Cost-effective electromagnetic door retainers
26 October 2001


KAC has expanded its break glass call point, audible visual indicators and detectors product portfolio with the addition of three electromagnetic door retainers for use in fire systems.  Operating from either 24VDC or 240VAC, the units retain doors in the open position unless the power is removed from the unit by the fire control panel.  A spring release ejector mechanism ensures that the magnetic force is overcome and the door closed; a local manual override is fitted.

The DC versions draw 25mA for the 200 Newton (20kg) holding force version and 45mA for the 500 Newton unit; the 500 Newton mains-powered unit draws 7mA.  The DC door closers can be powered either from the control panel or from a local PSU. 

As with all KAC products, ex-stock delivery is standard and the units can be customised for specific customers or installations if required.  High volume manufacturing has enabled the units to be extremely competitive without compromising on quality; prices are typically some £3 or £4 less than alternatives on the market.

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For further information:

KAC contact:	
Jonathan Dipple
KAC
KAC House
Tything Road
Arden Forest Industrial Estate
Alcester
B49 6EP
Tel: + 44 1789 763338 or 0845 601 5675 from the UK
Fax: + 44 1789 400027
jdipple@kac.co.uk
www.kac.co.uk


Agency contact:		
Nigel May	
Parkfield
Parkfield House
Damerham
Hants
SP6 3HQ
Tel: + 44 (0)1725 518321
Fax: + 44 (0)1725 518378
Nigel_May@parkfield.co.uk
www.parkfield.co.uk


KAC Alarms is the world's leading manufacturer of manual call points and associated products.  The company is a member of the Honeywell Safety and Security Solutions business.