A split spindle designed to address challenges faced when installing escape locks has been shortlisted for the mechanical product design and innovation award at this year’s Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) AI Specification Awards.
The AR227 split spindle from ARRONE, a HOPPE (UK) brand, was developed for use with the AR915 mortice apartment lock and uses an innovative clip-fix mechanism alongside the split spindle to remove the risk of overtightening during assembly.
Product engineer Dan Savage, who developed the clip-fix mechanism, said: “With a traditional type of spilt spindle, the two halves need to be screwed together manually but with that comes the potential of overtightening. The new split spindle solves this issue with a user-friendly clip-fix design that requires no adjustment and eliminates that risk entirely. The design therefore improves the longevity and effectiveness of the lock assembly, as well as speeding up fitting time.”
“Being shortlisted is a testament to our ongoing commitment to innovation and problem-solving in the built environment. We’re delighted to see the AR227 spindle recognised for the practical value it brings to both specifiers and installers.”
