Modern hardware for modern architecture

With the right hardware, the interiors of private and public buildings can be made more secure, comfortable and convenient. In this article, Eberhard Mammel, Director of Marketing and Product Innovation at Roto Frank Fenster- und Türtechnologie GmbH, looks at some of the areas in which hardware systems can enhance buildings and highlights some Roto products that achieve this.

Space-saving
“People want natural light, flexible ventilation and an unimpeded view of their surroundings”. The Roto director explains how building experts also consider the way in which the room is used and how the type of opening will influence this.
Key product groups for saving space include Roto outward-opening window hardware and our full range of sliding systems, all of which help provide natural ventilation along with security and convenience.

 Room-opening
“It’s never been simpler or more appealing to bring the outdoors indoors. Large windows, balcony doors and sliding elements are popular because they achieve this and help make rooms brighter on any day, whether they are open or closed”.

Key products:

Roto NX | Power Hinge – for Timber Turn-Only doors up to 300 kg, providing a long service life while requiring minimal maintenance.
Roto Patio Inowa | Max – Parallel Sliding system, fully mounted on roller bearings. Guarantees effortless operation for installations in XXL format. Also creates a tight seal on sliding elements, keeping cold, rain, storms and noise outside.

Protection from intruders

“Burglar inhibiting multipoint locks play an important role in allowing homeowners to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle and a peaceful night’s sleep”, says Eberhard. “Roto offers door manufacturers multipoint locks and various hinges for main doors, all designed to provide increased burglary protection. You can also integrate windows and doors into a burglar alarm system by using MVS contacts for opening and locking monitoring. These are part of the standard range of products from Roto and are available for elements in any frame material”.

Key products:

• Roto Safe A | Tandeo – mechanical-automatic multipoint lock. RC 2- or RC 3-capable. Central deadbolt and automatic power wedges extend automatically when the door is closed and are push-back safeguarded.
• Roto Safe E | Eneo A – electromechanical version boasts a drive unit and ensures quick automatic unlocking using any access control system. Door can be opened either using a PIN code, finger scan, Bluetooth-capable mobile phone or RFID-capable medium.
• Roto NX – for Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn windows up to RC3 level. On Tilt&Turn units, the TiltSafe function can be fitted, which provides RC2 level security on a tilted open window.
• Patio Inowa and Inowa | Max – the sliding elements can be manufactured in accordance with RC 2.

Minimalist appearance with maximum functionality

“For a modern, minimalist design, Roto offers hardware technology which is fully concealed in the window or door rebate. “We can achieve this even if the profiles are very slim. We can do this on Tilt&Turn windows, sliders and with door hinges for aluminium”.

Key products:

• Roto NX – Tilt&Turn hinge side for PVC and timber windows. Ask your Roto representative about concealed hinge options.
• Roto AL Designo – concealed hardware for aluminium windows using Euro profile system.
• Roto Patio Lift – suitable for Lift&Slide systems with slim profiles
• Roto Solid C – concealed door hinge for aluminum doors. Compatible with RC 2, even in the standard version
• Roto Patio Inowa – components are positioned in the profile rebate and are fully concealed when the element is closed.

Hardware for greater security

“Windows in public buildings have to be secured in specific ways, for instance to prevent incorrect operation”, explains Eberhard. “Our TiltFirst handle makes it impossible to turn a sash open fully unless you have the key. Nevertheless, anyone is able to tilt the sash for ventilation”.

TiltFirst technology, along with opening restrictors, are very popular, especially for windows in public buildings. They provide greater operating safety in rooms with many constantly changing users.

Key product:

● Roto NX Tilt&Turn hardware with TiltFirst handle

Consistent design

Roto hinges and handles are available in many different colours and surface finishes, adding the finishing touch to the design of windows and doors. Eberhard highlights the butt hinges from the Roto Solid B range, available for PVC, timber and aluminium entrance doors. “They impress with their incredibly slender appearance. The adjustment mechanism is integrated in the hinge roller, which prevents gaps forming during adjustment”.

Within the Roto Line range of handles are models for various opening types, all with the same design aesthetic. These handles are available for timber, PVC and aluminium elements. The range includes six different handle sets for balcony and patio doors, and handles for Turn-Only, Tilt&Turn and outward opening windows.

Excellent advice

The choice of premium hardware is important because it has an effect on many aspects of a window or door, including energy efficiency, functional safety, burglary protection and operating convenience. The overall durability of windows and doors in general is also linked to the quality of the hardware.

Your Roto representative can help demonstrate hardware solutions to a building designer in the digital “Roto City” application. To discuss any of the products mentioned in this article, please get in touch with them.