Which Radiator Guard Design Is Right for Your Environment?

Specifying a radiator guard isn’t a one-size-fits-all task. The needs of a secure mental health unit are vastly different from those of a general hospital ward, classroom or office. That’s why Contour Heating offers a range of radiator guard models each designed with specific environments, safety levels, and budgets in mind.

Whether you're responsible for patient care, student safety, infection control, or estates management, choosing the right guard design from the start can save you time, cost, and risk down the line.

Let’s explore the four core models in Contour’s range and help you determine which radiator guard is best suited for your project.

DeepClean Extra – Anti-Ligature Access and Cleaning in High-Risk Settings

The DeepClean Extra is Contour’s trusted anti-ligature model, designed for secure mental health environments and other high-risk areas where controlled access and tamper resistance are key.

Its full frame design, IP3X-rated punched grilles, and patented drop-down door make it ideal for routine cleaning and maintenance while helping reduce the risk of ligature attachment. The Secure compression cam lock adds another layer of protection, allowing only authorised access.

This model is commonly used in:

• Adult and adolescent mental health wards
• CAMHS and PICU units
• Secure care and supported living settings
• High-dependency or at-risk areas within hospitals

Looking for Even More Strength and Security?

The DeepClean Extra+ offers enhanced protection, with:

• 2mm thick zintec or magnelis steel
• A strengthening strut built-in as standard
• Pintorx fixings for added tamper resistance
• The same trusted full-frame, anti-ligature design

It’s the most robust radiator guard in the Contour range, and the preferred choice for custodial settings, 136 suites, and environments where durability and safety are paramount.

DeepClean – A Hygiene-Focused Model for Healthcare

Where hygiene and maintenance access are critical, the DeepClean model is the smart choice.

It retains the easy-clean drop-down door design of the Extra model, making it highly practical for hospital wards, GP surgeries, care homes, and schools. Staff can clean inside and behind the guard without needing the estates team to remove the unit, saving significant time and resource.

The DeepClean includes PinHex locks for controlled access, and it can be specified with various grille and TRV cut-out options to suit your environment.

It’s a practical, durable, and easy-to-maintain choice for:

• General and acute hospital wards
• Clinics and GP surgeries
• Schools
• Corridors and waiting areas

Covora – A Reliable, Cost-effective Guard for Low-tampering Areas

If you’re working to a tighter budget or fitting guards in areas with a lower risk of damage or tampering, Covora strikes the right balance between quality and value.

This model doesn’t include a drop-down door or anti-ligature enhancements, but it’s still built to Contour’s high standards, with a durable 3-point fixing system for a secure installation. The guard is fixed externally at the sides and with an internal joggle bracket, providing added strength and stability for everyday use.

Although not suited to high-risk settings, Covora performs exceptionally well in environments where users are not expected to interact with or tamper with the guard.

Best suited for:

• Care homes
• Schools
• Nurseries
• GP surgeries (non-clinical)

This model offers long-lasting performance without the added cost of advanced security or cleaning features, making it a smart choice for lower-risk projects.

Covora Lite – Complete LST Solution for Budget-conscious Projects

The Covora Lite is Contour’s most economical radiator guard solution, designed for environments where the risk of tampering is low, bespoke sizes are not required and budget is a key consideration. Unlike other models, Covora Lite is only available as a complete LST package, including the radiator, TRV, and guard.

It offers a fixed solution to deliver safe surface temperatures and help reduce the risk of burns. While it doesn’t include anti-ligature features or a drop-down access panel, it’s built to the same high standards of durability and finish as the rest of the Contour range.

Covora Lite is ideal for:

• Care homes
• Schools
• Nurseries
• GP surgeries (non-clinical)

If you’re seeking a cost-effective, compliant way to install safe LST heating in lower-risk settings, Covora Lite offers simplicity, consistency and long-term value.

Choosing the Right Model

When deciding which radiator guard to specify, ask:

• Is the area ligature-risk or non-ligature-risk?
• Does the site require easy cleaning access?
• Is the guard likely to be tampered with or kicked?
• What’s the available budget per unit?
• Will this be in a wet or dry environment?

Contour’s expert team can guide you through the specification process and recommend the most appropriate model to suit your building, service users, and compliance needs.

Not Sure which Radiator Guard Model is Best for Your Setting?

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