Espags & Shootbolts

33 Choosing Your Window Locking System 3. Identify the Strikers Required to Suit Your Profile System Identify the number and combination of strikers required, as dictated by the locking system selected and size of window to be manufactured. Mila have strikers to suit all major profile systems - these are listed on the casement striker matrix on pages 66 to 69. 2. Identify The Backset & Cam Height Required 1. Identify the Type of Locking System Required Twin Cam Espagnolette A gearbox operating a drive bar with either twin mushroom cams or a combination of mushroom cams and hook bolts like the ProLinea twin cam on page 52. They provide enhanced security to when compared to standard espagnolettes and faster fabrication when compared to shootbolts. Mushroom Espagnolette A gearbox operating a drive bar with one or more mushroom cams. The mushroom headed cams offer weather sealing and a basic level of security. There are two types of mushroom espagnolettes systems: Standard: espagnolette which operates on profile systems with a eurogroove U-Track: espagnolette which operates on profile systems without a eurogroove Tongue Espagnolettes A gearbox operating a drive bar with two or more tongues. Typically used on top or bottom hung fully reversible windows or timber windows. Shootbolt Espagnolette A central gearbox operating a combination of mushroom cams and steel shootbolt extensions. The shootbolts secure into strikers at the top and bottom of the frame providing enhanced security to PAS24: 2012 (dependant upon profile system). The main type of shootbolt system we sell is ‘croppable’ which enables shootbolt extensions to be cropped to size. Backset Measure the distance from the gearbox faceplate to the centre of the square spindle hole. Backset dimensions will generally be either: 19, 20, 22 or 25mm backset. Cam Height Measure the distance from the faceplate to the top of the mushroom cam. Espags & Shootbolts Order by 5pm // Delivered When You Need It IDENTIFICATION