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| SOLUTIONS FOR
STRENGTH AND DURABILITY – MAXIMUM DUTY RATINGS
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| SD |
Flush performance
doors and doorsets |
Leaderflush
Shapland |
| SD +PAS 24-1 |
Doorsets, communal entrances
and screens for social housing |
Multisecure |
| HD* +PAS 24-1 |
Panelled doors and doorsets |
Longden |
| * Assessment, as tests are not applicable
to panelled doors |
Tests are included for the following, the results of which
are graded
Light Duty, Middle Duty, Heavy Duty or Severe
Duty:
Test 1a - Slamming shut impact
Test 1b -
Slamming open impact
Test 2 - Heavy body impact (such as
the human body)
Test 3 - Hard body impact (such as a
piece of furniture)
Test 4 - Torsion (e.g. attempting to
free a sticking door)
Test 5 - Downward deformation
(e.g. a child swinging on thehandle)
Test 6 - Closure
against obstruction
Test 7 - Resistance to jarring and
vibration
Test 8 - Resistance to abusive force (e.g.
pulling against handles).
DD 171 also refers to other performance
criteria, such as fire resistance and sound reduction, dealt
with elsewhere in this document.
The contents of
this guide represents Leaderflush Shapland's interpretation
and opinions of the documents discussed. No responsibility
or liability can be accepted for any loss or damage arising
from any error or omission contained in this guide.
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