Hardware range includes coastal grade steel
25th August 2015

MILA is promising ‘Supa’ performance, reliability, strength and corrosion resistance from its new Supa range of stainless steel hardware.

The first products to be released are two sizes of door handle, available in two grades of stainless steel – 304 with 18% chromium and 8% nickel for general applications, and 316 with 16% chromium, 10% nickel and an added 2% molybdenum for coastal regions and areas of high pollution.
The addition of the molybdenum gives the 316 marine grade additional corrosion resistance, particularly when the surface becomes scratched and vulnerable to corrosion in chloride environments. As a result, Mila is recommending 316 stainless steel for any applications within 10 miles of the coast or where pollution levels are high, and is even developing a new app which will enable installers to double check the recommended grade for any property based on its postcode.

Managing Director Richard Gyde said:  “Stainless steel is the latest ‘must have’ amongst hardware buyers because it offers an easy route to corrosion resistance – particularly in arduous locations.  Mila has responded to the demand with the development of this new ‘Supa’ range which we’ve made sure comes with the added reassurance of a 25 year surface finish guarantee.

Mila’s new Supa door handles are available in 220mm and 240mm backplate sizes to suit most UK locking systems with both sprung and unsprung door locks. They come with universal lever/lever or lever/pad options and with a neat clip-on backplate cover for the internal facing handle which conceals the fixings within the handle design.

As well as these door handles, Mila’s Supa range will also include high security handles, letter plates, door knockers and escutcheons enabling fabricators and installers to offer a complete Mila stainless steel package in four suited colours - polished stainless steel, polished gold, smoky chrome and brushed satin stainless steel.

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