Defender Window Hinge Range

Defender Egress designed for emergency exit with the benefit of easy clean facility.

Features

• 16" hinge opens to a full 90° for emergency exit 
• Self-lubricating PTFE based coating on the end cap to provide a smooth closing 
• Composite slider with stainless steel release lever mechanism allows cleaning access from the inside of the building
• Automatically resets to the fire escape mode when the window is closed 
• Die cast support plate in the bottom slider ensures consistent performance 
• Available in 12" or 16" for side hung windows 
• Drilling jigs for all sizes are available to order
• Screw fixing in the centre of the track to reduce vent drop 
• Compliant with Building regulations approved document B1
• Casement to provide an unobstructed area that is at least 0.33m² with minimum size of 450mm in any one direction 
• Minimum clear opening of 450mm x 734mm at maximum sill height of 1.1m 

Specification 

• 10 or 12 year Mechanical Guarantee* 
• BS 5588-1 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings
• BS 8213-1 Design for safety in use and during the cleaning of windows 
• Endurance tested to 30,000 cycles 
• Corrosion tested to a minimum of 96 hours
• BBA certification 
• Secured by Design approved 

* 10-year Mechanical Guarantee for Standard Ferritic and 12-year Mechanical Guarantee for Austenitic Stainless Steel

Included within the Yale Lifetime Security Guarantee*

*Terms and conditions apply

A heavy duty friction hinge 

Features

• Ability to carry a load of up to 50kg top-hung and 40kg side-hung
• Asymmetric location system for reliable and accurate closure 
• Slot-hole-slot vent fixing configuration for ease of adjustment and guaranteed fixing into reinforcement on PVC window frames
• Improved weather sealing and draught proofing performance from asymmetrical vent arm form
• Enclosed end cap to prevent ingress of debris and provide increased cavity tolerance 
• Adjustable fricton cam in slider
• Available in a highline variant for deeper profiles with cavities between 16mm and 18mm 
• Top hung variant avaliable in ferritic and austenitic stainless steel* 
• Side hung variant available in austenitic stainless steel as standard* 

Specification 

• 10 or 12 year Mechanical Guarantee** 
• Endurance tested to 30,000 cycles 
• Corrosion tested to minimum of 96 hours 
• BBA certification 
• Secured by Design approved 

*Standard ferritic (was 430) to BS EN 10088-2 Grade 1.4016 or Austenitic (was 304) stainless steel to BS EN 10088-2 Grade 1.4301 for enhanced corrosion resistance 

** 10-year Mechanical Guarantee for standard ferritic and 12-year Mechanical Guarantee for austenitic stainless steel 

Included within the Yale Lifetime Security Guarantee*

*Terms and conditions apply

A friction hinge designed specifically for resident safety. 

Features

• Improved weather sealing and draught proofing performance from extended enclosed end cap and asymmetrical vent arm form when tested to BS 6375-1
• Unique robust cam friction device eliminates any risk of friction screw misuse 
• Built-in quick release lever allows the window to be fully opened for easy cleaning and total ventilation 
• Asymmetric location system for reliable and accurate closure 
• Restrictor automatically relocates and resets when the window is closed 
• Slot-hole-slot vent fixing configuration for ease of adjustment and guaranteed fixing into reinforcement on PVC-u window frames
• Available as highline variants from profiles with cavities between 16mm and 18mm 
• Available in ferritic 430* as standard and austenitic 304* stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance 

Specification 

• 10 or 12 year Mechanical Guarantee** 
• Endurance tested to 30,000 cycles 
• Corrosion tested to a minimum of 96 hours 
• Secured by Design approved 
• BBA certification 
• Compliant with BS 6375-2 and EN 12126-5 

*Standard ferritic (was 430) to BS EN 10088-2 Grade 1.4016 or Austenitic (was 304) stainless steel to BS EN 10088-2 Grade 1.4301 for enhanced corrosion resistance 

** 10-year Mechanical Guarantee for Standard Ferritic and 12-year Mechanical Guarantee for Austenitic Stainless Steel

Included within the Yale Lifetime Security Guarantee*

*Terms and conditions apply

Features:

• Improved weather sealing and draught proofing performance from extended enclosed end cap and asymmetrical vent arm form to BS 6375-1
• Lipped slider for enhanced smooth operation 
• Easy friction adjustment without metal to metal contact 
• Unique robust cam friction device eliminates the risk of screw misuse
• Ability to carry a load of up to 50kg top-hung and 40kg side-hung
• Asymmetric location system for reliable and accurate closure 
• Enclosed end cap to prevent ingress of debris and provide increased cavity tolerance
• Slot-hole-slot format allowing for easier vent adjustment
• Highline variants available for deeper profiles with cavities between 16mm and 18mm
• Available in ferritic 430* as standard or austenitic 304* stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance
• Restricted variant available 

Specification: 

• 10 or 12 year Mechanical Guarantee**
• Endurance tested to 30,000 cycles 
• Corrosion tested to a minimum of 96 hours 
• Secured by Design approved 
• BBA Certification 

* Standard ferritic (was 430) to BS EN 10088-2 Grade 1.4016 or Austenitic (was 304) stainless steel to BS EN 10088-2 Grade 1.4301 for enhanced corrosion resistance 

** 10-year Mechanical Guarantee for Standard Ferritic and 12-year Mechanical Guarantee for Austenitic Stainless Steel 

Included within the Yale Lifetime Security Guarantee*

*Terms and conditions apply