Door Screen / ES2
| SPECIFICATIONS |
| max panel
weight |
40kg |
| max panel width |
1000mm |
| max frame sizes |
| double screen |
2400mm(H) x 5800mm(W)
3000mm(H)
x 4800mm(W) |
| single screen |
2400mm(H) x 3000mm(W)
3000mm(H)
x 2400mm(W) |
| door thickness |
38-40mm |
Centor’s award winning* door screening system (patents pending)
for bi-fold doors is integrated into the bi-folding door frame itself.
This new system, a superbly effective, world-first screening solution
for openings as large as 3 metres high and 5.8 metres wide, means
there’s no need to compromise between uninterrupted views and
unrestricted movement in the summer months and the need to eliminate
annoying flying pests year-round.
The considered design of Centor’s door screen means that it
complements any opening, literally disappearing into the architecture
of the door frame when not in use. It functions so simply and smoothly
that it feels integral to the structure, rather than something tacked
on as an afterthought.
The exclusive Load Balancing Technology™ (LBT™) (patent
pending) built into the system allows for the sort of effortless
fingertip control synonymous with Centor products. There is no crude
spring-loading to fight against, no special means of operation and
no cumbersome latches or locks. One hand (or one finger) on the stylish,
ergonomically designed lead stile sets the screen in motion. Let
it go and the screen glides smoothly to a stop, remaining firmly
in any chosen position until further movement is required.The load-balancing
technology also ensures far greater mesh tension across the screen,
eliminating any tendency for sag. The door screen incorporates a
shock absorption system and mesh constructed from either heavy-duty
fibreglass or long-life polyester so that visitors taken by the screen’s
unobtrusiveness and near invisibility will walk away with no more
than a surprise – and without damaging the system.
* Centor Architectural’s door screen was awarded Best New
Product at Designbuild 2006.
LOAD BALANCING TECHNOLOGY (LBT™)
• suitable for tall openings – up to 3 metres high
• suitable for wide openings – up to 3 metres wide
in a single span
• child friendly operation – simple magnetic catch – operable
from any height on the stile
• no slamming when let go
• cushioned impact resistance
• single handed operation
• fingertip ease
• can be released at any position and it will stay
• more tension in the mesh
TIGHT TECHNOLOGY™
• cloth remain straight and tight – even with wide spans
• cloth remains evenly tensioned throughout
• depanding upon the size of the screen windgusts above 10 to 15 knots
may cause the mesh to blow out of the top and/or bottom channels.
The screen will self feed back onto the roll as it is rolled away.
• flat screen – better looks
• no insect intrusion
• increased longevity (no creasing or dragging)
• wider openings
• taller openings
BUILT TOUGH AND TESTED
In developing the Door Screen systems, Centor’s designers
have catered for anything that modern life might throw at these sturdy
products. Manufactured entirely in stainless steel, brass and reinforced
engineering polymers the systems have undergone cyclic testing to
50,000 operations in a laboratory and been extensively exposed to
dust, mud, sand and corrosive atmosphere.
The systems have also stood up to impact testing with a 17kg punching
bag 100 times, wind testing to 20kph and considerable pushing,
poking and prodding to simulate real life usage. Centor’s usual
ten year warranty against manufacturing defects applies to all Door
Screen components. PetScreen Lite, the tough PVC-coated polyester
mesh chosen for the screen systems, is hardwearing and resistant
to damage from pets. The mesh is easy to clean and can be replaced.
Australian Standards
Currently there is no Australian Standard specifically for external
bi-fold doors, however Australian Standard AS 2047-1999 Windows in
Buildings – Selection and Installation specifies materials
and performance requirements for external windows and doors. The
wind load, weather and operational performance specified for other
types of external windows and doors could reasonably be expected
to apply to an external folding door system used in the same application.
Centor recommends that all users obtain a copy of AS 2047 and AS
4420 from Standards Australia.
Centor has tested an ES2 Door Screen folding door system to the applicable
requirements of AS 2047-1999 in a NATA certified testing facility
(Test No. AZT0100) and obtained these results:
| PRODUCT DETAIL |
DESCRIPTION |
| door size H x W |
2160 x
2890 |
| material of construction |
sashes and frame WRC, sill Merbau |
| glazing |
6.38 clear laminated glass |
| panel configuration & thickness |
4L – 40mm |
| TEST
DATA |
AS2047
MIN |
ES2 |
| min water rating |
150Pa
(N1) |
300Pa
(N5 – C3) |
| max air infiltration (75Pa) |
5 l/s/sq M |
0.57 l/s/ sq M |
| performance rating Pa |
N1 (500Pa) |
N2 (700Pa) |
| structural rating ULS |
N1 (700Pa) |
N2 (1000Pa) |
This performance data is an indication of the ratings that can be
achieved with appropriate door design and manufacture. Centor does
not manufacture complete door systems but supplies both the folding
hardware and outer frame incorporating ES2 to door manufacturers
for assembly and construction. The Centor technical department can
assist manufacturers in the design and testing process for doors
incorporating Centor Door Screen systems to ensure the required performance
criteria for a complete assembled folding door system meets similar
standards.
WARRANTY
Centor’s usual ten year warranty against manufacturing defects
applies to all Door Screen components.
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