Massive brass with a high copper volume
It's Time to Return Copper to Public Transportation, People's Homes, and Especially Health Buildings.
The massive copper-rich brass we have used for more than 20 years in the production of M&T products makes these final products highly antimicrobial product. The massive brass very quickly and efficiently disposes of any bacteria and viruses trapped on its surface. Really up to several times faster than silver-containing materials and surfaces, which are known as a powerful killer of bacteria.
As much as you might think, that disinfection is absolutely necessary to kill bacteria, in fact there is a metal that kills bacteria directly on contact with it without the need for disinfectants. On most hard surfaces, viruses — including the one now plaguing the planet — can live for four to five days. But when viruses and bacteria attach themselves to copper and its alloys, such as massive brass, they are eliminated within minutes to hours.
„All M&T products labelled with material of massive brass, contain at least
60% copper and are the perfect destroyer of all viruses and bacteria.“
Yes, surely the time has come to bring this, partly disappeared, material back. Our company M&T has been producing door and window handles made of copper alloy C 28000 with an average declared copper content of 60% for over 20 years. In recent months, massive brass doorhandles have experienced an unexpected boom. Our "golden" massive brass handles are of particular interest abroad, where the number of export orders has increased unprecedented.
Thousands of years of health. Ancient civilizations were already convinced of the benefits of copper. In China it was called "qi" a symbol of health, the Egyptians called it "akhn," a symbol of eternal life. Gradually, however, copper was displaced by a wave of new materials from the 20th century. Plastics, toughened glass, aluminum and stainless steel are the materials of the future, used everywhere, from cell phones to skyscrapers. Massive brass doorhandles and handrails are out of fashion. Architects and designers have gradually replaced them with other innovative materials and a new range of colours.
Copper kills bacteria and viruses. Copper has antimicrobial properties, which means it can kill microorganisms like bacteria and viruses. However, micro-organisms must come into direct contact with copper. Brand-new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that copper may be effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the coronavir pandemic. The study showed that after four hours, the virus was no longer infectious on the surface of the copper. By comparison, the coronavirus was still infectious on plastic surfaces after 72 hours.
When brass is made as an alloy from at least 60% copper, it absolutely effectively destroys bacteria, while stainless steel composed of 88% iron and 12% chromium prevents the growth of bacteria very little. It is too late to stop the spread of the coronavirus by the copper, but if we have an inevitable future filled with a global pandemics, we should use copper in health care, public buildings, and transportation, including our own housing.
"Yellow" brass is a noble material with a permanent value = 100% sustainable nature.
Now is a time when the patina for both architecture and design is returning and is more than trendy. M&T doorhandles are easily recognisable on doors as they are "yellow" or possibly with dark shades of mentioned patina, indicating natural hardiness depending on ambient climate conditions. Doorhandles of good quality massive brass, are 100% natural material without any additional coatings. The material has a long lifetime and can also be 100% recycled.
M&T can process massive brass into 3 surface types: polished, natured and patina-lined. Moreover, due to the characteristics of the material, we provide a lifetime guarantee on the surface of these products. Massive brass doorhandles from M&T are antimicrobial products, but mainly sustainable products with very long lifetime. Our company has been trying for many years to both design and manufacture products with a lifetime guarantee.
Innovative products that will outlive us.
Ms-A brass antique
Ms natural brass
Ms-L polished brass
Facts about Copper
The only credible and specialized source of information in this area is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or USEPA for short. The agency, under the Federal Government of the United States of America, is charged with protecting human health and the environment; air, water and land. The EU has no binding directives or standards on this issue, so M&T is based on US EPA information and quality criteria.
In M&T we use ceretified copper alloy C 28000 / CW509L with an average declared copper content of 60%.
Material Chemical Composition Certificate
Registered copper antimicrobial alloys
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Eva Le Peutrec's unique design was reflected in the minimalist shapes of the Nomad door handle, which boasts really subtle lines.
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The unique UP & DOWN fitting allows you to completely change the distinctive
look of the handle and its operation by simply changing its position on the door.
The unique UP & DOWN fitting allows you to completely change the distinctive
look of the handle and its operation by simply changing its position on the door.
Massive brass with a high copper volume.
"Yellow" brass is a noble material with a permanent value = 100% sustainable nature.
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