visible...
by whatif24wp | Aug 28, 2024 | Technical
Classroom Function This function, as you would imagine from the name, is used mainly in schools on classroom doors. Generally classroom doors are required to be lockable, however an internal thumbturn is used for rapid egress in the event of a fire. The difficulty...
by whatif24wp | Aug 24, 2024 | Technical
Any hinge tested to BS EN 1935:2002 will be graded on this scale. BS EN 1935:2002 classifies door furniture by using an 8-digit coding system. Each digit refers to a particular feature of the product measured against the standard’s performance requirements. The Hinge...
by whatif24wp | Aug 24, 2024 | Technical
Door Width It’s obvious that a wider door will put more strain on a hinge than a narrow door. As a simple rule though, if the door height is at least twice the width then there is no additional side loading that needs accounting for. However, if the door width is more...
