Hurst has launched a new TS008-compliant letterplate designed specifically for 28mm PVC-U panels. Said to be the first of its kind on the market, this now enables a fully PAS 24-compliant doorset when used in a tested configuration with Hurst’s Securicore panel.

“In another true ‘Hurst is first’, we are pleased to be able to offer a TS008-compliant letterplate to complement our Securicore panel in a PAS 24-tested doorset,” said Kevin Wheatman, director & general manager at Hurst. “This is a truly unique offering.”

A major challenge in meeting TS008 is allowing a standard DVD-sized package to pass through the letterplate while still preventing ‘fishing’ attacks.

For 28mm panels, adding a TS008 security cowl previously made this impossible with existing designs. Hurst’s new solution allows the package to pass while still delivering the enhanced security performance required.

“The plate was developed because, quite simply, one didn’t exist,” Kevin added. “Without it, we couldn’t offer a fully compliant PVC-U front door with a letterplate.

“Our unique design overcomes the delivery restriction that made TS008 unattainable on 28mm panels, meaning a complete PAS 24-tested and SBD-ready doorset can now be achieved.”

Installers can now supply PAS 24 and Secured by Design-ready PVC-U panel doors into new-build, social housing and other security-driven sectors where full doorset compliance is essential.

This development also strengthens Hurst’s wider security offer, building on the structural performance of the Securicore panel and reinforcing Hurst’s commitment to delivering compliant, high-performance solutions without compromising the design integrity of PVC-U panels.