DAVE – Defence Against Violent Entry

In response to public concerns over the security of doors fitted with euro-profile cylinders, independent hardware distributor Wagner has introduced the Defence Against Violent Entry door handle range, known by the acronym DAVE.

Wagner advises that it has been working on the DAVE concept for 18 months, but that the project was given further impetus following what the company sees as sensationalist reports in the national press and local television earlier this year.

These items caused a great deal of worry to some householders and Wagner’s offices received dozens of calls in the weeks that followed.

DAVE incorporates a solid aluminium external back plate, providing increased support to the profile cylinder when in place. The strength of the aluminium, coupled with stronger fixings and bushes, also offers great protection against forced removal of the backplate from outside.

The traditional cylinder hole on the external backplate has been changed to a circular one to allow the insertion of a key. This, and the steel keyway cover provide excellent protection against pulling the cylinder through the handle.

The handle has been rigorously trialled and Wagner has just learned that, based on the company’s trial findings, major commercial and domestic fabricator Piper Double Glazing in Ramsgate has decided to offer it on its complete selection of doors, including the Armourdoor fire door range.

Finished in white, gold and silver anodised, DAVE is currently available from Wagner in a two-screw version to suit most standard 92PZ locks, but can be obtained in other screw patterns or backplate designs where required.

Wagner has taken the decision to stock this pattern as it can be easily retro-fitted on the majority of doors without the need for additional work on site, such as routing.

Tel: 01634 263263
Web: http://www.wagnergb.com

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