Lab expansion

Titon has extended its Haverhill-based Area 24 hardware development and testing laboratory with a range of new test rigs.

Area 24 has the capacity to test a number of different performance criteria from weathering to cycle load analysis, through to full security testing for PAS24.

The latest equipment includes a new double entry cylinder and extended restrictor cycle rigs, and window handle and restrictor load rigs. These are accompanied by new TS008 testing devices, a salt spray machine, light reflective value (LRV) apparatus, and a 3D printer.

The facility already has single entry cylinder, restrictor, door handle and window handle cycle rigs, three PLC driven window/door rigs, TS007 test platform, digital PAS24 mechanical load test rig, 3D CAD system, and air and water testing.

Besides PAS24, Titon’s Area 24 laboratory can test hardware products to a number of industry recognised standards.

Titon also offers general in-house endurance, cycle and strength testing, and new product development and feasibility studies, which can include testing to destruction.

Tyson Anderson, sales and mrketing director at Titon, said: “Area 24 has grown significantly over the last couple of years, meaning it provides an essential service for customer liaison and testing – activities separate from our day-to-day development of new hardware products. We’ve also had existing and prospective customers making full use of the facilities to identify the suitability of products for PVCU, aluminium or timber within the Titon range.”