Author: Ian Hetherington
By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Locks

Gate locks – The facts: accessory or necessity?

In a recent break-in, 2 armed intruders entered a property, attacking a domestic worker with a knife, cutting and injuring his hands, forced him into the house, tied him up and ransacked the house looking for money.  When they couldn’t find any money they decided to wait for the house owner to return from work.  […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Gate Closers

The Importance of Door and Gate Closer Hardware

Door and gate closers are essential…they provide a controlled closing speed, allowing people to pass through safely… Are you in charge of local authorities, ensuring your community is safe in public areas? Do you manage a shopping mall or retail outlet and have thousands or millions of members of the public pass through your doors […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Locks

Is the Gatemaster locking bolt right for you?

Before deciding on the best gate hardware and whether a lock is suitable for your fence or gate, there are many factors you first have to consider. The right combination between the size and grade of the lock Ensure the lock is a genuine and quality brand, (the real thing) hallmarked with the manufacturing logo […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Other gate hardware

How secure are your doors?

Are you certain your front door lock is safe? We believe that if you are unsure whether your home is securely protected from burglary, that you should take action to avoid any possible access. A 5 lever mortice deadlock (if your door is over 44mm) is highly recommended by officials, as the best front door […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Locks

Zone master key system

We are pleased to announce that we have invested in the Zone Masterkey System and are now able to supply eurocylinders and keys for Zone keys.

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Company news

We Supplied Wembley Stadium!!!

Signet Locks supplied Wembley Stadium gates with quality deadlocks…  Have you ever been to Wembley Stadium for a match or event? The sheer scale of the Stadium is breathtaking! It is officially the UKs no.1 for capacity, it can hold an amazing 90,000 people, see the list of UK Stadiums in capacity order in the […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Gate tips

The Benefits of Cantilever Gates

Have you considered the benefits of Cantilever gates when investing in sliding gate hardware? Our durable Cantilever gate kits are easy! Easy to understand, easy to install, they simply ease sliding gate automation, full stop! Do you know the weight of your gate and opening size? Then you’ve got a Cantilever gate kit….no more weird […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Gate tips

Top factors to consider when purchasing panic hardware

Have you considered the following… Many ask what is the difference between panic hardware and fire exit hardware. A general term which both offer is an “exit device”. A panic device or a fire exit device as it may also be referred to as, are both used in an emergency. There are different forms of […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Company news

Signet supplies Dudgeon Wind Farm!

Signet was commissioned to design and supply a number of special closing hinges to fit to the access decks on the new offshore Dudgeon wind farm project. The closers had to be highly weatherproof to survive in the marine conditions. The new Dudgeon offshore wind farm project required a number of gate closing springs for the access decks on the turbines.The specification […]

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By Ian Hetherington |March 24, 2017 | Gate tips

Sliding gate systems explained..

When embarking on a sliding gate project, you need to ensure that you purchase the correct gate hardware for your installation. Firstly you need to decide whether you want to fix the sliding gate track into the ground or not – if you would prefer not to have ground track across the driveway a cantilever gate […]

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