Hackwood Primary School: Modular Design Meets Safety with Alumini Finger Guards
Discover innovative Alumini Finger Guards enhanced safety and accessibility at Hackwood Primary School’s state-of-the-art facility.
Hackwood Primary School in Derbyshire represents a £5 million investment in a new housing estate project.
Designed as a single-storey modular school, it features six classrooms, a large gym hall, and a 26-place nursery, with future expansion in mind.
Safehinge Primera collaborated with FR Scott to supply Alumini Finger Guards, ensuring safety and accessibility without compromising the school’s sleek, modern design. This solution eliminated finger-trapping risks while supporting the practical needs of a busy educational environment.
Client: FR Scott, working with Morgan Sindall
Project type: Modular build
Architect: Lungfish
Products supplied:
- Alumini Finger Guards
The Challenge
Hackwood Primary School is a contemporary facility designed to serve the growing community of a new housing estate. With a modern modular build spanning 14,000 sq ft, the school includes spacious classrooms, a bright gym hall, and a nursery, creating an inviting and adaptable learning environment.
Safety and accessibility were central considerations when designing the school. FR Scott, a long-term partner of Safehinge Primera, selected our Alumini Finger Guards to meet these requirements.
FR Scott and the project team faced several challenges:
Safety Risks: Finger-trapping incidents posed a significant concern, particularly in high-traffic areas like classrooms and gym hall doors.
Accessibility Needs: The design needed to support unrestricted access, particularly for wheelchair users, while maintaining a seamless aesthetic.
Durability Requirements: The finger guards needed to withstand daily use in a primary school and avoid frequent repairs or replacements.
Future-Proofing: As a modular facility, the school required safety solutions that could adapt to potential expansions.
The Solution
Safehinge Primera provided Finger-Ejecting Guards (Alumini) to address Hackwood Primary School’s safety and accessibility needs. Designed for existing hinged doors, the Alumini guard combines innovative engineering with robust durability, offering a high-quality solution for safety in schools.
Key features included:
Patented Finger-Ejection System: The semi-circular aluminium body, combined with tear-resistant fabric, actively ejects fingers that stray into the hinge gap, ensuring superior safety.
Enhanced Accessibility: The unique design supports a maximum door opening angle of 180°, while maintaining the door’s original opening force thanks to low-force springs. This makes Alumini ideal for high-traffic areas such as gym halls and accessible doors in classrooms.
Durable Build: The tough aluminium construction withstands daily knocks and bumps, ensuring a high-quality, long-lasting solution for a busy school environment.
Trusted by Local Authorities: As the market leader in door safety solutions, Safehinge Primera collaborates with over 80% of Local Education Authorities to provide durable, reliable finger guards that meet modern schools’ practical and aesthetic needs.
The Alumini finger guards are a trusted choice for creating safer, more accessible environments that meet the highest safety and design standards.
Impact
The installation of Alumini Finger Guards delivered tangible benefits:
Increased Safety: Finger-trapping risks were significantly reduced, providing peace of mind for staff, students, and parents.
Improved Accessibility: Wider door openings ensured unrestricted access, supporting an inclusive learning environment.
Positive Feedback: The school’s stakeholders praised the guards for their “practicality, safety, and ability to blend seamlessly with the building’s design”.
Let’s Build Safer Schools Together
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