The answer to what makes Trellidor a certified brand in home security is that the company has gone to great lengths to get its products independently tested and certified. Trellidor barriers have been successfully tested and we have the certificates to prove it. No other security barrier manufacturer in the country has done this. We explain the reasoning behind going this route for our customers.
With no independent testing organization in South Africa, it is hard to tell whether or not you are purchasing security barriers with strength you can trust to keep you safe. Fortunately, there are respected certification companies overseas that put these products through rigorous tests and rate them according to performance. Trellidor products have undergone this testing with success over many years.
Verified Quality and Reliability
Many home security barriers look similar, sliding security gates for doors and windows in particular. So why would a company go to all the trouble of submitting products for certification? In fact, they are not the same even though they may look it. There are enormous differences in how strong these protective barriers are when attacked by intruders.
Successful testing provides proof that a Trellidor barrier for windows or doors can do the job it was designed for. That job is to keep people and possessions safe at home or work, not just provide a visual deterrent to intruders. Customers don’t have to just take the sales consultant’s word for it – Trellidor is an internationally certified brand.
The certification process is expensive and time consuming for a manufacturing company. But it is well worth it for customers’ peace of mind. Before being sent for testing, security barriers have to be designed and manufactured to comply with exacting standards. Then they’re subjected to an expert testing panel that attempts to destroy the barrier.
If a security barrier passes all the tests and achieves a certification rating, customers can be reassured that they’re purchasing quality and reliability. This is invaluable information when you’re choosing a security barrier supplier. It confirms that the barriers you choose are capable of protecting you in a crisis.
Trellidor is the only manufacturer in South Africa to have its security barriers evaluated for strength under attack by an independent body. London-based BRE Global Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) performs the testing procedures. BRE is an independent, third-party certification body that sets standards for security products, amongst others.
Find out more about BRE testing here
Compliance with International Standards
Certified security barriers are designed to meet a particular market’s need for product strength, ease of operation, and workable locking systems. They are usually engineered to meet the strength and safety standards dictated by commercial clients, not randomly designed, and submitted for testing.
Certified Trellidor products have been developed and specified for high security risk locations. These range from transport hubs to embassies to well-known international retail chain stores. Most of us don’t need these super strength security gates to protect us within our homes. Where we benefit is that the
The spin-off for households is that if a company cares enough about people’s safety to spend a sizable amount of revenue on achieving these international ratings, then it is more than likely going to care about families too. Trellidor has a wide range of security barriers, all of which are manufactured to the same high standard as the certified products.
Enhanced Safety
For most people, certification is a way of verifying how dependable a security barrier is when it is attacked. The testing process shows whether the barrier is able to withstand threats like forced entry and high impact blows using different tools. The aim is to see if the barrier performs as advertised.
Of course, no security barrier is completely impenetrable. If criminals have plenty of time, the right tools, and enough determination, they could potentially get through anything. The trick to keeping them out of your home is to install barriers that have the strength to stand up to an attack as long as possible.
Trellidor window and door barriers are all designed and manufactured using the lessons learned from the LPCB testing procedures. They are strength tested in-house using similar methods to make sure they buy you enough time during an intrusion to get help or escape.
Durability and Longevity
A certified brand manufactures products that can tolerate poor environmental conditions and remain effective. This is true of all Trellidor security barriers, whether they are certified or not. Each security barrier is taken through a process that results in a smooth surface that is resistant to weathering.
The manufacturing process includes:
- An anti-corrosion treatment before powder coating.
- A world-class, UV-resistant powder coating.
To maintain the excellent product service, customers need to clean their barriers on a regular basis according to manufacturer’s instructions. It is quick and easy to do and will ensure the security barrier works smoothly for many years of service.
Trellidor franchises around South Africa have plenty of stories of security gates that have stood the test of time. Installations done over 40 years ago are still going strong, with the only repairs necessary being a lock upgrade to a more modern version.
The Certified Trellidor Product Range
As mentioned above, LPCB certification confirms the security product’s level of strength under attack. There are five levels of LPCB rating, with 1 being the lowest. Trellidor has three sliding security gates with this highly regarded certification, all with different ratings suitable for their purpose.
The certified Trellidor sliding security gates are:
- Trellidor Plus-T900 security grille (certified to Level 1).
- Trellidor Trojan II-T1000 security grille (certified to Level 2).
- Trellidor Trojan 3 EMESC T3000 security grille, certified to Level 3, the highest level achieved by sliding security grilles anywhere in the world.
All these barriers are designed for industry and commerce. In general, most households do not need this type of security barrier to keep them safe at home. There are several Traditional Trellidor Retractable Security models that are perfect for South African homes. For over four decades they have done an excellent job of keeping people and possessions safe inside homes.
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To conclude, Trellidor is a certified brand in home security because it has had a range of products certified by a respected international testing organisation. Certification provides the assurance that the home security barriers they purchase are effective, dependable, and safe. This makes them a worthwhile investment for protecting property and occupants.
