Lancashire company Radal Technology has been appointed as exclusive distributor for a cleanable pull cord system.

Sanipull is widely used across the USA and Canada in hospitals, care homes and public buildings as a cleanable alternative to nylon pull cords.

With the expectation of an H1N1 epidemic in the UK this winter, points of infection risk in hospitals are being carefully examined. Nylon pull cords have been identified as being of particular risk, as they are difficult to clean and almost impossible to sanitise.

Made from vinyl ribbon, Sanipull provides a cleanable replacement compatible with all types of fittings. It is available on a reel or pre-assembled and ready to attach to fixtures.

Brent Dunleavey, Managing Director of Radal Technology, said: "Sanipull is a simple yet cost-effective replacement for all pull cord applications. The healthcare industry has tried a number of expensive methods to make traditional cords cleanable, from adding an external sheath to replacing cords every 2-3 months. Sanipull additionally offers an anti-ligature safety option that cannot be matched by current nylon cords."

Radal Technology Ltd is based in Burnley, Lancashire.

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