Test Solutions

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Doors, Gates & Barriers

Mecmesin Solutions for Doors, Gates & Barriers

Using a Blue Force Impact Force Tester for an EN1245 evaluation on a power-operated gate

Find out the precise force involved to ensure safe and easy access.

Conform to industry standards e.g. BSI and ANSI and consistently achieve compliance to DDA and building regulations.

Do you know the precise force which?

  • An automatic or power-operated door, gate or barrier might strike an operator or bystander
  • An operator must apply to a manually-operated or power-assisted door, gate or barrier to ensure it opens or closes

Analysing door testing data from a Blue Force door tester

Over 30 years experience

Please refer to our Solutions@Mecmesin case studies on the right or our customer testimonials to see examples of how we have helped other door, gates and barrier testing customers.

Our test solutions for doors, gates and barriers include:

Using a Blue Force Impact Force Tester to test a power operated door

  • Measuring maximum opening force required for unpowered doors
  • Assessing closing force of automatic doors, gates and barriers
  • Testing the quality of locks, latches and hinges
  • Maintaining DDA compliance, testing all access components, such as windows, doors and remote control activators
  • Approved Document M
  • Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) ADA within the United States of America
  • EN 12217, EN 1154, EN 12453, EN 12445 and many more...
  • Door slam force tester
  • Testing specific make of car door handle
  • Train door tester
  • Lift door closing force tester

Why test doors, gates and barriers?

  1. Safety

    • Any type of access poses a safety risk as it can fail to open or close at the most crucial moment. General wear and tear inevitably creates an inherent danger to users, who are unaware of the damage these elements can cause, should they fail to operate or become defective.

  2. Functionality

    • The performance of doors, gates and barriers are dependent upon their intended function, be it an emergency door, automated gate or barrier or manual access mechanism. Considerations should not only include standards of compliance, but also the differing capacity level of users, for example, the elderly, children and the disabled.

How do you test doors, gates and barriers?

  1. Mecmesin Manual Handling Kit

    • The Mecmesin manual handling kit is extremely versatile enabling surveyors, building inspectors and health and safety professionals to quickly and easily test a variety of access, as well as, building hardware to ensure each complies with relevant legislation;

    • Levers, handles, switches, push pads and emergency devices can all be tested with the same kit consisting of a force gauge and appropriate accessories.

  2. Microtronic Impact Force Testers

    • In association with Microtronics, Mecmesin offers their range of Impact Force Testers, designed specifically to assess the impact force and, thereby, the dangers of industrial and commercial doors, gates and barriers, in accordance with EN12453 and EN12445. These assessments are performed using tools, which provide full safety to the operator.

  3. Bespoke Solutions

    • Mecmesin provides bespoke test solutions to meet the needs of specialised applications with unusual geometries or other unique requirements.

Interested in our Solutions?

For help with your custom application please contact our head office on +44 (0) 1403 799979 or your local distributor, fill in our enquiries form or request a callback and we will contact you.

 

Case Studies in Doors, Gates & Barriers