Construction World November 2020

EQUIPMENT

Flexible tiles and planks FOR POST-PANDEMIC OFFICES

T KH ͥH[LELOLW\ RI FDUSHW WLOHV DQG SODQNV allows designers to experiment with different spatial options – a capacity which is most important in the COVID-19 RͦFH environment. Tiles and planks can help GHͤQH DUHDV VXFK DV PHHWLQJ SRLQWV DFWLYLW\ RU TXLHW ]RQHV ZD\ ͤQGLQJ GHVLJQ DQG KRZ WR XVH ͥRRULQJ FUHDWLYHO\ WR GHPDUFDWH social distancing. KBAC Flooring now stocks the Danish producer, Ege’s new The Highline Express Tile Collection, which takes full advantage of ͥH[LELOLW\ WR DGDSW WR GLYHUVH UHTXLUHPHQWV

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The Highline Express Tile Collection offers many standard designs that can be recoloured and produced in one of six different cut or loop qualities. In production, Ege uses its own blend of New Zealand wool renowned for creating a healthy and comfortable indoor environment. Sustainability is a keyword in the new UDQJH DV (JH̵V +LJKOLQH ([SUHVV ͥRRULQJ is made with Econyl yarn derived from DEDQGRQHG ͤVKLQJ QHWV DQG RWKHU LQGXVWULDO ZDVWH DQG ͤWWHG (JH̵V SDWHQWHG (FRWUXVW WLOH backing, produced from old plastic bottles. ƒ

The functional heavy duty impact traffic door

T he Apex SR 9000 heavy GXW\ LPSDFW WUDͦF GRRU combines functionality with longevity and allows easy movement of pedestrians and goods. The locally manufactured door also manages to blend into any environment as a result of its sleek, modern design. Many market sectors require an attractive looking door, but need one that is robust and can withstand constant WUDͦF PRYLQJ WKURXJK WKH opening. This is according to Wim Dessing, sales executive at Apex Strip Curtains & Doors, who says this particular LQVXODWHG WUDͦF GRRU KDV IRXQG popularity as it is also a cost effective option.

Standard vision panels, constructed from 3 mm clear polycarbonate sheeting, are available in a number of custom sizes and are scratch-resistant and UBC compatible for enhanced visibility. Windows can be mounted in various

positions on the door, and double pane vision panels can be installed for use in refrigerated areas.

Dessing says wear is always an issue on impact doors, and to prevent excessive wear on the perimeter edges the door panels are bull nosed with a minimum radius of 8 mm. 7KLV VLJQLͤFDQWO\ UHGXFHV maintenance on the doors. The Apex SR 9000 doors are mounted on an internal

̸:H DFWXDOO\ ͤQG WKDW FXVWRPHUV RIWHQ specify this particular door upfront, as it has an established reputation for quality construction and durability,” he says. The door is manufactured from a 3 mm ABS skin which retains its physical properties down to temperatures of minus 40°C. The low maintenance skin is impervious to moisture, acids, petroleum

welded steel perimeter with corner gussets, using a CMI type ‘V’ gravity hinging system. Gasket keys are moulded in place and retain gasketing without the use of screws, rivets or other fasteners. High bumpers are also ͤWWHG WR WKH GRRU SDQHO WR IXUWKHU DEVRUE impact from forklift trucks and carts. This also reduces stress on hardware and mount assemblies. ƒ

products, animal fats, rodent, insects and salt solutions. The door’s insulation characteristics are enhanced by its high-density, non- CFC urethane foam core. The patented KRQH\FRPE IUDPHZRUN DQG ͥH[LEOH XUHWKDQH foam insulation provide optimum stability DQG VXSHULRU VRXQGSURRͤQJ TXDOLWLHV

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