Architectural Systems
Architectural Hardware Systems
Hardware is where envelopes fail first. It is the part of the system that moves, cycles, corrodes and carries load.
What it is
Architectural hardware covers the structural fittings, operating gear, fixings and automation that make a façade, door or window assembly work.
Reliance supplies architectural hardware through Kinlong, covering structural, façade, door, window and glass applications.
Where it is used
- —Curtain wall and unitised façades
- —Entrance and access systems
- —Glass balustrades and railings
- —Automated and smart building openings
What it resolves
Hardware determines operating force, cycle life, security, egress behaviour and corrosion resistance.
Mismatched hardware undermines a correctly specified frame and glass package, usually within the first years of service.
Configurations
Architectural hardware systems
Structural fittings, point fixings and connection components.
Door hardware and entrance systems
Closers, locks, patch fittings and full entrance assemblies.
Window hardware and operating systems
Tilt-turn gearing, friction stays, handles and drainage details.
Railing, balustrade and glass accessories
Base shoes, spigots, standoffs and structural glass fixings.
Smart and automatic systems
Automatic doors, motorised openings and integrated control hardware.
Specification considerations
- —Load class and cycle duty relative to actual traffic
- —Corrosion resistance matched to exposure, particularly coastal sites
- —Egress, accessibility and security requirements
- —Compatibility with the frame system and glass thickness
- —Maintenance access and replacement availability over the building's life
Standards and documentation
Cycle testing, load class and corrosion classification are product-specific. Reliance requests the manufacturer's documentation for the exact hardware set proposed for the project.
How Reliance supports supply
- —Hardware selection against duty, exposure and system compatibility
- —Manufacturer documentation review
- —Consolidation with the system package to avoid split shipments
- —Export documentation and delivery coordination