ERA boasts largest range of TS 008 letterplates with new Fab&Fix launches

The introduction of the Heritage Shield and Architectural Shield means that ERA now offers the largest range of TS 008 letterplates available on the market to date.

The inward opening designs join the outward opening Nu Mail Shield TS 008 Letterplate, which are all purposefully designed to prevent access via fishing or reaching. When used with both internal and external letterplate sections, the letterplate designs are independently certified to the TS 008:2022 security standard for doors.

In protection mode, the inside flap of the design is angled to shield against potential intruders attempting to ‘fish’ through the door, protecting the door handle, cylinder and belongings inside the home.

In addition, all TS 008 letterplate designs have been created to meet the latest PAS 24 standard for a compliant door set. All ERA’s TS 008 letterplates have passed the flap cycle test to 20,000 cycles, and also meet the corrosion resistance requirements of BS EN 1670, providing enhanced weather performance that delivers long lasting protection.

Suitable for use on 44mm – 70mm thick timber and composite doors, the letterplates offer clear access for postal items, with an internal flap carefully designed to manoeuvre post into the home, whilst preventing any access to keys with a hook.

Like the Nu Mail Shield TS 008 Letterplate, both new versions have a flap that is restricted to 40° to protect the property within, automatically closing when not in use to prevent damage to interior walls. With a projection of just 34mm, both styles provide a slimline aesthetic to the internal face of the door.

The Heritage Shield, designed in a traditional style, and the Architectural Shield, designed in a contemporary aesthetic, are both fully weather sealed with internal brushes and a rubber gasket for enhanced weather performance. There are no external fixings, preventing the removal of the outer frame from the door.

All TS 008 letterplates in the Fab&Fix range are available in a range of finishes and are supplied separately to suit most interior and exterior door styles. In addition, both internal and external sections can be mixed and matched in any combination.

Sarah Knight, Technical Product Manager at ERA, says: “Fab&Fix hardware is recognised within the industry for the excellent quality, functionality and style it has long delivered. The launch of the Architectural Shield and Heritage Shield means ERA now has the largest range of TS 008 certified letterplates available, once again demonstrating our dedication to providing fabricators with solutions that not only provide end-users with premium, certified performance but also a fantastic choice for visual appeal.”

All ERA TS 008 letterplates are supplied with a 10-year mechanical guarantee from the date the parts are purchased, and the Nu Mail Shield TS 008 Letterplate has received CERTIFIRE accreditation, demonstrating its compatibility with 30-minute and 60-minute timber based doorsets.