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TORMAX IP65 & IP68: Automatic Door Drives for Any Environment

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Setting a new standard for hygiene, reliability, and durability, TORMAX introduces a comprehensive range of three automatic swing door drives and four sliding door systems, all designed to meet the highest IP65 and IP68 protection ratings.

Engineered to withstand even continuous immersion in water and to fully resist dust, dirt, and splash water, these robust door drives also perform reliably across a wide temperature range, from locations subject to high levels of humidity, right through to arctic chill.

Swiss precision engineering guarantees smooth, quiet movement, long service life, and minimal maintenance. Adjustable speeds, opening profiles, and programmable control options allow users to meet functional and regulatory requirements without compromising aesthetic design

Constructed with stainless steel components or full stainless steel housings, these corrosion-free drives have been successfully specified in diverse projects worldwide.

Capable of enduring intensive cleaning with high-pressure water jets, TORMAX IP65/68 door drives are the perfect solution for environments requiring the highest levels of hygiene, such as hospital operating theatres, laboratories, and clean rooms.

Equally suited to consistently wet conditions, including swimming pools, offshore platforms, and cruise ships, these drives deliver reliable automation even in challenging settings. Their resistance to extreme temperatures also makes them ideal for use in saunas, greenhouses, and cold storage units.

Offering exceptional design flexibility, the TORMAX range of IP65 and IP68-rated swing and sliding door operators provides architects and specifiers with versatile solutions — including the option for completely invisible swing door automation. Installed discreetly within the floor casing, the iMotion 1401 preserves clean architectural lines while delivering outstanding performance.

These high-performance drives can support door leaves weighing up to 600 kg and spanning widths of up to three metres.

Stannah unveils stylish new vertical platform lifts with more choice than ever before

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Stannah, a leader in the UK lifts market, has unveiled an exciting new access lift range that offers vastly extended options, and which have been specifically developed for residential and commercial projects.

The new range of platform lifts offers the market more cabin sizes, options, finishes and accessories, plus a strengthened after-sale proposition, which includes a 2-year warranty.

In addition, the range is offered with ‘open protocol’ parts, so any lift maintenance company can maintain the lift, giving customers complete freedom. Alternatively, customers can choose a Stannah planned maintenance package.

Stannah Midilift CL offers a stylish, energy-efficient cabin platform lift that is simple to install and with a small footprint. It is a compact-sized hydraulic lift with a hinged landing door in a choice of panoramic or vision panel doors.

Midilift CLS is a stylish, hydraulic cabin platform lift with automatic sliding doors and the appearance of a conventional passenger lift with energy-efficient performance and space-saving design. Indoor and outdoor options are available. The automatic sliding door retains the look and feel of a passenger lift.

Both with a capacity of 5 people and a maximum travel of 12m (5 stops), they are ideally suited to public buildings, housing, retail stores, leisure, healthcare, offices, schools, existing buildings, and private homes.

Available with hundreds of car sizes and lift finishes, they require minimal building work and offer the flexibility of a structure or for wall-mounted.

Completing the extended lineup is Midilift PL, a simple, convenient, and versatile screw driven platform lift that provides simple step-free access in buildings where space is limited. It is suitable for up to 5 persons (340kg to 400kg) 12m (7 stops) or up to 3m for half height gate option.

Being screw driven means Midilift PL requires no separate cabinet, which is now included within the lift structure. It requires minimal building work and so enables quick installation time.

Mark Chapman, General Manager of the Platform and Microlift Division at Stannah Lifts, said:  “The new range is all about extending choice. Both in products offered and improved maintenance package. There really are compelling reasons why specifiers should take a look.”

All the new platform lifts are now live on the Stannah lifts website: www.stannahlifts.co.uk

Ibis Warmly Welcomes Guests with TORMAX Automatic Access

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Successfully creating a more welcoming lobby for visiting guests, the Ibis Styles NEC hotel in Birmingham recently contracted TORMAX to install a double set of automatic sliding doors to the main entrance.

The new design more effectively maintains the ambient temperature of reception area, which features a full height atrium, whilst also streamlining busy check-in and check-out times thanks to a more efficient entrance/exit facility.

Delivering reliable and seamless access for all guests, the entrance is powered by two user-friendly, TORMAX 2201 door drives. Measuring just 142mm x 100mm, these operators are particularly neat and compact, making them unobtrusive for both contemporary and traditional settings.

“Originally the Ibis Styles hotel featured two sets of automatic swing doors,” explains Andy Burne, Property Manager for Starboard Hotels, which includes the Ibis brand.

“However, we were finding that the prolonged opening times of swing doors meant that cold air was coming into the building unnecessarily, making an uncomfortable environment for our receptionists and guests.”

Starboard Hotels tendered for the entrance upgrade to several companies and selected TORMAX based on their reputation for excellent support, both with installation and aftercare.

“Although not the cheapest option available,” said Burne, “we look for true value over time rather than taking a narrow view of the initial upfront costs. The result is a smart, contemporary entrance system that provides a better sense of arrival experience for guests.”

A worldwide expert in door automation, TORMAX is a division of the Landert Group which was founded in 1924 and has its headquarters in Bulach-Zurich, Switzerland.

Employing over 1,000 staff across the two divisions of Servax (customised electrical drives) and TORMAX (automatic door systems), the Landert Group is characterised by a long history of innovation, quality and genuine entrepreneurship.

Offering a complete range of automatic access solutions, from impressive curved-sliding entrance pods through to simple folding doors, TORMAX can improve the accessibility of almost any building.

 

CIBES LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE C1 PURE CABIN LIFT

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119383_Cibes_Office_Image 12-WebSize copyThe Cibes Lift Group, renowned for its space–saving solutions and modular platform lifts, is set to launch the innovative C1 Pure, a luxury cabin lift developed for both commercial and residential projects that have three-phase power.

Cibes will launch the C1 Pure globally on April 14, 2020, with its unique new design and as the world’s only screw-driven lift with premium comfort. Unlike most lifts, C1 Pure has no machinery above or beneath the lift, everything fits inside the shaft; making it very space-efficient and easy to install.

Per Lidström, CEO of the Cibes Lift Group said: “We believe that the Cibes C1 Pure fills an important gap in the lift market. While conventional passenger lifts provide a high level of comfort, they take months to manufacture and several weeks to build.

“On the other hand, the C1 Pure has a stunning design and offers a comparable level of comfort but can be delivered within weeks and installed in just a few days. We are convinced that this will appeal to many builders, architects and home-owners out there.”

119383_Cibes_Norwegian_Wooden_Home_Main-WebSize copyThe C1 Pure, manufactured in Sweden, differs from the A6000 and A9000 cabin lifts as it comes with an even greater range of choices and floor design options. It also features a new touchscreen control panel, LED light diffuser ceiling and touchscreen call button.

The  new lift  combines the smartest features of platform lift  technology with the convenience  of  conventional passenger  lifts, as Head of Research & Development of Cibes Lift Group,  Johan Strand explains  it:

“The  Cibes  C1 Pure  is equipped with one-touch operation  controls  and automatic sliding doors, just like a  conventional lift, but thanks to its smart,  modular concept and  space-saving design  the C1 Pure, requires  much less refurbishment.

“This new lift is the result of a fantastic team effort and we  are particularly proud of our  new  sliding doors, which  have the lowest top height on the market and are manufactured  in  our factory  here  in Gävle.”

119383_Cibes_Hotel_Closeup 1 (1)-WebSize copyTo adapt to  the requirements of different  users,  buildings and architectural styles,  the  new lift  is available in a wide range of colours and materials.

Erik Baumgarten, Development Engineer at Cibes Lift Group, said:

“The challenge given to the industrial designers was to  create  a  timeless  and typically  Scandinavian  lift  design  with great flexibility in terms of colours, materials and accessories.”

Due to its modular design, the lift can be installed in as little as 3-5 days, depending on the project size.

Regular servicing ensures that your lift remains at optimal function and reduces the risk or unnecessary wear and tear, which can create costs for replacement parts and service visits.

We recommend all lifts are serviced twice a year. Depending on your usage we may advise more, contact our service department for more information on 0800 058 0269.

For more information on the C1 Pure Cabin Lift, get in touch with our team via email at info@cibeslift.co.uk.

 

Axis Stanley Dura-Care doors for Spire Hartswood Hospital

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Axis Spire Hartswood 4435 aFive Stanley Dura-Care 7500 telescopic sliding doors have been installed by Axis Automatic Entrance Systems at the Spire Hartswood Private Hospital in Brentwood Essex.  Halliday Meecham Architects were looking to replace timber doors on the 5 patient “pods” used in the recovery area for day-case procedures. The previous doors restricted access for moving beds in and out of the rooms and also created a very closed and detached environment. While researching alternatives they found the Stanley Dura-Care door range featured on the Axis Automatic Entrance Systems website. The fully glazed doors create a much brighter and attractive ambience in the recovery rooms and the breakout facility makes moving beds around much easier. Four of the doors  consist of one fixed leaf 765mm wide and two sliding leaves that combine to give a clear opening of 1450mm in a full width of 2215mm. The fifth door is slightly smaller but of similar proportions.

Axis Spire Hartswood 4439 aThe Stanley Dura-Care 7500 is a manual sliding door system designed to meet the specific needs of hospital intensive and cardiac care units (ICU/CCU). This telescopic door is available in 3 or 6 panel packages and those installed at Spire Hartswood Hospital feature emergency breakout on the leading sliding leaf, positive latching and are a trackless design to provide completely unimpeded access.  The 6.4mm laminated glass panels have made the whole area much brighter and lighter and are proving very popular with patients and staff alike compared to the previous unglazed doors. Frosted film has been applied to parts of the glass to give privacy without reducing the overall brightness.

Project Manager Kevin Hill of M&O Building Contractors was also impressed with the service provided by Axis, particularly the way problems were overcome and the final completion date strictly adhered to.

Axis Spire Hartswood 4474 aSpire Hartswood Private Hospital, Brentwood, Essex is part of the Spire Healthcare hospital network that offers a comprehensive range of private hospital services. With a catchment area covering Brentwood, Billericay, Basildon, Romford and surrounding areas of Essex and East London, Spire Hartswood offers NHS “Choose and Book” services plus a range of treatments and procedures to insured and self-funding patients. The hospital holds the Macmillan Quality Environment Charter Mark for chemotherapy and breast care pathways.

The Stanley Dura-Care range of ICU/CCU doors offers a selection of sliding, swing, folding and bi-folding door configurations. They have all been designed to maximise clear space openings and have many features ideal for healthcare environments including smoke and draft controls, positive/negative pressure environments and anti-microbial protection. Electronic privacy glass can be fitted that instantly turns from clear to opaque with the flick of a switch for patient privacy.

Stanley are the world’s leading automatic door manufacturer and Axis Automatic Entrance Systems are the sole UK distributor of Stanley automatic door equipment. Axis offers a wide range of automatic and manual doors suitable for clean room or healthcare environments including the multi-award winning Flo-Motion® Manual Sliding Doors that were originally developed for the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital but are now installed in a number of hospitals throughout the UK and Ireland.

For further information call 01604 212500, email sales@axisautomatic.com or visit www.axisautomatic.com