CornellCookson announces the EntryDefender™ Door. The company stated that not only is this product the only American made rolling steel door that meets stringent U.S. Department of State standards for forced entry and ballistic resistance of structural systems [SD-STD-01.01 (Revision G)], but the EntryDefender™ Door also claims a Platinum 2019 ASTORS award for Best Critical Infrastructure Protection Solution.
The EntryDefender Door protects government buildings, pharmacies, cannabis dispensaries, manufacturing facilities, and other sensitive buildings from mob attacks for up to 60 minutes. This allows architects, designers and other specifiers the flexibility to incorporate large openings into designs without compromising security and life safety, stated the company.
Designed to Protect, Manufactured to Last
“The initial goal of EntryDefender™ was to protect U.S. Department of State and military personnel at American embassies around the world,” explained Heather Bender, strategic marketing manager, CornellCookson. “After we were contacted by the State Department, CornellCookson engineers and product specialists worked alongside the government to meet their stringent standards – resulting in a door that has multiple security applications.”
The robust steel curtain features interlocking slats that compress when in the closed position, creating a smooth surface and reducing potential pry points. As an attack persists, the interlocking slats engage and further prevent separation. The reinforced bottom bar and discreet locking system resists lifting force, making the EntryDefender™ nearly impossible to defeat, said the company.
“Buying time is a critical safety component during violent attacks – even a few minutes can be the difference between relief and devastation. During Department of State testing and certification, EntryDefender™ showed no signs of failure after 15 minutes of a violent mob-style attack,” explained Siva Davuluri, vice president of marketing, CornellCookson. “It continued to keep the mob out for 30 minutes, 45 minutes and then hit the maximum test length of 60 minutes – at which point the test was concluded.”
“High-performance rolling doors and grilles are still the preferred option for many applications as they provide standard security features and significant protection against theft attempts,” explained Bender. “The question is, how much protection does your client really need? For any application where there is a significant risk of intent to harm, violent forced entry, or terrorist threats, then EntryDefender™ is the solution.”
EntryDefender™ is available in a wide variety of colors and finishes. This includes more than 180 SpectraShield® powder coating colors and 11 AtmoShield™ textured powder coating colors. It can also be specified in a CycleShield™ high cycle powder coating that offers significant abrasion protection.
EntryDefender™ is now available at CornellCookson dealers throughout the United States. To learn more, click here.
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
