New fully reversible hinge

Mila has launched an enhanced security hinge for fully reversible windows, developed in partnership with another European manufacturer Spilka.

Mila said its aim was to ensure that fabricators operating in niche sectors have access to the same quality, performance and value in their hardware choices as those operating in the mass market.

Managing director Richard Gyde said: “Tilt and turn windows typically only account for around 8% of the total window market and fully reversible windows around 4% but, for fabricators specialising in the social housing market in particular, it can be a significant part of their business, so we’re investing in bringing new hardware products to the market.”

The new Aura fully reversible hinges offer what Mila is calling the perfect balance of high security and smooth operation and are available with profile specific head slides to suit any standard PVCU, timber or aluminium fully reversible profiles with 12mm x 32mm fitting grooves.

All have been independently tested to the latest European and British Standards and meet the requirements of Secured by Design. This means they can be used alongside products such as Mila’s ProLinea twin cam espag and NightSecure strikers to achieve a full Secured by Design window, and, with security blocks fixed into the groove on the top frame for the head slide to lock behind, for PAS24 accreditation and ADQ compliance.

The Aura hinges are dual branded because they represent a joint venture between Mila and Norway-based Spilka.