By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Gate tips

Top factors to consider when purchasing panic hardware

Have you considered the following… Many ask what is the difference between panic hardware and fire exit hardware. A general term which both offer is an “exit device”. A panic device or a fire exit device as it may also be referred to as, are both used in an emergency. There are different forms of […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Articles

Signet supplies Dudgeon Wind Farm!

Signet was commissioned to design and supply a number of special closing hinges to fit to the access decks on the new offshore Dudgeon wind farm project. The closers had to be highly weatherproof to survive in the marine conditions. The new Dudgeon offshore wind farm project required a number of gate closing springs for the access decks on the turbines.The specification […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Gate tips

Sliding gate systems explained..

When embarking on a sliding gate project, you need to ensure that you purchase the correct gate hardware for your installation. Firstly you need to decide whether you want to fix the sliding gate track into the ground or not – if you would prefer not to have ground track across the driveway a cantilever gate […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | FAQs

The advantages of electric gates and gate automation

With so many electric gates to choose from, which is right for you? There are many advantages of installing electric gates and a reliable secure system, providing convenience and saving you time. If the following sound beneficial to you, you may wish to install electric gates: enter your home or work premises with a gate securely closing […]

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