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Within the Plasform® range, four popular frame sections are available with radiused edges in a wide choice of finishes, although special sections can also be provided. Sections are produced to suit common standard partition widths of 100, 113, 126 and 144mm, although other widths can be accommodated. Plasform® Mono, Cubith and Barum sections are available in either MDF or hardwood to suit particular requirements. These frames can be wrapped in various materials for a maintenance-free, easily cleaned surface that matches the overall appearance of the doorset. Alternatively frames can be supplied primed for paint or fully polished.

As an alternative to timber frames, Leaderflush Shapland offers the Solo and Split Solo steel frame which can be supplied either powder-coated or in a stainless steel finish.

Pre-prepared holes are incorporated for site fixing, concealed by flush, PVC or steel discs to match the frame finish.

Plasform® Mono One piece section incorporating a unique patented internal rebate which eliminates dirt traps. Single sections can be produced up to 200mm wide with extension pieces for wider partitions. Mono is often supplied for exact opening sizes allowing joints to be sealed with a silicon bead on-site for a flush, architrave-free finish. Architraves can be provided on request to match frame finishes.
Plasform® WR foot pad A PVC foot pad is provided at the base of Plasform® WR frames.
Plasform® Cubith Split frame design with secret fixed, planted stop and radiused integral architraves. The Cubith’s split frame is designed to accommodate varying partition widths simplifying site fixing.
Plasform® Barum Traditional style frame with secret fixed, planted stop and radiused edges. Architraves can be provided on request to match frame finishes and can be secret fixed using a tongue and groove system. Architraves are available on request.
The Barum lining is also used as a double action frame.
Solo A steel frame design which is generally finished powder coated or in brushed stainless steel, particularly suited to industrial applications. Pre-prepared holes are incorporated for site fixing, concealed by flush, steel cover discs to match the frame finish.
Split Solo The Split Solo* is also available for varying partition thicknesses. * Details are available in 'Specifying with Doors and Doorsets'.

Special Sections
A wide range of other frame designs in various materials can be provided to suit X-ray protection, FD90 and FD120 fire ratings, acoustic performance and other specific requirements. Information on these can be found in our Extended Performance Range literature, or particular requirements can be discussed with us.

Plasform transoms

Overpanels and fanlights
Overpanels can be accommodated with or without transoms. Typical postformed transoms are shown below for overpanels or fanlights.

Typical postformed transom/fanlight

Typical postformed transom/overpanel

Seals

Intumescent fire seals are an integral part of the Plasform® design. Additional seals can be added to meet smoke, sound reduction and air leakage requirements specified. Air-leakage test results to BS 476 : 31 : 1 under various pressure differentials are available for air balancing calculations. For fire rated doors, intumescent seals (tested to BS 476 Part 22) are fitted to the postformed edge and door head.

Meeting stiles on door pairs have bladed seals to stop light, as shown below. It is also possible to factory-fit recessed drop seals to meet sound reduction and air control criteria.

Plasform Pivette

The Pivette range is based on a unique design of two-leaf articulated door, developed to minimise door swing area whilst maximising clear opening width. Doors are easy to operate manually, needing only light pressure to move aside and well out of the way. Complete, factory-finished, prehung doorsets are supplied as standard including frames, track and suspension systems, for straightforward installation and reliable operation.

Pivette doorsets are particularly suited to healthcare and other buildings where space is at a premium or accessibility important. Pivette offers cost-effective solutions to a wide range of design problems presented by Part M of the Building Regulations, BS 8300:2001 and The Disability Discrimination Act. Taken in total, these can apply to existing properties as well as new buildings.
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Minimised door swing area maximising clear opening width

Traditional opening arc		Pivette reduced area opening arc