TIMco has become a supplier for the Fantom Doorstop in the UK, described as the world’s first fully concealed, flush finish and trip hazard free door stop.
The flagship product from the Fantom Hardware range was invented in order to solve two problems; to reduce trip hazards and improve aesthetics. Unlike conventional door stops today, the Fantom Doorstop poses no trip hazard due to its design. The doorstop reportedly uses a rare earth magnet to activate a pin that is recessed into the floor to stop the door and hold it in place.
The magnet is said to be so powerful that even fast-swinging doors can be stopped in their tracks. When the door is open in a controlled manner, the Fantom Doorstop will also act as a door hold open device, making it ideal for preventing doors from slamming.
The second problem to tackle was said to be creating a concealed finish for the hold open device. With the striker plate fitted underneath the door, there is no hardware on display and all moving parts are hidden underneath the door. This concealed design is also a convenient solution for rooms featuring an unusual layout where it isn’t feasible to use an alternative doorstop which requires mounting onto either the wall or the door.
The Fantom Doorstop can be fitted to all floor surfaces including wooden floors, tiles, polished concrete and carpet. The product is available in six different finishes: Clear, White, Black, Chrome, Brass and Brushed Alloy, and all finishes come with a stainless steel striker plate.
Fantom will be available to purchase from April 2019 and will sit amongst TIMco’s existing VETO Security Solutions range as well as featuring in the dedicated New Product Spring Catalogue.
