New Sentinel Thermoguard Door Features Improved Fire and Security Performance

Sentinel Doors has introduced a second generation Thermoguard Series 900 Fire Door that the company says significantly improves on the fire and security performance of the previous model.

The new door, which is being produced in volume in a dedicated new production facility, is designed specifically to meet the changing needs of RSLs and local authorities. It achieves a 30 minute fire rating whilst meeting the same industry standards (Secured by Design, PAS23 and 24), finish and appearance as Sentinel's composite doors.

Features of the construction of the new door include a solid, edge-bound core, smoke seals, improved hinges and locks giving greater security performance, and door skins produced in Sentinel's new SMC material.

Thermoguard doors are manufactured by bonding pre-formed fire retardant skins to a fire resistant core, to create a featured door leaf. Like all Sentinel doors, fire doors are virtually maintenance-free with good sound and thermal insulation properties.

Thermoguard doors are available in 44mm format, pre-installed within a hardwood outer frame to form a fire door set that is factory finished and ready for installation. The range is suitable for front and rear door installations.

The new range is available in 900, 901, 903, 904 and 907 door styles and in white, solid colours and woodgrain finishes. The doors are glazed with Pilkington Pyroshield glass, and are mechanically fixed using glazing frames that are completely air and watertight. They also offer defence against attempted forced entry. Other glass options are available if required, as is a choice of hardware.