Unlike Antimicrobial Copper Door Hardware, SterileSource is a chemical manufacture that can be added door hardware antimicrobial coating. SterileSource AM is a durable, transparent coating that can be apply to virtually any surface that you may interact with daily (door handles, exit devices, touch pads, etc.) therefore, it kills bacteria, fungus, molds and algae.
SterileSource is designed to reduce the occurrence of, and exposure, to microbes of all kinds. The coating is extremely effective against harmful bacteria including MRSA, STREP, Salmonella, H1N1 and E-coli.
High traffic, public use buildings, such as schools and healthcare facilities, are ideal to antimicrobial coated door hardware simply because they may have hundreds of people going in and out every day. While adding door hardware with an antimicrobial coating can make a big difference by inhibiting the growth of bacteria on hardware surfaces.
How SterileSource AM Works:
When applied to surfaces or substrates, the antimicrobial coating creates a durable, positively charged, molecular bond with the surface that will not wear off or be absorbed by other organisms.
Once treated, the negatively charged microbes are attracted to the positively charged antimicrobial. As the microbe approaches, the antimicrobial elements pierce the approaching cells. As the microbe is further drawn into the antimicrobial, it is electrocuted. This unique interaction is mechanical and physical, not chemical. Since the antimicrobial elements do not dissipate or are consume by the now dead cell, the active layer remains intact, fully effective and ready for the next cell that approaches; 24/7/365.
Door Hardware Antimicrobial Coating – Green Alternative:
While SterileSource AM is an environmentally friendly, and user-friendly antimicrobial choice. In contrast to other manufactures of finishes it does no use Any heavy metals = no worries. This technology addresses the two main ecological concerns associated with leaching antimicrobials: bleeding harmful toxins into the environment and the generation of adaptive organisms (super bugs). Finally, the molecular makeup alleviates these concerns.
Key traits of door hardware antimicrobial coating:
- Makes an extremely durable bond to treated surfaces which will not rub off on the skin or leach any chemicals
- Does not create an environment that promotes adaptive or resistant micro-organisms
- Has more that 30 years of proven safe and effective use
Even more of our partnered manufactures utilize this technology on certain lines of their product.
Push / Pull Plates 
Straight_Offset Pulls 
Surface Bolts 
Hospital Push / Pull 
Flush Pulls 
Edge Guards 
ADA Pocket Pull 
Exit Device Covers 
Mortise Levers 
Custom Products 
Push/ Pull Bar Sets 
Full Length Pulls
We also have arm and foot operated door openers that wood on any latch less commercial wood or metal door. Although not widely applicable on many door openings in healthcare settings, some of the benefits are:
- Above all it eliminates the spread of germs, prevent cross-contamination, reduce costs.
- Open the door when your hands are full
- Increased accessibility in your facility
- Copper Antimicrobial Option Available
Our previous page deals with Antimicrobial Copper Door Hardware
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We can find the right option for your hospital. Finally, as door professionals we are up to date on all door hardware finishes and materials to include those that kill bacteria.
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