Planet finger protection
Pinching injuries on doors are among the most common accidents in preschools, schools and public buildings. Professional finger protection prevents children and adults from pinching their hands between the door leaf and frame – especially at the dangerous secondary closing edge.
Planet finger protection from ASSA ABLOY (Schweiz) AG offers a certified solution for this. The products are quick to install, maintenance-free and suitable for almost all types of doors - both in new buildings and for retrofitting.
Pinching injuries on doors: where accidents happen
In hectic situations or thoughtless moments, doors can become a dangerous trap when closed, especially for children: Pinch points occur on the secondary closing edge between the door leaf and frame. They can cause painful pinching injuries.
The critical areas:
- Non-hinge side (secondary closing edge): greatest danger due to narrowing gap
- Hinge side (secondary closing edge): pinch point between the door hinge and frame
- Main closing edge: additional risk without a door stop
Finger protection in accordance with EN 16005 is required for automatic doors in most European countries. In Germany, the obligation in accordance with DGUV Regulation 82 also applies to all doors in daycare centres. In Switzerland, the Advisory Board for Accident Prevention (BFU) recommends securing pinch points, especially in preschools and daycare centres as well as primary schools.
What is finger protection for doors?
Finger protection or finger pinch protection is a safety device that prevents hands from getting pinched between the door leaf and frame. The system consists of protective rollers for the non-hinge side, cover profiles for the hinge side and a door stopper on the main closing edge. Together, these components cover all pinch points and in particular protect children’s hands from pinching injuries.
Planet finger protection from ASSA ABLOY combines these components in a certified complete solution that meets European security standards and can be easily integrated into existing doors - without complex conversions.
Overview of the advantages of Planet finger protection
Planet finger protection combines quick installation, maintenance-free and flexible application options for daycare centres, schools and public buildings.
Your advantages:
- Quick assembly: Mounting and removal system enables installation by one person
- Maintenance-free and easy to clean: washable roller blinds for easy cleaning
- For new construction and retrofitting: Can also be installed during operation
- Pinch protection for daycare centres: Meets BFU and DGUV recommendations for daycare centres
- Versatile application: for wooden, aluminium, plastic and glass doors
- Certified quality: MPA monitored, European safety standards
Planet finger protection components in detail
The Planet finger protection system offers three coordinated components for all types of doors - from wood to glass and for interior and exterior areas.
Roller protectors
Roller protectors close the large gap on the non-hinge side.
Cover profiles
Cover profiles close the gap on the secondary closing edge on the hinge side.
Door stoppers
The door stopper protects against pinching injuries on the main closing edge.
For all common door materials and types
Door material:
- Wooden doors
- Aluminium doors
- Plastic doors
- Glass doors
Door types:
- Automatic doors
- Fire protection doors
- Side hung doors
Planet finger protection for glass doors: safety with transparency
In modern architecture, glass is increasingly used as a building material in care facilities. The Planet finger protection for glass doors combines security with modern elegance and consistently enables the proven protection functions.
Special features for glass doors:
- Quick installation thanks to the clip system – profiles can be removed and installed in seconds
- Modular adapter profile for subsequent adjustment of cloth tension
- Available in trendy colours (including black)
- Standard-compliant protection function guaranteed
The perfect complement: Planet drop-down seals
Planet drop-down seals are the ideal solution for barrier-free doors without thresholds. They automatically close the gap between the door and the floor and at the same time improve sound insulation - ideal in combination with Planet finger protection for daycare centres and schools.
Blog posts about Planet finger protection
Finger protection in preschools
How preschools and daycare centres combine supervision, escape route security and injury protection with the right door technology – and which legal requirements apply.
Fewer accidents in everyday school life
Over 12,000 accidents per year in Swiss schools: In an interview, a BFU officer and school caretaker explains how injuries can be avoided through targeted prevention measures.
Safety in the school building
In the second part of the interview, Jürg Dreier reports on modern security technology, finger protection on doors and the planned modernisation of the locking systems in his school.
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