concept: d line is the world's most comprehensive and extensive range of fittings in stainless steel with more than 3000 components in production. "Characteristic of d line is that all items are bent to a radius which equals the radius of the tube and together with the stringent design philosophy gives d line its primary expression." (Professor, Architect Knud Holscher). design: d line's development is based upon a constructive dialogue and co-operation between Professor, Architect Knud Holscher, designer, and d line™ international as. This ensures both a uniformity of design and the integration of "field" experience into the d line range. characteristics: all items are bent to a radius, which equals the radius of the tube. Solid inserts of brass and aluminium are used in the manufacturing process to ensure optimal strength and durability. Concealed fixings are used wherever possible in order to prevent vandalism. criteria: the following founds the basis of the range in stainless steel: - clean design - few geometric principles - minimum maintenance - functional, inter-related design - uniform design - FORM, STRENGTH & FUNCTION material: AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring: - durability - minimum maintenance - hygiene - anti-allergenic - ecologically friendly techniques: including: - patented ball bearing system, incorporating 23 ball bearings - unique fixing technique - patented nylon bush for wooden doors - patented steel bush for hollow metal doors - torx fixings certification: - MPA NRW; German approval for fire doors, DIN. 18273 - ONORM B 3800, B 3850, B 3855; Austrian approval for fire doors - DS-BR 82; Danish approval for fire doors, DS 1070 - the Assessment of Performance from the Warrington Fire Research Consultancy, which is of international status - PSA-MOB; Severe test, B88385/4, U.K. - Dantest; Approval of superior strength of d line ball bearings and fixings awards: - ID - 1975; The Danish Industrial Design Prize - IG - 1987; The Danish Industrial Graphic Prize - Die Gute Industrieform - 1982; Germany - The Scandinavian Design Prize - 1994; Nomination - iF Product Design Award 1997; Germany - iF Product Design Award 1998; Germany - Red Dot for High Design Quality 1997; Germany distribution: - key words: Service, Stock, Experience and Innovation - long-established network of distributors - covering 36 countries - international project co-ordination literature: - d line catalogue - d line consumer brochure - d line lever handles brochure and leaflet - d line door closer brochure - d line mortice lock brochure - d line bathroom fittings brochure - d line narrow profile brochure - d line maintenance guide - d line stainless steel information sheet - d line project references - d line sanitary panel programme conclusion: - d line is an attractive investment comparing cost/maintenance - d line's classic design is timeless - d line offers all the advantages of stainless steel - d line offers unique fixing solutions For further details regarding d line products, please d line™ international as directly. |
