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STERLING PERFORMANCE REPORT   SECURISTYLE LTD Kingsmead Industrial Estate, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. GL51 7RE Tel: (+44) 01242 221200 Fax: (+44) 01242 234034 Website: www.securistyle.co.uk COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL DATE : 18 January 2002  SUMMARY This report helps to demonstrate that the Sterling range is a world leader in the commercial market for heavy duty hinges. The Sterling range has been thoroughly tested to the limits of the hinge specification against various international standards. The results of the tests demonstrate that the Sterling range is a world leader in the commercial market when tested to recognised international standards, giving Securistyle’s customers a wide range of durable, heavy duty hinges. Securistyle’s customers can be confident that they are getting a market proven hinge range which is unrivalled in the market place, with a 10 year guarantee (available on request). Securistyle also have a Sterling Salt Spray Comparison report. This report has photographic evidence of Securistyle’s products in comparison with other products in the market after being exposed to BS7479:1991. The Salt Spray report can be obtained through Securistyles sales department. It may also be possible to give concessions on the windows in excess of the weight or size specification for each hinge, dependant on circumstances of application. In these cases, permission must be gained from Securistyles Technical department prior to manufacture.  CONTENTS Section Description Page Number 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Mechanical Testing 2 3.0 Test Procedure 3 3.1 Operation of Vent 3 3.2 Operating Forces 3 3.3 Release of Jammed Hinge 4 3.4 Release of Jammed Sash 5 3.5 Strength of Restricted Max Opening Stops 5 3.6 Endurance Testing 6 3.7 Weatherseal Gap 7 3.8 Vent Drop 7 3.9 Resistance to accidental loading 8 4.0 Test Results 9 4.1 Sterling Results 9 4.1.1 Test Parameters 9 4.1.2 Sterling Test Conclusions 10 5.0 Conclusions 11 6