Global Contact Information for EMKA

This section provides a comprehensive list of EMKA's global offices and agencies, including contact telephone numbers and email addresses. The countries covered span multiple continents, including Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, and Oceania. Notable countries with direct EMKA offices include France, Turkey, Germany, USA, China, and many others. Some countries are served through agencies rather than direct offices, indicated by an asterisk (*).

Product Overview: Complete Multi-Point Locking System

The document describes EMKA's multi-point locking system made primarily from high-quality plastic materials. Key features include:

• Rod Guide Installation: Can be fixed to doors using M6x10 welding studs or carriage bolts.
• Design: The trapezoidal contour of the rod guide and catch ensures precise door closure.
• Symmetry: Locking components are symmetrical, allowing easy hinge side changes.
• Tool-Free Assembly: Rod adapters clip onto rods and flat rod holders without tools.
• Shoe and Locking Plate: The shoe inserts into the rod end, and the locking plate attaches to the inner door frame, enabling locking systems inside the seal.

Material and Performance Characteristics

• The plastic components are corrosion-resistant, non-conductive, and lighter than metal counterparts.
• Cost efficiency: Plastic parts are approximately 30% cheaper than steel versions.
• Strength: Plastic components have about 20% less strength compared to steel but remain suitable for many applications.
• Compatibility: The plastic rod fits all EMKA lift handles and can be combined with various escutcheons and swing handles with rod control.

Technical Specifications and Components

• Components: Catch (Polyamide GF black), Rod guide (Polyamide GF black), Locking plate (Steel zinc-plated), Shoe (Polyamide GF black), Rod adapter (Polyamide GF black).
• Door Height and Number of Components: For door heights ranging from 800 mm to 2,200 mm, the number of catches and rod guides varies between 2 and 4 depending on height.
• Installation: Suitable for use inside or outside the door seal.

Application Examples

The locking system is compatible with various handle types, including unidirectional lifthandles with round cylinders, bi-directional lifthandles with double bits, swinghandles with square rods and rod control, and small escutcheons with double bits and rod control. The system supports 3-point locking inside the seal with specified stroke dimensions.

Summary of Best Practices and Recommendations

• Use the trapezoidal rod guide and catch design to ensure precise door closure.
• Leverage the symmetrical design of components for flexible door hinge configurations.
• Utilize tool-free clip-in rod adapters for efficient assembly and maintenance.
• Consider plastic components for cost savings and corrosion resistance, especially in environments where non-conductivity is beneficial.
• Ensure the number of catches and rod guides corresponds appropriately to door height for optimal locking performance.