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Yale has launched a door handle range with a coating that will reduce up to 99.99% of microbes, including bacteria, mould and fungi, on its surface.

In a time where hygiene and cleanliness are of the utmost importance, Yale has partnered with antimicrobial additives provider Biocote to come up with the Quartus combi range of handles.

The technology will protect the Quartus door handle from colonisation and significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

The Quartus door handle is manufactured in stainless steel exterior as standard on metallic finishes and zinc based on powder coated finishes and comes with an 25 year guarantee against corrosion on all finishes - subject to correct installation and maintenance.

 “Now more than ever, people are aware of hygiene and what may be transferred through the surfaces we touch. Our Quartus door handles are the first and last thing people touch as they enter and leave their homes and we are able to give consumers the peace of mind that their door handle compliments their own hygiene practices.”

– Paul Atkinson 

Sales & Commercial Director, Yale DWS

Antimicrobial performance

David Hall, MDat BioCote, adds: “We will be working with Yale, one of the globally leading brands for locking systems. With the Quartus combi door handle range carrying the BioCote trademark, fabricators and installers can rest assured that Yale security products achieve the superior antimicrobial performance customers have come to expect from our integrated technology.”

Efficacy

BioCote antibacterial technology is manufactured into the Quartus handle, resulting in a piece of hardware upon which microbes simply cannot survive. Reducing bacteria by up to 86% in 15 minutes, 99.5% in 2 hours, and 99.99% in 24 hours, life cycle testing shows that the antimicrobial technology in the Quartus door handle will offer performance for the lifetime of the product.

Tested both in a lab and proven in real life, the BioCote protected hardware is effective against microbes that stimulate rust and mould, which could negatively impact the handle’s performance. This, together with general upkeep and cleaning of the handle, will ensure a hygienic and durable piece of hardware.

Picture: Yale's new Quartus door handle comes with a built in, life-long anti-microbial coasting.

www.yaledws.co.uk

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
07th October 2020

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