With the aim of helping the fight against infection in hospitals, Armitage Shanks has teamed up with leading scientists to develop two new healthcare solutions.
The new Markwik 21+ fittings and Contour 21+ clinical ceramics ranges have been developed in response to the evolving threats in hospitals and push forward bacterial prevention.
The new designs achieve this by addressing pooling and water stagnation, reducing splashing and the amount of static water in the system, working with materials that limit the opportunity for bacteria to feed and providing a flexible maintenance system for improved cleansing.
Innovations include the HydroFin – a fin moulded into the base of the Contour 21+ basin that deflects splashing and reduces it by over 90%. The range also includes integral SmartGuard antimicrobial protection to reduce the threat of cross-contamination and help keep surfaces clean and hygienic across their lifetime.
The Contour 21+ basin features advanced drainage to ensure water drains instantly through a smooth pipe system, while outer surfaces feature thinner, more angular rims, steeper slopes and a smaller back area to avoid water pooling and facilitate easy cleaning.
Markwik 21+ mixer taps are almost entirely free of polymers, and contain glass, brass and antimicrobial copper components to minimise the likelihood of Pseudomonas infection and other growths. Waterways have been reduced in size to reduce the amount of water left in the tap by 34%, and auto-flush technology ensures fittings are flushed with water every 24 hours.
