Fire Exit Doors

Defender Safeguard

Safeguard is our bestselling, ‘stronger than standard’ doorset, providing superlative performance and protection for every environment.

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The Defender Safeguard is our flagship bespoke steel door system—stronger as standard and fully customisable for any application.

Precision-engineered from 1.5mm galvanised steel with a mineral wool core and internal steel reinforcements, it delivers unmatched durability.

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Door Leaf

• Anti-jemmy flange on the leading edge (square edged option available)

• 1.5mm galvanised steel (upgrades: 2.0mm galvanised or 1.5mm stainless steel, 304/316)

• Weld-free construction prevents premature failure

• Mineral wool core with internal strengtheners (chipboard upgrade for added strength).

Thresholds

• Standard DDA-compliant chamfered profile in 2mm stainless steel

• Options: raised/extended cills, inward-opening profiles with drainage, 4mm ramped design

• Integrated removable thresholds available.

Thermal Performance

Standard U-value: 2.2 W/m²K (upgradeable to 1.4 W/m²K with Thermaguard Technology).

Frames

• 90mm single rebate frame in 2.0mm galvanised steel (stainless option available)

• Custom dimensions and alternative profiles (double rebated, face-fixed, ModuleX integral cloaking and more)

• Bolted corners for strength

• Threaded adjustors for easy installation (16+ fixings). Optional plain fixing plates

• 3mm steel hinge brackets. Insulated frames available.

Seals

Tubular silicone rubber seal bonded into frame for optimal weather, thermal, and acoustic performance.

Acoustic Option

Acoustic-rated option available (requires automatic drop seal).

Key Information

Resources

Defender Safeguard Datasheet pdf (388.6 KB)

Hardware & Finishes

Hardware

• Stainless steel ball bearing hinges (4+ per door, with security dogbolts)

• Upgrade options: concealed bearings, special finishes, fully concealed, heavy-duty continuous hinges

• Extensive hardware range: locks, latches, handles, panic hardware, closers, and stays. Custom hardware integration available.

Vision Panels & Louvres

• Custom-sized vision panels in rectangular, square, or round styles

• Single, double, or triple glazed options with privacy films, blinds, and obscure glass

• Louvres: medium-duty aluminium or heavy-duty steel (150mm to full-door).

Over Panels & Side Panels

Designed to expand openings, these panels integrate seamlessly with Defender Safeguard doorsets

• Removable overpanels/transoms: Ideal for periodic access (e.g. large machinery)

• Glazed panels: Single or double glazed with weathertight wedge-gasket seals

• Louvred panels: Medium-duty aluminium or heavy-duty steel cassettes (optional insect/rodent mesh).