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Dear reader This issue we take a closer look at the Ranger drive unit. Available
for rolling shutter and sectional doors, it’s a master of all disciplines
– versatile, flexible and reliable. It’s ideal for new installations and
is saving our customers money in the refurbishment market too.
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Product update | |||||
Why the Ranger drive is the ultimate all-rounder | |||||
Forming a key part of Guthrie Douglas’s drive unit range, the Ranger
succeeds in virtually every discipline. It provides exceptional
performance on sprung and unsprung rolling shutter doors and on sprung
sectional doors. Plus, there are models to suit all size of door.
Reliability
Ideal for the refurbishment market
Plug and play controls
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Case study | |||||
Ranger: the simple and cost-effective option for drive replacement | |||||
When replacing worn drive units you don’t have to use like for like.
Our Ranger drive is a direct replacement for many competitors’ products.
Often it’s more cost effective and simpler to install too.
We supplied Ranger 90 box kits complete with drive, control panel,
connection cable and industry-standard flange mounting arrangement to make
replacement even simpler. | |||||
Industry comment | |||||
HSE urges additional safeguards on doors and gates | |||||
Crucially, the HSE says that force limitation alone does not provide enough protection to meet required standards, and advises using additional safeguards. This reinforces our argument that if you have a door that closes automatically it must have a self-monitoring safety edge. This is why our range of TS control panels cannot have the safety edge overridden. For example, we’ve advised customers who wish to add radio control to a shutter, that they must fit a safety edge. They mistakenly believe that they can operate the shutter in dead man mode, but the standard says you must be in the vicinity of and in clear sight of the opening for this. Obviously, radio control will operate from round the corner or even in a different room. Our technical sales team are up to date on all the latest regulations, so if there’s something you’re not sure about, please speak to them on 01926 452452. | |||||
Value added | |||||
Meet the Problem Solver – Robert Booth | |||||
Robert heads up the technical sales team. He joined us in 1995
from the spray booth industry and has an HND in mechanical engineering.
He’s also qualified to advise customers on ATEX
product requirements. Robert lives in Walsall and is married with two
sons in their 20s. | |||||
News in brief | |||||
Door wiring training for fitters | |||||
You can book now for 2011 or grab the last few places left on our
November Install Door Wiring Systems course. The training is beneficial
for all fitters and also those taking the Specialist
Installation Occupations (Construction) NVQ Level 2. Training costs
£180 +VAT per person and takes place at our Warwick training centre on
23rd (full day) and 24th (half day) November. | |||||
Sales team expands | |||||
Leigh Harwood has joined our customer-facing team. Based in Warwick, he’ll be spending much of his time contacting customers to find out how Guthrie Douglas can better help you. | |||||
Now supplying Garog drives and controls | |||||
In a move that further strengthens our
market-leading position as a supplier of industrial door drives and
controls, Guthrie Douglas has taken over the supply of Garog drives,
motors and control units to the UK marketplace. Further details about our extended range of tubular motors and newly available fire door drives will be issued in November. In the meantime, if you have any enquiries call us on 01926 452452. | |||||
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