A multipoint locking system that was originally produced for the Polish market has found a new lease of life with the growth in demand for composite doors. The Garrison multipoint lock from ERA is now meeting a growing demand for traditional key-operated locks which offer a high level of security and the company, part of Grouphomesafe, reports a significant increase in sales.
Garrison is a high-security locking system suitable for composite, timber and metal-hinged swing doors and it is developments in the composite door market in particular that have fuelled growth in demand. Brett Evans, Grouphomesafe Product Manager explains: “The performance and aesthetics of composite doors have changed enormously and the industry is now producing designs based on a flush door with various glazing options to meet market demand for more traditional looking doors. To accommodate the style of hardware that complements these designs, there is a growing demand for a key-operated alternative to multi-point ‘lifting’ handles.”
Guaranteed for 10 years, Garrison is based on a shoot-bolt design and consists of a four-point locking system activated by key cylinder operation. The central locking mechanism deploys four security bolts with a throw of 20mm, activated by a two-stage key turn. Twin high-security bolts are positioned top and bottom of the lock for enhanced burglary resistance and an independent auxiliary locking mechanism with three security bolts can be activated by an independent cylinder key operation, again with a two-stage key turn. The latchbolts are operated by either a downward movement of the handle or half key turn and the security bolts are deadlocked once fully thrown.
Available as 50mm, 55mm and 65mm backsets, the Garrison accepts 72mm unsprung handles and euro profile cylinders with a facility to accept bolt-through furniture. It is supplied with a choice of one-piece keep or multi keeps. Single-point gearboxes are also available.
Brett Evans adds: “Garrison increases the choice that door manufacturers can offer their customers in terms of security options. It looks like the sort of bolt that you would see on a safe, so from the customer’s point of view it is reassuringly robust and offers a very serious locking solution.”