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Precision Technology Supplies Ltd, are now holding stock of a wide range of the new ISO specification fasteners in Stainless Steel. The changes are causing some confusion with customer., However PTS have taken great care to ensure they make the changes as smooth as possible. PTS will also continue to hold stocks of the previous Din/ISO versions as customer requirements for these parts continue. If you have a requirement for ISO specfifcation fasteners in Stainless Steel, or are unsure which version you require, give us a call we will be happy to assist.
 
 
 
 
 

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As part of the Railway Upgrade Plan, Platform 1 at Stamford Station in Lincolnshire was recently refurbished.  Careful consideration resulted in the use of Twinfix Multi-Link-Panels Non-Fragile to replace the old curved corrugated roofing of the canopy and the end result is more in keeping with the original age and design of this elegant Grade II listed building.   Passengers and staff are now all benefiting from the high levels of natural light that floods the platform.

Products

• 110 sq.m. of Multi-Link-Panel Non-Fragile rooflights fitted with 6mm clear solid polycarbonate glazing, and including 12 No. in-line Twinfix Access Hatches, all installed at 600 mm centres, and employing 50 mm wide glazing bars to the panel system.

• Pressed aluminium flashing and gutters.
• All aluminium powder coated to RAL 9910 matt.

Product Benefits

• Multi-Link-Panel rooflights are light in weight; factory pre-assembled to minimise installation time and site errors; are quick to fit, minimising station downtime; and are non-fragile to ACR[M]001:2014.
• The solid polycarbonate glazing is transparent like glass, but is only half the weight of glass and is virtually unbreakable.
• Inconspicuous in-line Access Hatches within the Multi-Link-Panels enable roof/gutter maintenance to be undertaken safely from below the glazing.

Client

Network Rail LNE, York

Principal Contractor

Colt Construction Ltd

Sub-Contractor

Orchard Roofing & Building Ltd

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An upgraded version of a Kinedo cubicle from bathroom brand, Saniflo, has been specified not only for housebuilding but by companies in the leisure sector. The Kineprime Glass is an updated version of Kineprime Contract, which has long been a popular model in student accommodation and in council houses and local authority homes. The new model replaces functional plastic internal panels with stylish opaque glass ones and comes complete with a thermostatic valve and handset and hose. This unit is ideal in the smaller bathroom and this is where its appeal lies for manufacturers of holiday accommodation.

MRC Modular in Downham Market is currently installing 150 Kineprime Glass corner units into their new, luxury log cabins which are being despatched to holiday parks throughout the UK, whilst Swansea based manufacturer, The Log Pod, has ordered an initial 120 of the same cubicles – with slider door option – to be fitted across its range of static and mobile pods.

Andy Lancaster of MRC Modular specified the cubicles primarily because of the time-saving aspect. Once his installers had been trained by Saniflo’s technical team he found that units can be fitted and working in just a few hours. The intuitive assembly process, combined with internal panels (as opposed to tile and grout) means that once the cubicle is in it can be connected and working with no need for follow-on trades;

“The Kinedo cubicles not only save us installation time, but because they come with the tray, shower valve, showerhead and handset in the package, we don’t have to separately specify those items. In a timber frame building – where the wood can expand and contract with the weather conditions – we have found that this movement can be detrimental to tiles and grout; causing slippage, cracks in the grout and sometimes leaks. The glass panels eliminate this issue and so are proving to be more suitable for our log cabins. They are also very attractive which is important for customers who can enjoy home comforts whilst on holiday.”

Size is even more important for The Log Pod.  The overall compact dimensions of the pod mean that there is a lot to squeeze into a confined space.  The Kineprime Glass 800×800 model fits unobtrusively in the corner of the pod bathroom, yet provides a spacious showering area.

Edgar Wallace is the company’s Sales Director;

“Demand for our log pods has increased thanks to the popularity in glamping and staycations. We have scaled up production in our new factory and switching to the integrated cubicle is already saving us time. Taking delivery of the whole package – rather than individual elements – is far more efficient for us and they are quicker to install too because there are no tiles or grout. Each cubicle can be fully installed and watertight in an afternoon or less. They also look stunning; we’re very pleased with them.”

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Last summer a family from Rochdale replaced a leaking shower enclosure for a Kinedo Eden shower cubicle from Saniflo. It all started when there was a leak and water came through the ceiling causing damage to the dining room ceiling below the bathroom, and stained the rug. Initial investigation suspected the source of the leak as cracked grout and failed silicone.

However, as the enclosure was removed there was more evidence of damage caused by the leak. The tiles inside the enclosure had moved far more than expected and were very loose. After removing the tiles, it was apparent that the plaster board was very damp and wet rot was suspected on the wooden studs.

When the shower tray and tiles from the enclosure area were removed, the floor beneath the tray and the wall studs were indeed found to be rotten with wet rot spores, which had travelled across four wall studs, causing the wallpaper in the bedroom next door to the bathroom to peel off the wall.

What follows is a step by step guide of how to resolve such a situation by installing a shower cubicle, such as the Kinedo Eden Corner Entry by Saniflo.

1. Repair all damage

All damage must be repaired before preparing the area for a new shower cubicle. Remove and replace rotted timber studs and treat any remaining exposed timber with a wet rot timber treatment.  Patch up any rotten floor timber leaving a rigid and secure base for the installation of the Kinedo Eden Corner Entry shower cubicle, complete with thermostatic shower valve. Rebuild bathroom and repair any damage to adjoining bedrooms, living room below.

2. Install supply pipes

Now install supply pipes for the shower, connect the waste to the shower tray and adjust the legs to ensure the tray sits flat on the new floor.

3. Check for leaks

Pour water down the waste pipe to check for ant potential leaks.

4. Connect shower valve

Connect the shower valve to the glass panel and connect the overhead shower to the shower.

5. Fix back panel

Install the first back panel insitu on the shower tray before fixing the second panel which has the shower fitted.

6. Connect shower panel to pipes

The panel with the shower is then connected to the supply pipes. The shower connection pipes are clearly identified hot and cold. You may have to recommend full bore isolation valves to ensure the best flow to the shower.

7. Test

Flush the shower through to test.

8. Place back panel and sliding doors in position

The back panel is then placed into position and then the sliding doors are placed in position. The shower door connecting blocks are then fitted.

In the case of the Rochdale family, the tiles removed from the enclosure were recycled and replaced only in the areas which are now on show. This would not have been possible had the customer decided to have a replacement enclosure rather than a Kinedo leak free shower cubicle.

The plumber had to return to grout the tiles outside of the cubicle 48 hours after placing them on the wall to ensure the adhesive had dried completely.

However, the shower could still be used as there was no tile adhesive, grout or silicone in the bathing area which needed to dry.

So the next time you have to replace a leaky shower enclosure, recommend a shower cubicle to your customer. Not only will installing a new shower cubicle save them time, hassle and labour costs, they’ll have a new shower up and running in less than a day, and a shower that easy to clean and maintain in the longterm.

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Saniflo – inventor of the macerator and sixty years later still the UK’s number one supplier – continues to ensure that the capital’s prestigious educational establishments and iconic landmarks are able to run smoothly and provide their customers with a wide range of facilities. The City of London University Northampton Square, The Shard, The Walkie Talkie, The Excel Centre, Canary Wharf and Curzon Street have all recently called on Saniflo to solve a plumbing challenge.

At the City of London University Saniflo units have been installed to help create additional science laboratories, accommodation and washroom facilities in a semi-basement on the lower floors of the building, and all without interrupting the daily functioning of the facility.

Working with Aveat Heating of Essex, Saniflo has supplied 12 Sanicubic 2 Pro macerating pumps, several Sanispeed pumps and Sanibest macerators to discharge waste in areas of the University where continuity of service is critical.

The Sanicubic 2 Pro features dual pumps so that in the unlikely event of a pump failure the other kicks in as a back-up whilst a warning alarm sounds highlighting the need for attention. The Sanicubics quietly discharge waste through 50mm discharge pipes that join up to meet the mains drains and are capable of linking a number of WCs plus multiple grey water producing appliances. They can also be connected to Building Management Systems for even greater control.

Sanispeed pumps have been installed in the student kitchen areas to clear waste water and Sanibest macerating units are now operating in the ladies and gents toilets in the labs.

The Shard was created using pioneering engineering methods not previously used in the UK involving top-down methods where foundations are dug while the core is built up. Officially completed and opened in 2012, The Shard – formerly Southwark Towers and home of PwC – is today an architecturally striking vertical building housing multiple and varied occupiers including hotel, education, medical, tourist, residential, retail, restaurant and office facilities. Here, a total of 45 Sanispeed units help to keep prestigious medical facilities of London Bridge Hospital fully functioning.

20 Fenchurch Street – otherwise known as The Walkie Talkie – with its top-floor Sky Garden, which was completed in 2014 and is the sixth tallest building in The City of London. The 34-storey building cost more than £200 million to complete and today features a highly distinctive top-heavy form, which appears to burst upward and outward. This building uses Saniflo macerators and pumps on every floor to ensure it can remain open for business. Sanispeeds are being installed on each of the 25 floors, replacing a competitive unit that was holding too much water and creating bad smell problems. The units are used in kitchenettes, which have a couple of sinks. The project was assessed on-site by Saniflo technical team, who recommended the Sanispeed along with a number of powerful Sanicom pumps, which have the capacity to handle hot water for extended periods of times. The plumbing goes up into the ceiling to the main stack pipe and this connects to mains drains serving the whole building.

ExCeL London first opened in November 2000 and is still growing today with additional facilities being added. The 100-acre site at Royal Victoria Dock is home to many large events including exhibitions and conferences and millions of people visit ExCeL every year. This prestigious venue relies on a number of Saniflo Sanicubics which were installed to provide additional guests toilet facilities as footfall increases.

At Canary Wharf a Sanicom2 and Sanicubic 2 Pro are being installed in new shower rooms and a canteen area to provide staff facilities at the offices of a National newspaper and at Curzon Street Saniwalls are being installed into the bathrooms and en-suites of an apartment block above a restaurant. The building is being renovated but, because of the restaurant, the floor below cannot be excavated for alternative drainage. The only way of pumping waste and water out of the multi-million pound properties is via the proven Saniflo pumps.

Saniflo macerators and pumps are designed to solve the toughest and most complex plumbing situations and with this year’s new product launch – the biggest in the company’s history – no project is too big or small for Saniflo.

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