Consort

Grade 13 Ball Bearing Hinges – Fire rated
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Consort

Consort Architectural Hardware is a UK-based, family-owned leader in certified architectural ironmongery and fire-door hardware solutions. Founded in 1970 in Birmingham, the company has grown from a small warehouse operation into a global brand with offices and supply channels across the UK, Middle East, Asia and beyond.

Core Capabilities & Offerings

A comprehensive range of architectural hardware including: door handles, pull handles, hinges and pivots, locks and cylinders, door controls, panic hardware, and fire-door specific hardware and intumescent seals.

High performance fire-rated solutions designed for fire-door assemblies: for example, fire-rated ball-bearing hinges tested to EN 1634-1 achieving up to 240 minutes on metal doors and 120 minutes on timber doors.

Globally certified: hardware meeting European (BS EN) and American (ANSI/BHMA) standards, with third-party testing by bodies such as Certifire and Warrington Fire.

Bespoke and project-specific capability: custom designs, finishes and sizes to align with bespoke architectural demands, supported by specification-writing and consultancy services.

Why Consort Matters in Passive Fire Protection & Door Hardware
Hardware that does not perform reliably during a fire event—or is not certified correctly—can compromise the integrity of fire doors, enabling fire or smoke spread through opened or failed door assemblies. Consort’s range functions as a key component of passive fire protection strategies by ensuring that door hardware contributes correctly to fire resistance, rather than undermining it. Their fire-rated hinges, intumescent seals, certified handles and door closures help maintain compartmentation and ensure safe evacuation. For example: their fire rated hinges have been tested to EN 1634-1 up to 240 minutes on steel doors.

Applications & Sectors

Large-scale commercial, hospitality and residential developments where fire-door compliance is essential.

Healthcare, education, and high-traffic environments where hardware durability and fire certification go hand-in-hand.

International projects in the Middle East, Africa, India and South East Asia, supported by Consort’s global offices and export capability.

Projects requiring bespoke finishes and hardware matching premium architectural design briefs (e.g., luxury hotels, bespoke interiors).

Brand Promise & Values
Consort commits to engineered reliability, rigorous certification and long-life performance. Their ethos emphasises that architectural hardware must not only look high quality, but must perform—every handle, hinge, latch must meet specified fire, security and durability standards. Their approach is underscored by:

Extensive testing and full traceability of products.

A dedication to supporting specification, with full consultancy services and project support.

Sustainability values: designing hardware for longevity, reducing replacement cycles and waste.