Milgard’s SmartTouch™ lock is our award-winning lock with simple one-touch operation. The technical term for it would be “assistive window hardware,” but you’ll simply think of it as the easiest, smartest way to lock and unlock a window that has ever been invented.
You won’t be alone either. The Milgard SmartTouch lock won a prestigious IDEA award (International Design Excellence) from the Industrial Designers Society of America. Milgard was also awarded the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation in recognition of the SmartTouch lock's innovation and universal design, the first window manufacturer to receive this recognition. With user-friendly operation and assistive technology, the highly secure SmartTouch lock is fast becoming a winner among homeowners of all ages and physical abilities.
Streamlined and intuitive.
The SmartTouch lock mechanism is incorporated into the window sash for a sleek, low-profile design. It operates effortlessly: one smooth, single motion opens or closes the window. No pinching, squeezing or twisting. Designed to engage with simple one-touch operation and locking, it's easy to use.
Security at a glance.
When the handle is down, the window is locked. When the handle is up, the window is unlocked. Since 90 percent of all residential break-ins result from windows that are inadvertently left unlocked, SmartTouch truly offers peace of mind you can see.
Stronger and 25 percent better.
Using AAMA certification testing guidelines, independent lab engineers demonstrated that the SmartTouch lock exceeds rigorous California forced-entry codes by 25 percent. The SmartTouch lock exceeds homeowner requirements, too. The lock assembly is made from die-cast zinc so it's not only tough; it's built to last.
The SmartTouch lock is in the vanguard of an important new trend in home design know as "aging in place." With so many baby boomers approaching their senior years, this technology and others are enabling people to live independently in their own homes longer and more comfortably. Milgard is committed to developing innovative products and solutions for this fast-growing market.
Ease-of-Use White Paper (262KB pdf)
SmartTouch™ Lock Photo Gallery (5 images)
Footnotes
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- SmartTouch™ locks are available exclusively on our Tuscany™ and Montecito™ series premium vinyl windows.
