Architectural Openings – News from DORMA

DORMA stars in new web movie

Interested in knowing more about DORMA’s approach, products and capabilities? This video offers an overview of how DORMA systems and components contribute to a building’s security, safety, style, performance and convenience.

Cool new MAGNEO installation for NHL’s Canucks

With a smooth, gliding action reminiscent of sharpened skates on freshly finished ice, the new MAGNEO Sliding Door System at the Vancouver Canucks’ new dressing room at GM Place provide a dramatic, modern and functional entrance for players. In this application, two MAGNEO unit are installed side by side for a bi-part application.

Watch a video of the door operating.

Powered by advanced linear magnetic drive technology (LMD), the MAGNEO sliding door system from DORMA Entrance Systems opens and closes doors with an even gliding action that’s virtually free of sound and friction. To complement the smooth movement, the MAGNEO system’s clean lines and unobtrusive, low-profile header blend seamlessly into the sleek interior design.

MAGNEO is the only sliding door entrance system to utilize LMD technology instead of belts, pulleys, gears or motors. The unparalleled MAGNEO system enables a sliding door to open and close on an electromagnetic “cushion,” reducing wear, noise and maintenance.

(Also: Not pictured are 4 AGILE tempered glass sliding door units units from DORMA Glas installed in the executive offices of the Vancouver Canucks.)

New DORMA C500 Series Grade 2 Locksets offer performance, affordability

REAMSTOWN, Pa. (September 23, 2009) – Combining outstanding performance, affordability and more, DORMA Architectural Hardware’s new C500 Series Locksets feature a high-performance cylindrical chassis for applications requiring ANSI A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 products.

The key-in-lever locksets offer two ADA-compliant lever designs (radiused and angular), four standard finishes and two optional finishes to meet a wide range of aesthetic demands and applications, including hotels, apartments, churches, municipal buildings, retail complexes, offices and warehouses. They are available in 10 different lock functions to accommodate an assortment of privacy, security and access needs.

Constructed of steel, stainless steel, and precision castings for superior strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, C500 Series Locksets include special auxiliary support springs to insure smooth operation and long life. The locksets have an optional through-bolted chassis for additional strength and increased resistance to vibration.

DORMA C500 Series lockets are easy to install in wood and hollow metal doors with ANSI A115 preparations for cylindrical locks. They are readily adjustable for doors from 1-3/8″ to 1-13/16″ thick.

The locksets are available with DORMA’s patented serialized key control (SKC) system, a concept that creates key control through a national network of authorized key makers using a web-based tracking system. The innovative SKC program uses keys that are laser engraved with unique serial numbers, allowing DORMA-approved hardware distributors and locksmiths to stock key blanks and use them in support of factory keyed projects

The DORMA C500 Series products are U.L. and C.U.L listed and three-hour fire rated. They carry a one-year comprehensive mechanical warranty.

For more information about the C500 Series Locksets, call (800) 523-8483 or visit www.dorma-usa.com.

About DORMA Group North America
DORMA Group North America manufactures and markets a wide range of products for the architectural openings industry, with a particular focus on commercial and institutional openings. Part of The DORMA Group worldwide, DORMA Group North America comprises DORMA Architectural Hardware, DORMA Glas, Modernfold, DORMA Canada, DORMA Mexico, and DORMA Entrance Systems — which markets products and services under the DORMA Automatics, Crane Revolving Door and Carolina Door Controls brands.

DORMA Group North America offerings include safety and security products, locks, door closers, exit devices, glass hardware and patch fittings, sliding and swinging automatic doors, revolving doors and operable partitions.

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DORMA tour on state-wide video network

DORMA Group North America is being featured this month on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) show, “Tours,” which offers an inside view of various companies and attractions in the commonwealth. The video offers insight into DORMA’s philosophies regarding quality control, lean manufacturing and environmentally responsible practices. Go to PCN’s website www.pcntv.com  for future air dates.

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.