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6 • DECEMBER 2011 • WORLD FENCE NEWS The SureClose® hinge gate closer was designed to replace conventional hinges, closers and header arrange- ments through its unique design that hides the closer hydraulics inside the fence post, according to the manufac- turer, D&D Technologies. The revolu- SureClose provides more efficient, attractive alternative to conventional hinges and closers tionary all-in-one closer and hinge provides greater strength and perform- ance compared to traditional closers and hinges, with an installed cost at or below current options. Additionally, SureClose delivers consistent superior performance due to its two thrust bear- ings, the company said. "The stylishly designed Sure- Close uses high strength alu- minum with stain- less steel components which are corro- sion resistant, and a workhorse test- ing to 500,000 cy- cles with a 1,500 pound point load capacity, self-closing gates up to 260 pounds," noted Jim Paterson, D&D's Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "SureClose comes in three basic mod- els, with mounting brackets that cover almost any square post application, in- cluding steel or aluminum, flush P.V.C. PROFILES • SECTIONS • CAPS Lowest Prices • Highest Quality Easy Credit Terms Save more and learn to fabricate! We will teach you how! UVX Universal Vinyl Extruders, Inc. 631-643-1786 www.uvxextruders.com NEW CONVENIENT PICK UP POINT IN MARYLAND mounted or center mounted, fastened or welded, with adjustable self-closing speed. Models are also available that feature a final snap action for over- coming electric or coded locks found in many security applications and a non-self-closing version designed for large estate gates," he said. "In addition to all the amazing features Sure- Close offers, its innovative design saves you money and time. With the all-in-one closer and hinge unit, there's no longer a need to install headers for gate closers or buy sepa- rate hinge and closer units," said Pa- terson. "How does that help you? You're in and finished quicker, with less labor and fewer components to in- stall." Paterson said that customers will like SureClose because there's no ex- ternal closer. SureClose has the small- est footprint of any closer on the market, so customers will appreciate the beauty of the fence without the dis- traction of the old-fashioned closers. Plus, SureClose provides a secure, tamper-resistant design unlike other closers, and there are no pinch points. "Replacing leaking hydraulic fluid is one of the biggest complaints in the field when it comes to closers, and was definitely a point that we corrected with SureClose," said Paterson. "With SureClose, you never add fluid, so you can avoid constant serv- icing or replacement. Unlike other closers that may blow a seal if forced closed and start leaking fluid, Sure- Close's precision engineering elimi- nates this concern. With SureClose you won't be returning to the jobsite Mark your calendars for 2012 NDPA drowning prevention symposium The National Drowning Pre- vention Alliance (NDPA) has sched- uled its 2012 National Drowning Prevention Symposium for Wednes- day, March 07, 2012 through Satur- day, March 10, 2012. The location will be the Hyatt Mission Bay San Diego, 1441 Quivera Road, San Diego, California. For event details or to register, contact NDPA meeting planner Karen Farrington, CMP, at Karen@suncoastmeetings.com or by phone at 813-852-1977. SureClose is designed to replace con- ventional hing arrang es, c l that hides the c e f nce post. (D&D T ements, thr l oser oser h e y c ough its unique design draulics inside the s and header hnologies photo) contin ued on pa g e 53