In prisons, safer cells, and other secure environments, heating is never just about comfort. Radiators must deliver reliable warmth while also addressing three critical challenges: security, hygiene, and durability.
The DeepClean Extra+ anti-ligature radiator, the first of its kind to achieve MoJ approval for safer cells, was designed to strike this balance. Each material, coating, and feature has been carefully engineered to meet the demanding needs of custodial facilities.
Security: Built to Withstand Tampering
Security comes first in custodial environments. Radiators must not create ligature points or opportunities for tampering. The DeepClean Extra+ achieves this through:
- 2mm Zintec or Magnelis steel construction for exceptional strength.
- Internal strengthening strut to provide additional resistance against bending and distortion.
- Sloping top design to deter climbing or concealment.
- Contour Secure cam locks combined with Pin Torx screws across front, side, and top to help deter tamper-resistance.
- IP3X compliant ventilation grilles designed to limit opportunities for insertion of objects.
These features were all tested during the MoJ’s destruction trials, confirming that the product could adequately withstand force and tampering in a prison cell.
Hygiene: Infection Control Without Compromise
Hygiene is another major consideration in custodial estates. Radiators can harbour dust and bacteria if not designed with infection control in mind. The DeepClean Extra+ addresses this with:
- Patented full-height access door for thorough cleaning access.
- Flush-fitting surfaces and rounded corners to reduce dirt traps.
- BioCote® anti-microbial protection embedded into the coating as standard in RAL 9003 white (other colours available at extra cost).
By incorporating hygiene into the design, the radiator supports safer custodial environments without compromising security.
Durability: Performance that Lasts
Custodial environments demand products that last. Radiators face constant wear and tear, and estates teams need confidence that solutions will remain secure and functional. The DeepClean Extra+ is designed to endure thanks to:
- Heavy gauge 2mm steel for resilience.
- Powder-coated finishes (PPC RAL 9003 white or alternative RAL colours) for protection against chips and corrosion.
- Magnelis coating option, offering superior corrosion resistance in wet or humid conditions.
- Secure internal fixings, concealed and protected to reduce maintenance issues.
This durability is designed to deliver long-term performance and contribute to lower lifecycle costs, critical for public sector budgets.
Why Balance Matters
Security, hygiene, and durability can’t be treated in isolation. In safer cells, for example, products must be secure enough to resist tampering, but also accessible enough to be cleaned thoroughly. The DeepClean Extra+ shows how careful design and material choice can bring these priorities together into one approved solution.
(Approved for safer cells up to 1200mm x 960mm x 260mm. Larger units are available but must be signed off at local level.)
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