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SDS door cores are 3-layer cores made of very densely packed timber particles, which are extremely stable and balanced, and have achieved the highest possible ratings for quality, strength and overall performance.

These door cores are tested to DD 171, EN 1192, EN 947, EN 949 and EN 950 standards for:

Vertical load
Static torsion
Soft, hard and heavy body impact
Slamming shut and open
Closure against obstruction
Resistance to jarring and vibration
Abusive force on handles
Operating forces
Cycling – as an indication of anticipated service life

To test the durability, over one million cycles were completed on a 54mm thick door fitted into a softwood frame using standard hardware. After 10 months’ continuous opening and closing, the door assembly showed no sign of fatigue. Tested to BS EN 1191 (with classification according to BS EN 12400).

Judged on how they perform in tests, door assemblies are awarded one of four classifications, ranging from Light, Medium or Heavy to Severe Duty. In independent tests, SDS door cores achieved SEVERE DUTY – the highest grading possible in the British Standard of Mechanical Tests for ‘hinged or pivoted doors’.

Projects.

We are very proud of our 40-year track record of successful collaboration with architects, contractors, NHS Trusts and private hospitals, partnerships which are based on our core tenets: Specialisation, Dedication and Sincerity.

Read from our selection of work to see just how we have helped to make a difference in a range of projects, including healthcare and clinical environments.

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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

The redevelopment at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital required tailored door solutions for one of the largest healthcare infrastructure schemes in the region. SDS supplied over 650 high-spec doorsets, helping the Trust deliver a safe, modern environment across maternity, neonatal, surgical and critical care areas.

Memorial Houston Medical

SDS played a key role in delivering high-end, design-driven doorsets for a luxury private healthcare facility at 169 Fulham Road, London. This project blended architectural vision and practical function, requiring a bespoke, aesthetically pleasing doorset package with specialist finishes.

Children's Day Treatment Centre

We take immense pride in our contribution to the successful completion of the Treatment Centre, specifically, the use of our Dfendoor doorsets, which have not only improved patient flow and wayfinding, but have helped to create a warm and welcoming environment for young patients and their families.

Choose SDS for your next project. Get in touch with our specialist team to find out more about how our UK-designed and manufactured, fully compliant, healthcare doorsets can meet the needs of your project.

Door cores.

SDS door cores are 3-layer cores made of very densely packed timber particles, which are extremely stable and balanced, and have achieved the highest possible ratings for quality, strength and overall performance.

Projects.

Get in touch.

Choose SDS for your next project. Get in touch with our specialist team to find out more about how our UK-designed and manufactured, fully compliant, healthcare doorsets can meet the needs of your project.