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To give an example, while working with one of our roof light customers we selected some Mingardi Micro XL window openers to automate eight large and heavy roof vents in a school in Ilford.
These roof vents each weigh approximately 100 kg and have an opening edge which is 2050mm wide
We chose the Mingardi Micro XL window openers because each one has a 400N force and large 420mm opening distance.
The openers were coupled with the synchronising control box, which ensures both openers work together and at the same speed.
The combined pushing force for both window openers together is 80 kg which exceeds the required 50 kg needed
For roof windows or roof vents the calculation you would use is:
Force = 0.54 x Window Weight
In the example we are using this would mean the force required would be 54 kg
Please note this calculation is not the same as top hung or bottom hung windows on a vertical wall where you need to take into account the height of the window and the distance you are pushing it as well
The other aspect is the width across the opening face of the window.
When a window is wide and heavy you should use two or more window openers, this adds stability and balance pushing force as well as better compression when the window or roof vent is closed.
It is important to have some communication between window openers when you use more than one on the same opening.
This protects the roof vent from damage or twisting while opening, and if one of the window openers stops so will the other one
If you have a large or heavy roof vent please get in touch with one of our team to discuss the best options
Approved Document B: Fire Safety sets out the regulations for providing a safe means of warning escape in the event of a fire.
There have been some areas that can be interpreted in different ways which has affected the smoke ventilation industry specifically,
One area that has been clarified in the 2019 amendments is how the smoke vents are triggered when smoke is detected in the common corridor and lobby
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Approved Document B: Fire Safety sets out the regulations for providing a safe means of warning escape in the event of a fire.
There have been some areas that can be interpreted in different ways which has affected the smoke ventilation industry specifically,
One area that has been clarified in the 2019 amendments is how the smoke vents are triggered when smoke is detected in the common corridor and lobby
Getting to the bottom of the correct window opening solution starts with the basics about your window. Our short guide is here to help you understand what we are asking for when you are on the phone with us.
Manual window openers are a method of opening hard to reach windows from a remote handle located within reach. There are several brands of manual openers, but the most commonly used name is Teleflex.
A manual winding gear system consists of a chain opener you fit to the window or windows you want to operate, a low-level winding handle such as the midi or maxi operating handles located within reach. (more…)
UCS, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of ventilation products has launched a new range of window openers, electric actuators and control panels and they are all available to order today directly from Rocburn.
We are proud to announce that we were nominated in the Build Construction & Engineering Awards 2016 and we won in the category ‘Best Window Opening Specialist’
Ben Green, Director of Rocburn said today, ‘It’s a great honour for the team here to win this award. Every day they work hard to give great service and expert advice to our clients ensuring they get the right solutions for their projects. We deal with everyone from individuals looking for simple solutions for their home or office all the way up to large contract developers who provide natural and smoke ventilation for various refit and new build projects all of which have unique challenges.’
“Best Window Opener Specialist 2016”
Volume 2 deals with other types of buildings including offices, public buildings, multi-story and industrial buildings as well as flats.
Because of the nature of these type of buildings, having multi-occupancy and a greater risk of fire, the regulatory requirements are much more thorough than for domestic premises. While damage to buildings can never be eliminated the regulations provide adequate measures ao as to minimize the potential loss of of life should the worse case happen. (more…)
We are pleased that Rocburn were selected by Household Automation Ltd to supply the window actuators for an assisted living project in Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire.
This short video shows the full scope of the technology used in the build, we are glad to have been able to play a small part in making this happen. Product supplied – Nekos Kato 24v actuators, chosen as they are a cost effective and slim line actuator.
