Nuremberg/Leinfelden-Echterdingen – (rp) In its journey from Tilt&Turn pioneer to the premier full service window and door technology company, the expanding door portfolio plays a crucial role. Roto has come to define high strategic values in this product system. The end result is hardware technology that covers absolutely every aspect of doors. Roto’s presentation at the upcoming “fensterbau/frontale” 2014 trade show will focus on this and more, when the show comes to Nuremberg at the end of March.
The full product range covers everything from single point locking door-locks, a wide range of mechanical, electromechanical and automated multi-point locking systems for homes, back doors, escape doors and panic doors. Practical solutions from a single source is the name of the game: surface-mounted and butt door hinges and door sills are among the accessories. The entire product line boasts the high level of manufacturing quality characteristic of the “german made” standard. Incorporating international trends of energy efficiency, safety, comfort and design are a matter of course. The goal remains to create and implement intelligent ideas with specific customer benefits in mind.
Already tried and tested basic lock
This principle has come into play in a number of door innovations as of late. With “Safe H AL”, the exhibition visitor will get to experience the premiere of a mechanical multi-point locking system for balconies, terraces and internal office doors made from aluminium with sash weights of up to 120 kg. The lever-handle-operated basic lock with latch and bolt represents a key addition to Roto’s “AL 540” window hardware as part of a comprehensive approach to the system. It offers aesthetic benefits by means of the floating mullion made from brushed, non-rusting stainless-steel which completely covers the coupling points. An additional plus comes from the two rounded end caps that harmoniously complete the floating mullion.
This new lock alternative is compatible with the sash backset of 35 or 40 mm as well as the 15/20 groove. Reliable functionality and durability have already been confirmed when Roto conformed to the DIN EN 12209, 1191 and 12400 standards as well as the successfully completed CE test. Roto’s 20 mm dead bolt expulsion adds to the security for which it is already well-known. Furthermore, the whisper latch ensures quiet handling.
“Safe H AL” has a proven track record in intensive practice testing at system producers and manufacturers. According to rigorous test results, the simple and fast installation has proved a particular advantage. Neither jigs nor special-purpose tools are required for installation. In addition, even in the mounted state, the latch can be switched from the front of the floating mullion to the right or left.
“Solid” reinforcements
Additions have also been made to the door hinge portfolio. For example, the “Solid S 117 NN” can be used in PVC doors of up to 160 kg. The surface-mounted hinge made completely from extruded aluminium meets the CE quality requirements in accordance with DIN EN 1935 (class 14); it also has the SKG** certification. It fulfils even high comfort, load-bearing capacity and security demands and is also characterised by a clean design. Roto’s upward removable axis for difficult applications (low door lintel) is another important highlight of the product line, not to mention the consistent optics on adjustment (no gap coverage). Colour selection provided by materials which may be anodised and coated is yet another core positive development. The fact that it fits standard tools and is adjustable in the fully mounted state are star features.
The three-piece screw-fitted solution “Solid S 120 ATB” is used in heavily frequented, inward and outward opening aluminium doors up to 160 kg. The new direct screw-fixing with two profile walls and without additional fixing components has proved to be a key installation advantage. Linked to this is the suitability for almost all current thermally insulated aluminium profiles with thermal break and the positive effect that profile walls do not distort. The same performance is featured in the two-piece sister product called the “Solid S 80 ATB” designed for aluminium doors up to 120 kg. In addition, the Duo surface-mounted hinge affords considerable design freedom thanks to the wide selection of anodised and powder-coated surfaces.
