Archive for 2026

The Complete Guide to Push and Kick Plates

The Complete Guide to Push and Kick Plates

November 2026

Learn how to specify door kick plates, door push plates and finger plates, including materials, finishes, bespoke sizes, fixing methods and specification advice for commercial buildings.

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When Should You Specify Bespoke Push and Kick Plates?

When Should You Specify Bespoke Push and Kick Plates?

November 2026

Not every project can use standard push and kick plates. Find out when bespoke manufacture makes specification easier and improves the finished result.

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How to Choose the Right Material for Push and Kick Plates

How to Choose the Right Material for Push and Kick Plates

November 2026

Choosing the right push and kick plates starts with selecting the right material. Compare stainless steel, and aluminium.

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Made To Measure Push and Kick Plates Specification

Made To Measure Push and Kick Plates Specification

November 2026

Design and specify custom push and kick plates with bespoke sizes, finishes, engraving and colour matching, manufactured by Cooke Brothers.

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From Sketch To Special Hinge

From Sketch To Special Hinge

October 2026

A recent enquiry for a special cranked continuous hinge is an example of how Cooke Brothers can turn a customer’s initial idea into a finished product.

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Loadmaster Plus Closes In On 1.25 Million Test Cycles

Loadmaster Plus Closes In On 1.25 Million Test Cycles

October 2026

Cooke Brothers long-cycle testing of its Loadmaster Plus hinge completes just under 1.25 million cycles.

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Cooke Brothers Hinges Help Re:Fuel the Adventure

Cooke Brothers Hinges Help Re:Fuel the Adventure

September 2026

Cooke Brothers Hinges Help Re:Fuel the Adventure. Beautifully engineered mini bars from upcycled jerry cans.

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Why Are Continuous Hinges Used in Anti-Barricade Door Systems?

Why Are Continuous Hinges Used in Anti-Barricade Door Systems?

July 2026

Discover why continuous hinges, sometimes known as piano hinges, are widely used in anti-barricade door systems for mental health facilities, secure healthcare and behavioural environments.

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What Is an Anti-Barricade Door System?

What Is an Anti-Barricade Door System?

July 2026

A practical guide to anti-barricade door systems, including how they work, where they are used, reduced-ligature considerations and key specification factors for healthcare and behavioural environments.

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Doors and Hardware in Mental Health, Secure and Behavioural Environments

Doors and Hardware in Mental Health, Secure and Behavioural Environments

July 2026

A practical guide to anti-barricade doors, reduced-ligature hardware and specialist door sets for mental health facilities, SEND schools and secure healthcare environments.

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