Safer, Healthier Door Hardware

The COVID-19 pandemic has opened the world’s eyes to how interconnected we are and how easily infectious diseases can be spread. It has made every common point of contact become a point of risk. The consequences of this pandemic will be felt for a long time, but the risks associated with touching common surfaces doesn’t have to be one of them.

Door hardware, whether its a door knob or lever, pull handle or exit device, represents one of the most touched surfaces that we come into contact with every day. These surfaces can become contaminated with a variety of microbes that could affect our health. Such contaminated surfaces can spread illness to every person that comes into contact with it afterwards.

A-Line Distributors can help limit the risks associated with these points of contact by supplying hardware that assists with inhibiting the potential for contamination. We offer a wide range of products that feature antimicrobial coatings and materials as well as systems (or components for existing systems) that can eliminate physical contact completely.

Antimicrobial Door Hardware

Antimicrobial door hardware is made with materials or coatings designed to inhibit growth of, or even destroy, microbes that come in contact with its surface. Microbes cover a wide range of microorganisms that may be found throughout our environment. These coatings and materials are effective against bacteria, mold and mildew. As part of an regular cleaning schedule, the use of antimicrobial surfaces can greatly reduce the risk of contamination on high touch surfaces such as door hardware.

Touchless Door Hardware

A touchless system allows an individual entry or exit without the need to touch any door controls at all. This can accomplished with a variety of motion sensing switches combined with automated door opening hardware. Use of proximity card/fob readers can also be utilized for a more secure system. With door controls that can read from 1 inch to 20 feet away, it’s easy to find the right fit for any situation. There are also several options with wireless systems for situations where installing wires is not feasible.

Hands-Free Door Hardware

Hands-free door hardware allows users to pull open a door using some means other than their hands; generally with an arm or wrist. This reduces the risk of contaminating our hands with pathogens by eliminating the skin to surface contact that usually happens when opening a door.