VBH Magazin 1/2012

EVERYTHING SIMPLEVBH ends confusion in configuring and ordering"Until now, responsibility for the propercompilation of the comprehensive documentationand technical admissibility ofan escape door system has been withthe processor alone," explains HansNeumeier of VBH, head of the CE-fixsystem platform. "Now VBH offers doormanufacturers the necessary security,for the new brochure exempts themfrom responsibility for the certification ofthe overall function of the selected doorsystem. For the preconfigured escapedoor solution, we take over the guaranteeof system security."The complete solution for escapedoors from VBH includes not only asimplification of selection, orderingand delivery. For the all-inclusive packageall accompanying certificates anddocuments are included as applicationinstructions, test reports as wellas installation and maintenance manualsfor the entire door system. Often, itis just the instructions for the regularmaintenance requirements in mind,which are similar to elevators as wellas escape doors. With the VBH totalsolution, the door manufacturer canalso be on the safe side in this respect.Escape door configurationfor true-to-size ascertainmentpresentedAt the fensterbau/frontale trade showVBH also presented the beta versionof a new configurator for exit doors.As a supplement to the brochure andpersonal advice, the automated solutionwill allow for detailed and accuratedetection of a complete door and allitems such as fittings, gaskets, beltsand ties to match the profile used. Inthe end, the door manufacturer willreceive a full, dimensionally accurateparts list of all items required with pricesand all necessary certificates, testreports and manuals. Through VBH'sown programming, a comprehensivetreatment of all aspects of guaranteeinga door also allows users to savetheir standard designs and call whenthey need it or update it. The solutionoperates independently of the vendorand incorporates all matching fittings,hinges and seals in the selection."While it is still a test version for whichwe seek feedback from our customers,by the middle of the year the configuratorwill be available for all users," saidThomas Erhardt, Marketing Directorof VBH. "We are also currently in theprocess of developing several configuratorsfor solving other challengingproblems. The escape door configuratorwill only be the first in a series."The programming of the configurators,as well as the CE-fix system platformincluded in the expert mode, is alreadydesigned for smartphones and tabletPCs, so that the applications can alsobe quickly and easily installed duringmobile customer consultations or onthe job site.Magazin 01/2012 VBH17