“Healthy hardware” isn’t new but it’s getting a lot of attention lately. We’re here to help navigate the best solutions for your building’s needs. Below are some great products to consider.
Antimicrobial Finish:
Silver-based plating process that helps inhibit growth of bacteria, mold and mildew.
Permanent part of the finish; cannot be added after the hardware is installed.
EPA and FDA approved for use on medical and food preparation equipment.
Available in cylindrical locks, mortise locks, pull handles, exit devices and more.
Copper
When cleaned regularly, uncoated copper alloy surfaces kill 99.9% of many bacteria (including E. coli, MRSA, Staphylococcus and more) within 2 hours of exposure.
Continues to kill bacteria for the life of the product
Looks like stainless steel to match other hardware
Available in door pulls, push plates, exit devices, mortise locks and more.
Hands Free
Allows tenants and visitors to open doors with minimal or no touching
Can be retrofitted to work with existing door hardware
Includes foot pulls, motion sensors and more
Auto Operators
Allows tenants and visitors to open doors hands-free
Meets ADA standards and fire code
Can be integrated with access control to work with fobs
