Debenhams – Festival Place, Basingstoke

Main Contractor: Styles & Wood
Client: Debenhams
Location: Festival Place, Basingstoke
Project Value: £50,000
Type of Works: Shop front glazing, security shutters, glazed canopy, signage and roller shutters

System 2000 Group worked closely with the architect on this project which comprised many disciplines including roller shutters for the pedestrian car park entrances, security shutters for the Café kiosk, glazed canopy and supporting steelwork for the café signage and much more.

The glazed shopfront included glass fins and concealed steels for head restraint and stainless steel stall riser.

The glazing for the café was required to be installed concentric to the spiral staircase so that clearances matched around the 3-dimension gap. Setting out was critical from the outset and was carried out by the use of laser cut templates that keyed together to accurately space the concealed steels. The margin for error was less than 4 mm from true position to enable the glass to be purchased within lead time, all of the steel being manufactured in house.

System 2000 Group also designed and supplied the Stainless Steel Skeleton signage above the glass canopy.

Marks & Spencer’s Flagship Liverpool Store

Main Contractor: Wates Retail
Client: Marks & Spencer’s
Location: Liverpool
Project Value: £300,000
Type of Works: Shop front glazing, auto doors

On the Liverpool M&S Flagship Store Project the architect’s brief was for the stone load bearing structural ladder frame to be concealed above the curtain walling. This was integrated within the curtain walling and within the mullions we installed a strengthened section that augmented the integrity of the assembly. To ensure that design redundancy was allowed for if, in the event that a mullion suffered damage, then the Steel ladder frame spanning the opening is strong enough in its own right to retain the stonework. Should the resin anchor fixings in to the sandstone substrate suffer then the Mullions can withstand the Stone loads. The top and bottom of the mullions had reinforced plates to take the shear loads for the project specific wind loads.

System 2000 Group Ltd worked closely with the Architects on a project that was time critical and, at the same time, worked within a time constraint of a rolling program that meant that some issues of design could only be discovered until at a late stage. Some of these changes had to be carried out via MS remote desktop direct into our in-house CAD facility over the internet – revised cutting lists, for example, being implemented direct from site.

The main Entrance on Church Street included integration of telescopic sliding automatic doors to give a maximum of clear opening within the differing levels, including rain flow surface water flow studies, the levels for the whole of the ground floor was carried out by System 2000 working in close harmony with Wates Expert Surveyor, enabling the design and procurement of materials / glass and long lead time items and the like to be done off design drawings, working in close collaboration with the Stonemason, we all needed to have Confidence in each other.

This is a very impressive building. To think that the majority of this was covered in a modernization program carried out in the 1970’s. The re-instatement, in our opinion, was well worth the effort and is something that all involved with the project can be proud of – work included design and installation of concealed steel to support existing stone.

Security Roller Shutters and Grilles

System 2000 have manufactured and installed some of the world’s largest roller shutter doors. Individually designed doors can be manufactured up to 30m. We specialise in high security roller shutters designed to secure and protect commercial, industrial and retail premises. Our shutters are suitable for a wide variety of applications from entranceways, display windows and apertures of all types and sizes.

We produce steel and aluminium roller shutter door and grille systems. These are designed and manufactured to your individual requirements and are available in a full range of colours to accommodate the aesthetics of any building, shopping mall, retail premises, commercial or industrial property whilst ensuring the exacting demands for high security. Natural mill, powder coat or anodised finishes are available with the option of multi colour bespoke punched logos.

Shutters and Grilles can be manufactured from steel or aluminium cold-rolled or heavy-duty extruded sections to BS1774: 1987 from HE9TF aluminium. Reverse-coil application ensures that the correct profile face is always shown, and that each lath section slides together and is held tight by an endlock system, which is riveted directly to every alternate lath to prevent sideways movement. Because of our unique anti pullout and endlocking system, the laths cannot be forced out once entered into the specially constructed side guide.

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We can also supply polycarbonate roller doors for interior and exterior use.

Alternative patterns, such as the bicycles shown above, or the tri-color paint style also shown are also an option.

Insulated roller shutter doors are ideal where energy conservation or noise reduction must be a consideration.

We also provide and install fire resistant roller shutters.

Anti-Ram Raid Shutters and Grilles

As a result of the ever increasing number of ram raid attacks, System 2000 Group designed a unique anti ram raid security shutter solution to be used in conjunction with its auxiliary equipment, to secure and protect not only products but the premises themselves. System 2000 Group designs, manufactures and installs anti-ram raid security shutters and grilles to Home Office recommendations, helping to combat crime.

Every box lath contains two high tensile steel rods running through the entire length of the lath and through the dedicated endlocks and steel anchor system.

Each rod has a bursting strength of 2.4 tons.

Should the shutter be subjected to ram-raid attack, the laths and stainless steel rods will interlock into the dedicated guide system, energy absorbing guide fixings and steel subframe. This dramatically reduces sheer loading and the curtain flexes, bringing the vehicle to a halt. The System 2000 Group roller shutter curtain is already inherently 40% stronger than conventional extruded sections with composite materials.

Options include stainless steel anti-cut rods, bespoke locking systems and anti-ram raid bollards – fixed, removable or telescopic – automatic or manual.

High Speed Doors

We also supply high speed automated shutters. The System 2000 High Speed Rapidor is a fully automated door that is activated using a range of different options. The System 2000 Door Controller allows all functions to be controlled and monitored including fault diagnosis and warning systems, controlled through a PC board or standard System 2000 control panel.

The main curtain is constructed from high strength, monofilament panels, purpose designed to act against wind pressure, incorporating wind endlock system where applicable. The bottom rail system is manufactured with full safety edge strip and neoprene weatherseal. Motor drive assembly and three phase, two speed, heavy-duty motor drive unit with integrated braking system and limit switches. The main self-supporting framework is built to house the curtain tensioning system and self supports the main heavy-duty steel roller assembly. Weather brush strips can be added as an optional extra. All metal covers are pre-finished galvanised, designed to give a long lasting life cycle, which is necessary with all high-speed doors. Door panels are Blue/Orange as a standard, with the option to have transparent PVC vision panels inserted.

Safety features include: bottom rail safety edge, photo electric beams, ground floor loops for safety and activation, remote control operation, timer return controls or manual push-button controls.

In addition we can provide and install PVC crash/strip doors.

Sliding Folding Doors

Sliding Folding Doors stack neatly to the side of the door opening, take up very little headroom and are particularly suitable for use in wide openings.

Sainsbury’s Badgers Farm

Main Contractor: Wates Retail
Client: Sainsbury’s
Location: Badger Farm, Winchester
Project Value: £120,000
Type of Works: Glazed canopy, auto doors

In this instance the main contractor allowed us to work directly with his structural steel engineers to come up with a turnkey solution.

Scope of supply
Our package not only included the patent glazing but also included the aluminium flashings, folding, nosing pieces, and patterns. Taken directly from our CAD package we are able to reduce lead-time and potential errors on difficult 3D folding and fabrications.

Glazing Bars
The system is suitable for use on buildings requiring simple roofs, canopies, walkway/shelters etc. Dual or mono pitch from approximately 25° to 45°, this sytem is designed generally in accordance with BS 5516-1: 2004

The range of profiles is based around a 60mm sight-line with light, standard and heavy duty
bars. Section performance requirements calculated from site conditions and all loading
requirements. Please contact our technical office for advice and support regarding application.

The system is designed for drainage via water channels in the glazing bars. The glass or panel
infill is retained with captive TPR glazing gaskets.

Bars can the thermally enhanced by using external cover caps with channel isolator KAS196 and internal bar cladding section KAS190 (white or brown only).

Ancillary profiles are provided such as end fillers and end closures, F sections and wall bars,
fixing brackets and end plates. Rafter glazing bars are also available.

Materials:
Aluminium profiles are extruded from alloy 6060/6063 T6 complying with the recommendations of BS EN 755:1-9

Finishes:
Etched and anodised to BS 3987: 1991 (01.06.2007) – Silver AA25 or colours on request. Polyester Powder coat paint to BS EN 12206-1:2004

Construction:
Cover caps are secured using stainless steel screws (polytop) driven into extruded screw splines. All joints should be sealed against water penetration. Stop ends are secured in the same fashion.

Glass, Glazing and Infill Panels:
The system can accommodate 24mm IGU’s or composite panels and 10mm or 16mm glazing
variations by using different external cover caps. Other glazing options can be considered on
request.

TPR Glazing gaskets to BS 4255 part 1.

With this project we also:
– Clad the nosing pieces on the canopy
– Designed and installed concealed rainwater routes and valleys – the aluminium pressing being taken directly off our CAD system
– Imported in to the folding contractors machine to produce a right first time approach to a complicated job.

Fire and Security Steel Doorsets

We can provide a full range of high security door sets in either steel, aluminium or multi-laminated birch plywood, for use in commercial or industrial premises where extreme security is required. The doors, which are manufactured to your specification, provide a high resistance to violent assault. All doors can be fitted with multi-point locking and continuous steel hinge and dog bolts, and the multi-ply doors can be further protected with steel cladding to the door and frame. A wide range of hardware is available, including panic release for fire exits. Frames are installed with over-specified fixing bolts to ensure protection against violent attacks.

Doors are available in both single or double-leaf options overhead and side panels and are finished in standard BS undercoat. Alternatively, they can be supplied fully paint finished in a variety of colours, as required.

We also supply and fit a range of fire rated steel door sets designed to contain & prevent the spread of fire for a specified period of time – from 60mins to 4 hours. The doors can be supplied with a range of locking devices, escape hardware, vision panels and louvers.

Automatic Doors

Automatic door systems can be sliding or swing operated. Sliding doors are single, bi-parting or telescopic and are supplied complete with activation and safety devices. Activation devices include push button operation, radar/infra-red sensors or swipe card access; standard safety devices include photo-electric safety beams, electric safety mats, automatic reversing systems.

Swing door operators are electro-hydraulic and in the event of a power failure can be used as manual door closers.

All doors meet the requirements of BS7036:1996 and are compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act.

Reactive Repairs and Maintenance

We provide a round-the-clock service for breakdowns and repairs throughout the UK. All types and makes of doors plus auxiliary equipment can be attended to with prompt response times guaranteed every time.

24/7 Emergency Repair

We also offer a 24/7 Emergency Call-Out Service, 365 days a year. Our Out of Hours Call Centre will provide immediate support and despatch our on-call Engineer to resolve your door dilemma.

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Regular and planned maintenance programmes prolong the operational life of the door installation and ensure that it is kept in good working order. If the installation is maintained regularly and kept in a safe and efficient condition, accidents and damage can be avoided, this in turn will prevent unnecessary down time caused through system failure. In the long run planned maintenance is the most sensible and cost effective approach to take, it enables potential faults to be identified and easily rectified before they become major problems.

Current Legislation states that it is a legal requirement to maintain all security doors and shutters in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair. Failure to show evidence of maintenance could mean prohibition & enforcement notices being served, fines up to £5000 and even imprisonment.

System 2000 Group offer Annual Maintenance Contracts in addition to our standard services; this ensures that your roller shutters, security doors, window grilles, auto doors and gates are kept in optimum condition. Our annual maintenance contract includes two scheduled service visits per annum to check the installation is in good working order, identify potential problems before they occur and provide a full report on any defects discovered and a quotation for any additional works required to maintain the product in good working order.

System 2000’s servicing schedules have been designed to meet current legislation and to identify potential problems with each visit recorded and a general service report issued.

We currently provide planned preventative maintenance throughout the UK, covering commercial, industrial and domestic premises.

Shopfronts and Entranceways

We have a broad range of co-ordinating shop-fronts, canopies and fascias designed to your specific requirements and manufactured in aluminium or pre-coated steel, powder coated to match existing grilles or shutters.

Manufactured from aluminium, timber or steel, we provide an integrated entrance system, attractive yet secure. In addition, a range of rolling shutter doors, security grilles, anti ram-raid shutters, or ram-stop bollards may be incorporated into the shop-front system.

Variations of grilles or partial grille sections can be installed, or alternatively, punched bespoke designs can be inserted into the grille composition bearing your company name or logo. Grille sections can be manufactured with flame-retardant polycarbonate FR501 high impact window inserts if required.

Shop and storefront shutters and grilles can be installed during the shop-front installation, ensuring a seamless installation process and co-ordination of both design and colour.

We can supply a wide range of manual and automatic doors to complement your shopfront design.

Security Gates, Barriers and Bollards

We supply and install a wide range of products for securing site/car park entrances and exits; these include roller shutters, single or double leaf gates, lift arm barriers and can be in manual or automated systems.

Gates

System 2000 Group manufactures, installs, repairs and maintains a comprehensive range of gates and barriers to secure, protect and facilitate all commercial and residential facilities.

Barriers

We also manufacture, install, repair and maintain a range of both manual and automated barriers of any length, according to client specifications.

Bollards

Anti ram-raid posts and bollards provide protection from the increasing threat of ram-raids. Bollards can be fixed or telescopic and are easy to use. Once the floor-mounted lid has been opened, the post can be pulled up to its full extent and locked, to collapse the bollard you simply reverse the operation. Once the bollard is almost retracted, it drops onto heavy-duty buffers, which cushion the impact on stowage. Flush floor mounting makes the bollard unobtrusive and safe once stowed away.

System 2000 ram-stop telescopic bollards are constructed from heavy-duty mild steel box section which is galvanised as standard to provide maximum protection against corrosion, enhancing durability and reliability. Also available in a powder coated finish

Lattice Grilles

The retractable lattice grille system combines a classic appearance with effective security suitable for the home or workplace. The system can be easily fitted to the face or reveal of any window or doorway aperture. Where clear access is required the bottom track can be made to fold up in a number of configurations. The lattice construction is available in ‘X’ lattice as standard or can be produced in ‘S’ lattice if preferred.

All gates are top hung on nylon-coated steel bearings, and are available in a range of powder coated colours to suit. The doors fit within or around the reveal and have multi-point locking from a single key, available in 2 point or alternatively 4 point locking (providing enhanced burglary protection) with the lock mechanism shielded by a steel plate. All come in a strong steel lattice with a smooth durable finish, have overlapped locking profiles, an optional folding bottom track to allow unrestricted access through doorways when the gates are open, compact sashes which fold neatly to the side giving un-obscured visibility to window displays and are available as either a steel riveted lattice assembly system or a specially designed lattice assembly system utilising high grade (patented) steel screws.

All 4-point locking systems come with LPCB certification and are installed in accordance with LPS 1175. Enhanced burglary protection is achieved through the use of an advanced 4 point locking system and the unique patented assembly system. The validity of LPCB certification is contingent upon each gate being installed in accordance with the requirements of LPS 1175.

Burglar Bars

Security burglar bars are manufactured from steel and can be fixed to the inside or outside of the window. They are secured with 75mm bolts with system lock concealed caps.