Glass Hardware
New DORMOTION Cushioned Sliding System assists, cushions movement of sliding glass doors
MILLERSVILLE, Md. (November 16, 2009) – The new DORMOTION system from DORMA Glas provides assisted closing and comfortable cushioning of interior glass doors in commercial and residential settings.
When integrated into DORMA’s AGILE 150 sliding door system, the DORMOTION hardware gently decelerates, assists and smoothly draws the sliding panel to its end position as it travels on the roller assembly. The action resembles the spring-aided, self-drawing action of kitchen drawers.
DORMOTION system also provides leading-edge cushioning of door movement at the limits of travel, preventing harsh end stops that could damage the door or hardware. An end stop function holds the door panel in place after opening or closure, eliminating uncontrolled fallback and incomplete closure.
The DORMOTION hardware is suitable for single or double doors up to either 175 lbs/80 kg (Type L) or 330 lbs/150 kg (Type XL) and minimum panel widths of 32-5/8”/830 mm (Type L) or 45-5/8”/1160 mm (Type XL).
It can be ordered in either clear or satin-like anodized aluminum finishes. A powder-coating option is available. DORMOTION’s corrosion-resistant hardware makes it appropriate for damp or humid conditions.
For more information about the DORMOTION system, call DORMA Glas at (800) 451-0649 or visit www.dorma-usa.com
DORMA products impressive on Novo Nordisk HQ
An impressive, $20 million expansion at the Novo Nordisk five-story headquarters in Princeton, N.J., features several DORMA products. The project includes 141 top hung sliding glass doors with ½” tempered clear glass. DORMA’s sleek AG 150 slide hardware, along with a hook lock center housing in a clear anodized finish, was selected for the doors to ensure effortless operation, while concealing the operating mechanism for a minimalistic appearance.
Twelve tempered all glass conference room swing entrance doors consisted of Doralco 4” square top and bottom style doors with DORMA RTS 88 concealed overhead closers.
Read more in a news release from fabricator by JE Berkowitz.
Structural Glass article in Construction Specifer
An extensive article about designing with structural glass is in the current issue of The Construction Specifier. The article offers direction on connection options, types of point-bearing support, and an overview of applications. Get more information about DORMA Glas hardware for structural glass applications.
Custom Glass fittings ready for action in Dallas
New custom glass fittings from DORMA Glas in the suites at the new, $1.3 billion stadium for the Dallas Cowboys have been acclaimed by Charlotte Jones Anderson, the team’s executive vice president of brand management. In a recent article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the daughter of team owner Jerry Jones claims, “her favorite feature is the glass panel system, which allows suite owners to open the front windows and slide them back into the suite, allowing fans to watch the game without frames or window edges blocking the sight lines.”
Based on DORMA’s HSW-G Sliding Glass Wall, the system was custom fitted and designed for the stadium. The HSW glass wall features the modern, clean look of tempered glass with outstanding design flexibility. The sliding panels operate as part of an overhead-track-mounted sectional system that can be moved without guides or channels in the floor, eliminating catch or trip hazards. Hundreds of luxury suites on five separate levels will be included in the stadium, which incorporate over 2,000 glass panels. Over six kilometers of track were installed.
Read the article and watch the video.
LOOP Structural Glass Hardware Systems Provide Aesthetics and Performance
The unique European-designed LOOP structural glass hardware system from DORMA Glas has crossed the Atlantic to offer architects in North America a contemporary design and reliable performance for all glass facades, canopies and overhead applications.
The stainless-steel LOOP system derives its name from its circular shape. LOOP clamping brackets provide a distinctive way to connect adjacent glass panels of all types and thicknesses at their intersection to form interior or exterior wall assemblies. The fitting requires no preparation of the glass, eliminating the need for drilling or machining before installation. The LOOP’s steel retaining ring imparts the ideal grip pressure to maintain the position of glass panels. It also provides a reliable hold for tie rods or cabletype bracing arrangements for wall, floor and ceiling connections.
The patented system has been tested and approved in accordance with the requirements of DIN 185.16, Part 4.
The LOOP system is part of the versatile DORMA Glas structural glass hardware line, which includes the GlassFin Spider System, MANET CONSTRUCT, RODAN, and V Spider System.
For more information on DORMA Glas structural glass fitting products contact DORMA at 1-800-451-0649.
TENSOR Double-Action Hinge Offers Modern Design and Reliability
DORMA Glas now offers TENSOR, a stylish double-action hinge for glass doors giving you smooth and functional door control. TENSOR returns the door to the closed position by the action of the hinges alone, without the use of a recessed floor or overhead closer, which is sometimes not an option due to environmental restrictions. It is perfect for interior applications like professional offices and art galleries, or anywhere else where minimal, modern design is desired. The TENSOR hinges are available for installation directly to the masonry or frame and is also available for installation to a fixed glass side panel.
The TENSOR hinge offers a slightly convex, radiused form, reminiscent of the award-winning ARCOS design. It features an inlay which serves as a mechanical stop for the hinge, protecting the surface of the fixed hinge section from damage when the door is opened to 90 degrees.
The TENSOR hinge also includes a fast and easy zero position adjustment for alignment of a single door, or pair of doors. At 90 degrees, the TENSOR system holds the door firmly and securely in position. Once pushed in the closing direction, the spring mechanism of the TENSOR fitting takes over, operating from an angle of 80 degrees.
TENSOR is available for single- and double- leaf doors for 3/8" (10 mm) or 1/2" (12 mm) glass and can accommodate a maximum weight of 143 lbs (65 kg). TENSOR has been third-party verified to 500,000 operating cycles, the only double acting hinge on the market to do so. For more information or a product brochure, call DORMA Glas at 1-800-451-0649 or visit www.dorma-usa.com.
DORMA Glas new exit hardware for glass doors offers sleek, modern design
DORMA’s new Exit Door Hardware system offers the safety and security of conventional push-bar exit devices in a configuration uniquely suitable for glass doors.
The device features a tubular push bar that extends across the door’s midsection; which then curves elegantly upward or downward to connect with a latching mechanism.
Applications are available for full-length door rails or top and bottom patch fittings. The result is a modern, minimalist design ideal for commercial openings such as auditoriums, restaurants or office buildings where aesthetics are paramount.
DORMA’s Exit Door Hardware system includes panic hardware, deadbolts, Easi-Release electronic egress and dummy pulls. The panic hardware features a top latching bolt with manual and electric strikes (DG1000 model) or a bottom latching bolt with threshold and ramp strikes (DG1100 model). The system also includes corresponding deadbolts. The bolt action mechanism is hidden within the interior of the door handle to achieve an unobtrusive look. The Easi-Release has a manual switch in
the vertical tube to activate a magnetic shear lock in the ceiling or floor.
Available finishes include stainless steel and brass, polished or satin.
The system is U.L. Listed and BHMA Certified (ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, Type 2). The system is appropriate for use with 1/2″ – 3/4″ thick tempered safety glass. It can accommodate a wide range of door sizes.
For more information or a product brochure, call DORMA at 1-800-451-0649 or visit www.dorma-usa.com.
DORMA Group North America also offers
- Glass door hardware and patch fittings
New Deubl Alpha door frames offer a sleek, modern look
Deubl Alpha door frames for glass assemblies, from DORMA, offer a clean, modern look for any office as well as upscale condominiums and homes.
Deubl Apha frames can be cutomized for all door types and come available with single – and double – acting door frames for whatever your needs may be. All frames feature concealed fixings and are usually outfitted with DORMA’s BTS floor concealed door closer, which offers an unobtrusive closing solution, to ensure a smooth, modern look. The unique Deubl Alpha frames are assembled individually on – site.
Maximum door weight for a single acting frame ranges from 100 to 143 lbs., and up to 176 lbs. for a double acting door frame. All Deubl Alpha frames come standard with a satin silver anodized finish.
For more information or a product brochure, call DORMA at 1-800-451-0649 or visit www.dorma-usa.com.
DORMA’s Door Rail
The DORMA Door Rail System is a worldwide leader of glass door and door rail technology.
The two-piece, clamp-on door rail system uses a Hakosil gasket to boost holding power and is fastened together from alternate sides making unauthorized removal practically impossible. The mechanical clamp-on system allows for jobsite door height adjustments to compensate for imperfections in the door opening dimension. The snap-on covers need not be installed until job inspection, which keeps construction site damage obsolete. These very door rail features make DRS the most specifiable All Glass Entrance and Storefront Door Rail available today.
Search
Categories
Archives
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- December 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- August 2007
- July 2007
- June 2007
- January 2007
- November 2006