See the Light – Finger Protection for Glass Doors

There are clear advantages to fitting glass doors: light, visibility, strength and a contemporary aesthetic, but sleek lines can also present a challenge. How can user safety be ensured and finger entrapment prevented when there is no material frame for traditional fitting?

Strand Hardware has the answer – the FP300 finger protection devise. It is purpose made for fitting to glass doors – there’s no drilling necessary as the FP300 is supplied with an acrylate foam high performance tape which bonds the device to the face of the glass door.

It is suitable for internal and external doors, can be retrofitted to new or existing glass doors within a glass frame - single or double action. It is also suitable for fitting to automatic doors.

Said Strand Hardware Sales Director Craig Fox: “The FP300 is the ideal solution to ensure safety without spoiling the glazed aesthetic. The standard finished housing is satin anodised aluminium but can be produced in any RAL powder coated or anodised finish to blend in with the environment.

Standard length is 1925mm but it can also be made to order in any size from 325mm up to a maximum 2500mm.

“As with all our devices within our Athmer finger protection range, it provides an effective barrier to prevent accidental trapping of fingers on the hinge side of the door. In premises used by the public – especially those used by children, the elderly or vulnerable adults - it is essential to minimise risk and finger protection is an essential requirement.”

Risk assessment and identification of appropriate solutions are particularly important for retail establishments, schools, hospitals, care homes and health centres which see a lot of foot traffic.

British and European standards provide specifiers, architects/designers, health and safety professionals and facility managers with guidance as to what works well, what type of devices should be applied to various door sets, what’s durable and essentially, what is safe to use.

Strand Hardware’s finger protection products have been awarded the German Safety Mark and certified to EN16654. The majority have also been tested to BS 8613 and achieved the higher level, class 2. We can also offer longer 2000mm devices which are EN16005 compliant for automatic doors.

The FP300 is cycle tested to 1,000,000 operations and produced using black flame-retardant fabric which can be easily cleaned. The roller has a maximum 260mm fabric travel, making it ideal for wider opening doors. It comes with a two-year warranty.