Roto’s European hardware products are now able to order “Roto Line” window handles and geared-handles with an antiviral and UV-resistant coating. “Roto AVT” (antiviral technology) is reported to be effective against viruses, bacteria and fungal infections that could stick to a handle.
“For hospitals and care homes in particular, but also for other public buildings, there is an increasing demand for products with surfaces which inactivate pathogens such as bacteria and viruses,” reports Dr Gregor Stößer, head of surface technology at Roto Frank Fenster- und Türtechnologie GmbH.
Roto AVT is transparent, thin-layered and barely perceptible to the touch. The coating produces a hard, pore-free surface, which creates the lotus effect. For example, the hydrophilic membrane of a virus envelope is not able to stick to the surface, and organic substances, moisture and contaminants are repelled. Roto AVT also has a biocidal, fungicidal and virucidal effect.
The active ingredients contained in the coating render pathogens inactive before they can cause an infection, according to the company. Tests in a certified test center have shown that Roto AVT has a long-lasting effect and is maintained even when a handle is used frequently.
