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26Jul

Introducing the V-Lite Espag Window Handle

VERSA products are designed to allow you to confidently complete repairs in one visit. Our products are retrofit solutions that provide a number of options to save you time and help you complete the job fast. That’s why they’ve created a new espagnolette window handle and the purpose of this article is to explain how it works and how it can save you time and money. We Noticed A Common Issueii Changing window espag handles is a straightforward job, but if you have ever...

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26Jul

Why Access Control might be the solution you need…

Whether you are primarily involved in UPVC repair, ironmongery, a master locksmith, CCTV installation, or even a door fabricator, it is likely that they are seeing an ever-increasing demand for Access Control, and electronic security in general. This may mean coming across faulty electric releases on communal entrances, being asked to install keypads in office buildings, or perhaps being asked by a homeowner to recommend and install smart home products to their home. You may already be confident and experienced with...

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26Jul

A Guide To Replacement Gearboxes For Maco Multipoint Door Locks

This is a guide to help you identify a replacement gearbox for your Maco multipoint door lock. The Maco MK1 and Maco MK2 series of replacement gearbox are now discontinued, follow this guide to identify which of the newer series you should use as a replacement. Maco MK1 Series Multipoint Door Lock Gearboxes The original MK 1 gearbox Featured a latch only. It was later reproduced by Maco to retrofit the original gearboxes (Right-hand image) but both are now discontinued. Solid latch Lift lever...

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25Jul

A Guide to Identifying Electronic Releases

In this guide, we’ll look at the various different types of electric release and give you some tips to help ensure that you can identify the correct product. 7 essential questions to identify an electronic release: 1. What type of electric release is it? (Mortice or Rim) 2. Is the electric release ANSI or Euro Style? 3. What is the voltage of the electric release? (12V/24V) 4. What current (AC/DC) does the electric release have? 5. Is the strike monitored or unmonitored? 6. Is the electric release...

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25Jul

1 Star cylinder + 2 Star handle = 3 Star security

Introduction In our A guide to 1 star and 3 star-rated cylinders, we explored how cylinders achieve 1* and 3* standards. This guide is to help you understand how the 2* rating works and the interaction between the cylinder, handles, and other security hardware. Background TS007 was a standard that was introduced because of a collaboration between the Door Hardware Federation, The Glass and Glazing Federation, and Secured by Design. The standard allowed for cylinders to be designated as either 1* or 3*,...

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25Jul

Creating a replacement handle for GU Ferco Multipoint Locks

In this guide, we’ll look at how to adapt a set of handles with a long backplate to suit a GU Ferco multipoint door lock. Issue GU Ferco multipoint locks have centre case heights of either 198mm or 212mm, 70mm Centres and they require a 7mm spindle. The longest backplate still available on a 70mm PZ handle with a 7mm spindle is 243mm. A 243mm backplate may not be long enough to cover existing screw holes in the door. All longer backplate handles that are still produced require an 8mm...

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25Jul

Introducing The VERSA V-STAY Friction Stay Range

VERSA products are designed to allow you to confidently complete repairs in one visit. Our products are retrofit solutions that provide a number of options to save you time and help you complete the job fast. We provide a range of versatile Friction Stays that can be adjusted to the job's requirements, meaning you can cut costs and reduce your stock holding. We Noticed A Common Issue Friction stays generally come in two stack heights; 13mm and 17mm. The most common is 13mm so, you...

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25Jul

A guide to Electronic Multipoint Door Lock Solutions

Previously, we have discussed Why Access Control might be the solution you need, as well as the 3 common Access Control Systems and the 7 components that go into a typical Access Control System. In this article, we look closely at one specific product, that comes under the Locking Device category, Electronic Multipoint door locks. Electronic multipoint door locks are already very popular and continue to increase in popularity every year. They are regularly used in commercial settings, and in communal...

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25Jul

New Multipoint Lock Gearboxes Added Online!

At Just Versa we are constantly adding new products to our range. More multipoint gearboxes are available than ever and the purpose of this guide is to highlight some of the most interesting. Background Gearboxes are the most likely point of failure on a multipoint lock and they are the area most likely damaged when forced. Often, replacing the gearbox can give a multipoint lock many more years of service. You can find our entire range of gearboxes here! 5 reasons to swap a...

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25Jul

A Guide to Cam Locks

Cam Locks are a type of commonly used Lock for many applications such as lockers, safety boxes, cabinets, and drawers. Because of this there are many different types and sizes of Cam Lock and this can make identifying them tricky. This guide will help you identify which type of cam lock you need, how to correctly measure the cam lock, and the key types available.  Cam Lock Head Shapes The below illustration shows the various cam lock head shapes TSSPRO stock: Method Of...

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25Jul

Digital Lock solutions for doors fitted with Multipoint Door Locks

Mechanical and electronic digital locks are extremely popular. Being a cost-effective product for easily managing a key-free solution for a single door. Digital locks represent a very basic form of access control, they can be easily installed and offer a straightforward option for customers looking to allow access using a code rather than a physical key. We are often asked if there are digital locking solutions available to be used in conjunction with the multipoint locking systems typically found on a...

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