New CodeGUARD 5 meets latest BS 8607 grade 5 standards

UNION has launched CodeGUARD 5, our first push button lock to meet the new BS 8607 grade 5 standards.

The grade 5 standards provide the most stringent level of security and access control for mechanical push button locks to date. Providing an extremely strong level of attack resistance, grade 5 was introduced because of the need for a high-security push button lock, and we are the first manufacturer to answer this need.

Grade 4, which was previously the highest level, can only meet the required standard with the help of an additional integral locking unit. In contrast, a grade 5 device – such as CodeGUARD 5 – delivers a ‘one-stop’ security and access control solution, where the latch and lock are integrated and tested together. This means CodeGUARD 5 offers users an automatic deadlocking unit, whereas a grade 4 product is reliant on key holders to lock a door.

Featuring BSI Kitemark certification, CodeGUARD 5 provides you with a push button lock solution that combines access control and security in a single package, to help protect people, assets and data, while offering the convenience of access control without the need for wiring.

One of CodeGUARD 5’s key features is its 20mm deadlocking latch. This means it will not succumb to the kind of physical attacks that push button locks typically need to withstand, such as a crowbar being placed between a frame and lock to force the door open.

Furthermore, the system is secured through more than 2,000 code combinations. For your complete peace of mind, the unit is also always supplied with a passcode different to the standard factory settings, for enhanced security.

Providing extremely high corrosion resistance, the new CodeGUARD 5 solution is also ideal for perimeter security applications. The system has undergone a salt spray test for 240 hours to demonstrate its capabilities in highly corrosive environments, with its looks and performance unaffected over time.

Suitable for 30- and 60-minute timber fire doors, and 240-minute metal fire doors, CodeGUARD 5 is offered with universal handing and fixings, so the system is easy to order and install. This is all backed by a three-year guarantee, offering the kind of high-quality product assurance you have come to expect from UNION.

Craig Birch, Product Category Manager at UNION, said: “Whatever the application, CodeGUARD 5 delivers unmatched strength and durability. Building on our reputation and heritage, which dates back to 1840, CodeGUARD 5 is the toughest push button lock available, meeting the latest grade 5 standards for BS 8607.

“The solution brings together security and access control, protecting people and assets even under determined and prolonged attack. This is all complemented with a smart and stylish finish, with CodeGUARD 5 featuring an ergonomically-designed handle that would suit any modern environment.

“There is no other mechanical push button lock available that comes close in terms of strength and robustness. As such, CodeGUARD 5 is ready to set a new benchmark for push button locks.”