DGS a specialist in the sliding shoe friction hinge market has evolved a variety of stainless steel hinges to cover every aspect of market needs and to fit every domestic PVC-u, aluminium or timber window system.

DGS produce five ranges of friction stay; Elite, Crusader Security, TriStay,
Egress/EasiClean and Trade.

DGS Friction Stays are suitable for use with most profiles and timber. Information regarding the selection of stays will appear here soon. Window security, fire or emergency exit, child safety, easy cleaning and anti-corrosion: all come within their scope. If in doubt, please contact your local DGS Branch.

DGS is a supplier to and is specified by many councils. DGS quality and reliability is recognised everywhere. DGS friction hinges are designed and manufactured under the quality standard ISO 9001:2000. In house testing is routinely carried out on all ranges up to 50,000 cycles (equivalent to 100 years use) and performance is further endorsed by the British Board of Agrement and BSI.

All DGS friction hinges are made to be fitted with the minimum of effort and slotted fixing holes allow for the maximum of adjustment.

All hinges are available in

• Standard 13mm stack height.
• 15mm stack height.
• 17mm stack height.
• Narrow track
• Ferritic or austenitic steel
• Or any combination
• Plus integrated restrictor available on 12" side hung and above
• Tested to BS 6375 Part 2