tradefit

tradefit: rated and compliant door hardware for the trade

tradefit is a British supplier of door hardware and ironmongery operating with direct sales to the trade. Its catalogue includes thousands of specialised products, with stock available for fast delivery and competitive prices compared to the usual market. The company targets installers, contractors and construction professionals who need compliant and documented solutions for door projects.

Classification by grade of use and environment

tradefit's range is organised into four grades that respond to the type of use, the environment and fire door requirements. Each grade groups components with specific technical specifications:

• Grade 1 - Light Duty (Domestic, non-fire): good value-for-money handles and hardware for interior doors in homes and flats, without fire rating and with occupancy below ten people. Door closers are not required.
• Grade 2 - Medium Duty (Domestic and private offices): for interior fire-rated doors in homes and small offices, with low daily traffic. Standards include fire EN1634-1, hinges EN1935 G7/G11, locks EN12209 and closers EN1154.
• Grade 3 - Heavy Duty (Commercial, up to 40 occupants): the most specified grade, designed for offices, HMOs, hotels and commercial doors with up to 40 daily users. Standards include fire EN1634-1, hinges EN1935 G13/G14, locks EN12209, handles EN1906 G3, closers EN1154 and panic hardware EN1125/179.
• Grade 4 - Severe Duty (Commercial, more than 40 occupants): for schools, hospitals, public buildings and student accommodation with more than 40 occupants, where resistance to severe use, vandal resistance and certified evidence are required. Standards include fire EN1634-1, hinges EN1935 G14, locks EN12209, handles EN1906 G4, closers EN1154 and panic hardware EN1125/179.

Product catalogue

tradefit's catalogue covers a wide range of door hardware and accessories, organised into several categories:

• Fire door hardware: fire door kits, door closers, hinges, intumescents, fire exit hardware, handles, rated locks and latches, pull handles, kick plates, signs and viewers.
• Door controls: fire door closers, concealed door closers, fire exit hardware, fire door kits, door restrictors, hold open devices, door selectors, surface mounted closers, floor springs and chain door closers.
• Door furniture: handles (including black and UPVC), fire door kits, knobs, stops, front door furniture, spindles, escutcheons and turn & releases, kick plates, pull handles, push finger plates, signs, vents, coat hooks, cabin hooks and numerals & letters.
• Hinges & pivots: door hinges, butt hinges, fire door hinges, kits, piano hinges, spring hinges, parliament & projection hinges, tee hinges, door finger protectors, rising hinges and cubicle pivots.
• Sliding and folding door systems: cabinet door systems, wardrobe door systems, sliding door kits, pocket door kits, sliding door locks and sliding door handles.
• Seals & intumescent: intumescent strip, intumescent for ironmongery, fire door kits, intumescent vents, finger protectors, door weather seals, acoustic seals and glazing seals.
• Security: tubular latches, bolts, budget locks, codelocks, cylinder locks, door viewers, fire brigade locks, mortice locks and latches, nightlatches, padlocks, RADAR locks, sliding door locks and rim locks.
• Other: twin slot shelving, gates & sheds, handrail systems, cabinet & shelving, and window hardware.

Compliance documentation and technical support

Every tradefit order is delivered with a compliance pack that includes CE/UKCA certificates, BS EN evidence, datasheets and care guidance. The company provides audit-ready documentation, both in the physical pack and in digital format accessible from the customer's account. Standards covered include BS EN 1154, 1935, 1125 and 12209, among others. In addition, tradefit offers specialised technical support to help select the right hardware for the project.

Service to the trade

tradefit sells directly to the trade, with trade prices and volume discounts. The company keeps products in stock for fast delivery and offers free next-day delivery on orders over £30 (inc VAT) placed before 17:00. The website allows filtering by grade and product type, and provides full specifications for each item. The company has more than 5,200 verified customer reviews and an average rating of 4.8.

Catalogues and guides

tradefit publishes catalogues of general hardware and door kits, selected, graded and compliant for the job. The catalogues cover grades 2, 3 and 4, from domestic to commercial applications with more than 40 occupants, and include kits suitable for homes, HMOs, hotels and schools. They are available free in print or PDF, and include full compliance documentation and trade pricing with volume tiers.

Location and contact

Phone: 020 3924 2988 · Email: sales@tradefit.uk · Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30–17:30