CUSTOMER CASEUniversity of Edinburgh

ASSA ABLOY offers University of Edinburgh a “one-stop-shop” for high-performance Door Closers

Cam-Motion technology ensures fire doors shut tight for effective compartmentation

Challenge

An historic institution in Scotland’s capital city, the University of Edinburgh is among Europe’s top-rated higher education providers and a centre of excellence in research. They also own and maintain over 600 buildings around Scotland, from heritage properties to contemporary architecture.

As part of a drive for quality and standardization across their estates portfolio, the university wanted to replace their existing Door Closers. These had been supplied over the years by a range of different manufacturers.

 

Key criteria

  • Uniformity in the quality and functionality of door closers for a wide range of applications
  • Product cost-effectiveness from a ‘whole-life’ perspective, not just the initial price
  • The ability to source door controls with high efficiency and low opening forces with full certification coverage (EN 1154 / 1155)
  • A supplier who could be trusted for ongoing service and specification support

 

Solution

The university already had experience with ASSA ABLOY’s products and ongoing service: “AA Door Closers have been used here for 7 years without a single fault,” says Cameron Duncanson, Maintenance Coordinator at University of Edinburgh Estates Department.

They were able to choose an appropriate ASSA ABLOY Cam-Motion solution for every opening. The lowprofile product design suits the university’s diverse estates portfolio: Buildings equipped range from refurbished historic sites to the new Nucleus.

Cam-Motion technology is built for demanding environments like universities. Doors shut tight, for security, thermal efficiency and fire protection. Models across the range meet the university’s certification demands and provide effective fire compartmentation.

As part of the support package, ASSA ABLOY experts trained staff to install the new Door Closers, which even joiners with decades of experience found valuable. The range’s symmetric cam design allows each model to be fitted to door or frame, push or pull side, making installation hassle-free.

In-house staff and contractors can individually adjust latch and closing speed via the easily accessible front facing valves. The height-adjustable arm system enables later adjustment without cost or time delays. The university can rely on ASSA ABLOY Door Closers over their extended lifetime.

Learn more about ASSA ABLOY Door Closers.

Project overview

Project: University of Edinburgh (ed.ac.uk), Nucleus Building and Joseph Black Building

Segment: Education, Healthcare & Research

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Devices installed: Cam-Motion Door Closers (DC500A, DC700A, DC500/G460)

Year of installation: 2022

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