end of year review
HOCHIKI’S NEW
installation “straight from the box”. Cables are sup-
plied to site in pre-determined lengths at one-metre
SMART-FIX+
increments with factory-fitted connectors at either Specialist sealant
end. These loop cables plug directly into the Smart-
Fix+ back boxes that are pre-wired to Hochiki fire for service ducts
Hochiki Europe – in association with modular cable detection and alarm devices. The ingenious flush-fit
specialist, Apex Wiring Solutions – has introduced back boxes lock into place using a patented “swing
A major PFI project is being delivered for
an innovative, rapid-fix, electrical cabling solution lock” Rotalock fixing mechanism. Once the sensor
the NHS by contractors Laing 0’Rourke. The
for fire systems that, it claims, could revolutionise base or call point is located in the fixing cavity, the
scheme involves the demolition of the existing
the way in which fire detection systems are installed. fixing screws are tightened. This causes the Rotalock
St Lukes Hospital, Middlesborough, and
Called Smart-Fix+, it is described as a “plug-and- mechanism to turn away from the unit and tighten
constructing a new 312 bed Mental Health
play” system that cuts installation costs, reduces behind the fixing surface. A range of surface-fit
Hospital, known as Roseberry Park. Sub-con-
waste, diminishes the need for site labour, improves units has also been developed utilising the same
tractors Waterseal of Stokesley, near
site efficiency, enhances site safety and accelerates pluggable connectors.
Middlesborough, are sealing over 140 ducts
construction programmes. Smart-Fix+ is a fully-en- For more information call 01634 266 566
carrying various services into the new build-
gineered cabling system that enables safe and rapid or visit www.hochikieurope.com.
ings using a specialist sealant, Densoseal 16A,
developed by Winn & Coales. This was sup-
plied to Waterseal by local specialist distributor
Northern Construction Chemicals. Densoseal
16A is a non-setting, self-supporting mastic
which may be applied to wet surfaces and will
seal ducts and conduits against ingress of wa-
ter and gas. Densoseal 16A complies with
British Telecom Specification M212C. It is
suitable for sealing cable ducts, conduits and
service entry pipes or sleeves, particularly be-
low ground level, to prevent entry of gas or
water into buildings. It may also be used for
profiling mechanical joints on hot pipes to
allow application of tapes.
For more information call 020 8670 7511
or visit www.denso.net.
Comar 7Pi HSD
and fabricators alike to take advantage
of Comar’s fast-track delivery.
To increase functionality, new profiles have been For more information call 020 8685 9685
added to the Comar 7Pi Horizontal Sliding Door or email projects@parksidegrp.co.uk.
System from Comar Architectural Aluminium
Systems. New profiles and accessories include:
a three track slider which allows up to 6 panes to
slide to create greater opening options, another
track added to the existing polyamide track option
to cater for larger sized panes and a new five
point locking system with adjustable mushroom
heads adds additional security and operation ex-
cellence. The system uses Comar’s Trademark P.i.,
polyamide insulation, thermal break technology,
resulting in U-values as low as 1.7 (W/m2K.
Comar have an extensive range of NBS clause
information, CAD details, punch tooling and
Technical Manuals to quickly allow specifiers
The A to Z
products such as timber to timber, masonry hangers
and connectors, to bead and mesh and angles brack-
of connectors
ets, and specialist products for engineered wood and
truss manufacturing, the catalogue also introduces an-
Industry leader, Simpson Strong-Tie has intro- other group of innovative new products including the
duced its eagerly awaited new catalogue for 2010 I-Loft system; a new engineering method for loft con-
detailing their complete product range of structural versions. Chris Sanders, Marketing Manager, Simpson
connectors and systems. Considered by many as an Strong-Tie, said,“This year’s catalogue is a must-have
industry ‘bible’ for choosing the right connector, for the construction industry and is more comprehen-
the catalogue details full descriptions of each sive than ever before.”
product along with technical information and To download the new edition or to
load capacities – essential for engineers, architects, request a hard copy or CD-Rom visit
builders and distributors. Including long established www.strongtie.co.uk.
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