Hardware specialist VBH has introduced two new greenteQ shootbolt systems for outward opening casement windows.
greenteQ iQ Intellect is a non-crop shootbolt that speeds up the fitting process and generates no wasted hardware through offcuts.
It covers sash rebate sizes up to a door-like 1800mm.
VBH advise that adjustable mushroom bolt cams in the middle of the window and adjacent to the projecting shootbolts ensure exceptional weather proofing and effective burglar resistance to the PAS24 security standard.
Intellect utilises modern, strong, low-friction materials, and a clever keep design guides the mushroom bolts into position. Coupled with projecting shootbolts manufactured from steel-reinforced ultra-low friction polymer, this makes for a combination of extremely smooth operation and high strength.
The second newcomer, iQ Superior, combines two bi-directional hooks on the gearbox with adjustable mushroom-headed cams and shootbolts on the extensions to provide exceptional security performance and weather proofing on windows with sash rebate sizes up to 1500mm.
Like iQ Intellect and the original greenteQ Invicta shootbolt, iQ Superior has been independently tested to the PAS24 security standard. Both new shootbolts are approved for use on Q-secure PREMIUM Plus installations.
greenteQ shootbolts are available in industry-standard 20 and 22mm backsets, so are compatible with most popular PVCu profile systems.
VBH also advise that, as with all greenteQ iQ products, both Superior and Intellect work with Kubu to link windows to a smart home network. This gives the user a host of benefits, including a live check on the open/closed status of windows, security alerts, weather alerts and more. The windows can even be linked to other elements in the network, so the heating can be set to turn off in a room if a window is opened, for example.
Dan Powell, Head of Brand at VBH says, “Our original iQ security espagnolette proved so popular that it was an easy decision to introduce more casement lock options that are compatible with Kubu.
“Including our original Invicta product, we now have three greenteQ shootbolts for fabricators to choose from. This will increase to four later this year when we unveil another Invicta variant. I’m looking forward to telling you more nearer the time!”
Contact VBH direct on 01634 263300 or by email at info@vbhgb.com for information on the expanding casement hardware range or any other product.
