Mountain Top, PA (May 2019) – CornellCookson, a leader in closure products for commercial, industrial, institutional and retail applications, announces the AlarmGard® Plus Motor. Its latest innovation in life safety and fire protection joins the growing AlarmGard Closing System family of products. The failsafe chassis style motor operator includes a host of standard features such as automatic reopen selectivity, adjustable time delay, tamper-proof cycle counters, an integrated failsafe release device and an internal, variable rate centrifugal governor.
In addition to these standard features, the AlarmGard Plus is equipped with an auxiliary chain hoist and on-board battery back-up. The battery back-up prevents the door from closing for up to 8 hours in the event of a power failure. If the door does close due to an alarm or extended power outage, the operator will automatically reset and re-open the door, saving time, enhancing ownership satisfaction and reducing expense. As with all AlarmGard products, this motor operator may be retrofitted to existing fire doors of various manufactures.
A collection of fire-rated products for every need
AlarmGard Plus joins CornellCookson’s full lineup of fire-rated products. This collection includes hoistway smoke enclosure systems, full-size and counter-size rolling fire doors, and a variety of motors and manual equipment:
SmokeShield™ Elevator – This hoistway closure allows designers to eliminate the International Building Code elevator lobby requirement (IBC 3006) for public elevators by providing a nearly invisible smoke containment. It offers a broad range of surface or under-fascia mounting possibilities and includes custom component finishes to match, enhance or provide contrast with surrounding features.
Rolling Fire Door – Designed for a variety of fire rated openings, Rolling Fire Doors help save property and human lives. Each door system can be activated thermally or electrically to contain the spread of smoke and fire. CornellCookson provides optional materials and finishes, and products can be customized to meet specific fire solutions needs.
Counter Fire Shutter – From schools to concession stands, hospital cafeterias to retail settings, Counter Fire Doors provide safety and security in a compact footprint. All CornellCookson Counter Fire Doors are UL labeled for up to 3 hours for superior separation and protection. They are also custom built to exact opening specifications using compact guides, slats, brackets and hoods for a smooth profile.
AlarmGard Motor – The motor is the standard operator within the AlarmGard system. It safely closes the fire door in response to an alarm signal or during a prolonged power failure. When the alarm is cleared or power is restored, the operator will automatically reset.
AlarmGard Tube Motor – Get the convenience of motor operation in a low-profile design. AlarmGard Tube Motor is concealed within the shaft assembly, making it a unique solution for openings with tight clearances around the coil area or when you need to neatly conceal the operator and drive components without adding a bulky and unsightly motor cover. The AlarmGard tube motor operator can be used on Fire Doors or Counter Fire Shutters. When the alarm is cleared or power is restored, the operator will automatically reset.
AlarmGard Chain or Crank – Designed for use on fire doors, insulated fire doors and counter fire doors, this system automatically closes during building alarms, smoke detector activation or power failure. External releasing devices are not required with this product, eliminating costly wiring, and it can be retrofitted to most manufacturers’ existing fire doors.
FireGard™ Motor – FireGard is recommended for openings that are not in a pedestrian thoroughfare or where connection to a fire alarm system is not required by code. This product is best suited to locations where the installation of activation cables and hardware will not detract from the intended aesthetics of the opening. This motor operator may be retrofitted to existing fire doors of various manufacturers
FireGard Chain or Crank – This combination hand chain and crank unit features a controlled closing system operator that includes a steel chain or removable hand crank. It is available for use on all counter fire doors and fire doors up to 34′ wide or 28′ high. It is important to note that chain or crank operation is not recommended for doors that will be used frequently.
To learn more about AlarmGard® Plus Motor, view the product information sheet here. Click here to learn more about the full lineup of CornellCookson fire-rated and smoke-rated closure solutions.
About CornellCookson
CornellCookson, a division of Clopay Corporation, is a leading rolling door and grille manufacturer with facilities in Goodyear, Arizona and Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. With history reaching back to 1828, CornellCookson product solutions can be found in stadiums, distribution facilities, hospitals, hotels and museums, as well as a variety of other facilities where reliability, security and life safety is vital. CornellCookson products are available through a worldwide network of more than 700 professional dealers. For more information, please visit www.cornellcookson.com
