Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Manufacturer of Door Controls in Preston
Established in 1999, Astra Door Controls has redefined precision in door control technology through its UK-based manufacturing facility in Preston. Specialising in concealed door closers, the company combines aesthetic design with rigorous safety compliance, offering solutions for fire doors and architectural projects. Their products undergo extensive testing in a UKAS-accredited laboratory, including batch testing and performance trials exceeding 500,000 cycles. With CE marking to EN1154 standards across Power 1, 2, and 3 variants, the company eliminates the need for intumescent materials on FD30 fire doors while providing verified fire test evidence. A family-owned business, Astra adheres to ISO 9001 quality management standards and collaborates with industry associations like BWF and DHF.Their 3000 Series offers overhead closer adjustability with concealed aesthetics, while the 4000 Series delivers controlled action for fire doors. Clients praise their reliability, ease of installation, and exceptional customer service. The company serves architects, door-set manufacturers, and ironmongers globally through distributors in the UK, Australia, Ireland, China, and the USA. Astra's commitment to innovation ensures compliance with European safety standards while maintaining low opening forces and up to 90% efficiency.
Services
3000 Series
4000 Series
Concealed Door Closers
Fire Door Solutions
Custom Door Controls
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have 25 years of experience in concealed door control technology.
- Our products are manufactured to order in a UK-based facility.
- Our company adheres to ISO 9001 quality management standards.
- We offer CE-marked door closers tested to EN1154 specifications.
- Our components undergo rigorous testing to 500,000 cycles in UKAS-accredited labs.
Associations and certifications
- UKAS
- EN1154
- ISO 9001
What people say
Outstanding reliability
Verified fire test evidence
Exceptional customer service
Ease of installation
Consistent performance
Services
3000 Series Closers
Fully controlled concealed door closers offering overhead closer adjustability with hidden aesthetics. Designed for architectural projects requiring seamless integration while maintaining robust performance standards. Tested to 500,000 cycles in UKAS-accredited labs.
4000 Series Closers
Controlled-action closers specifically engineered for fire doors. Combines three power settings with adjustable speed control in a single unit. Certified for FD30 and FD60 fire resistance compliance across leading manufacturers' door systems.
People
Scott McManus
Production Operative
Skilled in precision manufacturing of concealed door closers, ensuring adherence to ISO 9001 standards and EN1154 specifications at Astra's Preston facility.
Radoslaw Sypytkowski
Production Operative
Experienced in component assembly for CE-marked door controls, maintaining quality assurance through rigorous testing processes in the UKAS-accredited lab.
Marcin Petlnowski
Factory Manager
Oversees manufacturing operations ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards, managing production of CE-marked door closers tested to EN1154 specifications.
John Haslam
Production Supervisor
Supervises quality control processes for concealed door closers, ensuring batch testing and 500,000-cycle performance validation in UKAS-certified procedures.
Audrey Hull
Purchasing Manager
Manages procurement of materials for CE-marked door closers, supporting ISO 9001 compliance and maintaining supply chain efficiency for UK manufacturing.
Questions
What makes Astra door closers unique?
Their concealed design maintains aesthetic appeal while meeting fire safety standards without requiring intumescent materials on FD30 doors.
Are Astra products CE marked?
All Astra door closers are CE marked to EN1154 standards across Power 1, Power 2, and Power 3 variants.
How are products tested?
Components undergo batch testing, AVCP performance trials to 500,000 cycles, and verification in UKAS-accredited laboratories.
Are they suitable for fire doors?
4000 Series closers are certified for FD30 and FD60 fire resistance, providing controlled action for enhanced safety.
Where are they manufactured?
All Astra door closers are designed and manufactured in the UK at their state-of-the-art Preston facility.
What quality standards are followed?
The company maintains ISO 9001 certification and undergoes audits by European Notified Bodies for quality assurance.
