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TouchClean® Anti-microbial coating goes from strength to strength.

Since the launch of  the high tech nanotechnology anti-microbial coating TouchClean® it has become a best selling product. Now used in many schools, hospitals and other institutions where it is a silent guardian working a 24 hour seven day a week shift to protect people against viruses, bacteria and mould organisms.

TouchClean® is available as a ready applied invisible coating on all Dortrend’s products but can also be applied by spray coating to almost any surface where its photocatalytic action is powered by Ultra Violet frequencies in daylight or artificial light enabling it to destroy bacteria, spores, viruses, mould, odours and pollutants. It avoids the need for chemical cleaning and the by-products are harmless. Once applied it is presents no hazards to people or animals and goes on protecting for many years.

Originally developed by Dortrend as a coating for door furniture making it an ideal component of general anti-microbial programmes in hospitals, care homes, detention centres and other places where vulnerable people are cared for. The coating is also applicable where people congregate, such as buses, trains, nightclubs, cinemas, taxis, canteens and restaurants as well as where anti-microbial control programmes are indicated including, doctors surgeries, dental surgeries, schools and nurseries.

TouchClean® can be used to protect against a broad range of pathogens and is effective against MRSA, SARS, c. difficile, e.coli, as well as the much publicised swine flu. It has recently achieved great results in a coronavirus test which is available on request this was conducted by a UKAS independent test lab and has various proven anti-viral tests.

Testing TouchClean anti-microbial coating

TouchClean has been tested to EN13697:2001 - A stringent testing method for chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. It is a quantitative non porous surface test for the evaluation of bactericidal and/or fungicidal activity of chemical disinfectants used in the food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas.

The test was carried out by applying the product to a metal surface to replicate the actual use and MRSA bacteria were added to this surface for the test. Users should be wary of tests that have been carried out in aqueous environments (adding to bacteria in a body of liquid) as this does not reflect actual conditions in use and are not real world tests.

A copy of the test certificates are available upon request.

Touch clean hardware is a safe cost effective range of anti-viral or anti-bacterial (antimicrobial) range of door handles.

Call 01299 827837 now for more information or download our brochure

This is produced through the process of PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) Titanium Ion Plating which improves the performance of stainless steel by increasing wear, scratch and corrosion resistance making its durability far superior to conventional coating methods such as electroplating or powder-coating.

Below see the wide range of colours we can supply on our Stainless Steel ranges :

Gold                         Brass                   Blue

Gunmetal               Charcoal             Purple

Champagne           Rose Gold           Nickel

Bronze                    Copper                Smoke

Chrome               Stainless  Steel      Rainbow

Benefits of PVD

Reduction of the friction coefficient

Improved corrosion resistance

Clean process

High wear resistance

Attractive aesthetic appearance

These products are manufactured from high quality HE9 aluminium, 316 stainless steel and electrophoretic coated brass especially suitable for pressings, extrusions and diecastings. Most of these items require surface treatment to inhibit corrosion, and whilst a product may remain mechanically sound for a lifetime, its appearance may deteriorate more quickly, mainly due to the conditions of exposure in service. Dust is one of the main reasons for corrosion, either acid or alkaline. Salt in marine atmospheres is also very corrosive. We recommend, therefore, that our products be kept clean by frequent dusting, and an occasional wipe with warm soapy water. This is far more effective than the more drastic treatment with polishes, some of which are very abrasive and can damage the surface.