ThomasNet Home   |   Promote Your Business
Home  |   My ThomasNet News®  |   Industry Market Trends  |   Submit Release  |   Advertise  |   About Us May 25, 2012  

Door Performance Tests Reviewed in New Special-Lite Brochure

Print | 
Email |  Comment   Share  

(Archive News Story - Products mentioned in this Archive News Story may or may not be available from the manufacturer.)

Special-Lite Inc.
P.O. Box 6, 88448 C.R. 668
Decatur, MI, 49045
USA



Press release date: August 17, 2007

Special-Lite's new Testing Summary brochure highlights the important performance tests their doors have passed, including their most popular, high-performance Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester (FRP) SL-17 Flush Door.

The tests reviewed cover both industry standard tests conducted by third party laboratories and proprietary tests designed to evaluate real world performance.

Test and certification results reviewed in the third party section of the brochures include:

. 25 million cycle swing test (ANSI A250.4)

. Thermal performance (AAMA 1503-98)

. GREENGUARD Children & Schools Standard(TM)

. Security Classification Grade 40 (ASTM F 476)

The brochure also details two proprietary tests that Special-Lite conducts on their door models. An impact test evaluates how their FRP Flush Doors' lightweight and flexible design helps them stand up to high impact forces even when the door is blocked open. An exposure test confirms their products' fade-resistance and ability to withstand thermal extremes.

The brochure concludes that the best measure of door performance is how they stand the test of time in actual installations. It cites a number of demanding, high-traffic and/or environmentally challenging applications where Special-Lite doors are proving their durability.

For a copy of Special-Lite's Testing Summary brochure, call 1-800-821-6531 or visit www.special-lite.com/techdata/sales.htm

About Special-Lite, Inc.

Based in Decatur, Michigan, Special-Lite manufactures complete entrance systems consisting of flush, monumental, colonial doors, panels and framing for new construction and replacement installations in educational, commercial, institutional, industrial and municipal applications. The company was founded in 1971 and pioneered the use of fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP) material for door skins in the early 1980's, and today is the largest volume producer of FRP doors in the U.S. Special-Lite's entrance products are the first and only to earn GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification®, including the stringent new Children & Schools Standard(TM).

Contacts: Dan Depta Ph: 800-821-6531 Fx: 800-423-7610 Daniel_Depta@special-lite.com

Kris Brown Ph: 616-957-2000 Fx: 616-957-3514 kbrown@alexandermarketing.com
Print | 
Email |  Comment   Share  
Contacts: View detailed contact information.


 

Post a comment about this story

Name:
E-mail:
(your e-mail address will not be posted)
Comment title:
Comment:
To submit comment, enter the security code shown below and press 'Post Comment'.
 



Start Your Free
Subscription to
Industry Market Trends.
 More New Product News from this company:
Acrylic-modified Polyester Door combines look and feel of real wood.
Face Sheet is suited for use on exterior flush doors.
Flush Door Hardware accommodates proximity card readers.
Fire-Rated AMP-Clad Door provides appearance of wood.
More ....
 Other News from this company:
Special-Lite To Market Hurricane-Resistant Door In Coastal States
New 2008 Product Catalog on CD Provides Range of Information on Special-Lite® Entrance Systems
Special-Lite SL-17 FRP Flush Door Passes Severe Performance Test
Special-Lite Announces Availability of AMP Wood Stain Matching Paint Colors
More ....
 Tools for you
Watch Company 
View Company Profile
Company web site
More news from this company
E-Mail Story
Save Story


Home  |  My ThomasNet News®  |  Industry Market Trends  |  Submit Release  |  Advertise  |  Contact News  |  About Us
Brought to you by Thomasnet.com        Browse ThomasNet Directory

Copyright © 2012 Thomas Publishing Company
Terms of Use - Privacy Policy



Error close

Please enter a valid email address