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McCoy Egress Series Heavy Duty Friction Stay: Best Option for Side Hung Windows

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The McCoy Egress Series Heavy Duty Friction Stay is engineered to balance safety, operation, and longevity like no other. Made from austenitic SS304 stainless steel, these heavy-duty friction stays are perfect for side-hung vents in aluminum and uPVC windows. The McCoy Egress Series Friction Stay provides enhanced security, better weather resistance, and improved window functionality.


Biggest Advantage Of McCoy Egress Series Heavy Duty Friction Stay


Cleaning the outside glass surface of windows on higher floors is often challenging due to limited accessibility. The McCoy Egress Friction Stay is designed for corner opening with system integration, allowing easy cleaning of glass panels. Shifting the sash forward creates a gap that enables effortless cleaning of the outer glass surface. Additionally, the hinge remains in Egress mode after closing, ensuring safety and convenience during maintenance.


Features of McCoy Egress Series Heavy-Duty Friction Stay


Premium Material Construction (SS304 Stainless Steel)


Heavy Duty Friction Stay

The McCoy Egress Friction Stay is made using corrosion-resistant metals with superb mechanical properties, such as SS304 steel. It's austenitic stainless steel composition ensures that the hinges are suitable for residential and commercial properties, where exposure to severe environmental conditions is common.


With 17.5-20% chromium and 8-11% nickel in SS304 steel, great resistance to corrosion is guaranteed, which is highly sought after in coastal and industrial regions exposed to salt.

With a remarkable hardness of up to 360 BHN, ultimate tensile strength of up to 1180 MPa, and fatigue strength of 440 MPa, the McCoy Egress Friction Stay is regarded as one of the toughest hinges available.


Heavy Duty Load Capacity


Friction stays are offered in a variety of sizes to suit different sash weights: 12 inches (35 kg), 14 inches (38 kg), and 16 inches (40 kg). These sizes are designed to fit most window openings, whether in apartments or larger commercial buildings.


Egress Functionality for Safety


The importance of egress windows for safety during emergencies, such as fire breakouts, is well-recognized. The McCoy Egress Friction Stay has been designed to hold the window in the Egress position at 88°, escaping through the window easier. This functionality allows better ventilation as well as egress in case of emergencies, adding an extra layer of safety to any building.


The self-balancing functionality of the McCoy Egress Series makes it easy to use. An integrated friction adjustment screw allows the hinge to be set for different sash weights, reducing wear and tear over time. Additionally, the asymmetrical arrowhead end geometry and end cap design ensure tighter closure, which results in better resistance to wind pressure.


Weather Sealing


Excellent weather sealing has been specially designed into the McCoy Egress Friction Stay. Positive and negative wind loading in the closed position prevents drafts and the escape of conditioned air from the building. This is especially beneficial in regions that experience extreme weather, as the window will remain sealed and energy-efficient.



Resistance to Corrosion in Difficult Conditions


The McCoy Egress Series features SS304 stainless steel with Grade V corrosion resistance, which is exposed to a neutral salt spray for 500 hours without corrosion. This makes the steel perfect for use in coastal areas, industrial zones, or regions exposed to chemical and saltwater environments.


Benefits of the McCoy Egress Series Heavy-Duty Friction Stay


  • Longer Service Life: Due to the low wear characteristics of premium stainless steel, the friction stays require minimal maintenance and provide longer service lives.


  • Enhanced Safety: The self-balancing mechanism and Egress function ensure that windows remain safe and operational in emergencies.


  • Weather Resistant: Superior weather sealing combined with resistance to wind pressure ensures energy efficiency and comfort during various weather conditions.


  • Ease of Cleaning: Innovative design makes it easy to clean the outside glass surface, helping maintain the windows' appearance.


  • Corrosion Resistance: SS304 steel resists corrosion effectively, ensuring reliability in challenging environments, from coastal regions to industrial zones.


All You Need to Know about the Heavy-Duty Friction Stay McCoy Egress Series Window Applications


Heavy-duty friction stays are useful for various window types, particularly side-hung windows, such as:

  • Private house or apartment windows

  • Windows of business and industrial buildings

  • Windows in coastal regions or near chemical plants are subject to heavy corrosion

  • Windows installed in government and private buildings


Technical Assistance and Noteworthy Dimensions


McCoy Egress Friction Stay is available in three lengths: 12", 14", and 16" to suit different sash sizes and loading requirements. The hinges have a stack height of 16.5mm and a base channel width of 22.8mm, providing excellent load and movement capacity.

OMC also offers active technical support and maintenance services to customers.



Durability, safety, and functionality are combined in the heavy-duty McCoy Egress Series Stays. These friction stays meet the needs of windows and doors, requiring easy serviceability, weather tightness, rapid escape reliability, and self-balancing functionality. Whether corrosion resistance or heavy load capacity is needed, these friction stays serve as the ideal solution. They are best suited for use in both commercial and residential settings.


With McCoy's SS304 stainless steel friction stays, sustained functionality, seamless window operation, and improved safety are ensured, making windows more effective and secure for years to come.


Need Assistance? Our contact number is: +91-8010434434

Please email us at order@mccoygroup.in

 
 
 

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