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ADHESIVES/TAPES/SEALANTS
Stik-II Enhances Window Fabrication Efficiency
Info+www.stik-2.com or call 800/356-3572.
Stik-II Products of Easthampton, Mass., has designed new Teflon® tapes for use in window manufacturing. According to the company, these Teflon-coated glass-, cloth- and film-tapes have low surface energies to release excess vinyl during the window frame welding process, improving operating efficiency in the production of vinyl window systems. In addition, the Teflon backing provides high tensile strength, dimensional stability and continuous temperature resistance of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Teflon tapes are available in thicknesses of 5, 6 and 10 millimeters, in widths of up to 36 inches, and in 18- and 36-yard rolls.
CRL Joins with Fomo Products to Package Handi-Seal
Info+ www.crlaurence.com or call 517/546-2264
C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. (CRL), based in Los Angeles, has joined with Fomo Products Inc. of Norton, Ohio, to package a 31-ounce can of Handi-Seal window and door sealant, a one-component, low-pressure, polyurethane foam.
The sealant features thermal insulating and air-seal properties and meets pending AAMA test specifications for low-pressure window and door foams. Applied in bead form, it cures to a semi-rigid, closed cell foam upon reaction with moisture, drying tack-free within five minutes, according to company information.
“We feel that this new size, coupled with the already very successful formula, provides a competitive edge for all who install or retrofit windows and doors,” said Gary Byrum, product manager.
DOORS/HARDWARE AND RELATED PRODUCTS
LCS Makes Moving Large Units Easy
Info+ www.lcsplastics.com or call 507/362-8685
LCS Precision Molding of Waterville, Minn., says moving oversized door units is now more manageable since it has introduced the LCSR2466 lift handle. The handles are screwed to the side jambs, which makes loading trucks or moving units easy, according to the company. Each handle is rated for 400 pounds and is made of engineered plastics.
Additionally, the company offers new hole placement to fit narrow extrusions.
Bronze Craft Adds the Storm Egress Hinge to its Securistyle line
Info+ www.Bronzecraft.com or call 800/488-7747
Bronze Craft has introduced storm egress hinges, a new addition to its line of four bar hinges from Securistyle. This new hinge, which is supported by a double riveted stainless steel plate and friction slider, gives casement windows the ability to open 90 degrees for emergency egress. According to the company, the storm egress end cap out-performs unhanded end cap hinges by insuring low weather seal wear and smooth collection of the vent. The storm egress hinge is made of 304 authentic stainless steel to resist corrosion, and is available from stock at Bronze Craft.
Astro Protects with Window Sill Pan System
Info+ www.astroplastics.com or call 800/334-4474
Astro Plastics offers ASTROpan®, a door and window sill pan system that protects against water and moisture damage by channeling water outside. The company says the system is easy to install on site. Adhesive caulk is included in the kits which are packaged in 24 sets for 3-0 rough openings and 12 sets for 6-0 rough openings.
The system is available in standard jamb widths of 4 9/16 and 6 9/16 inches and in two lengths: 38 ¼ and 74 ¼ inches.
CHEMICALS
NOVA Offers Chemical for Doorlite Frames
Info+ www.novachemicals.com or call 412/490-4292
NOVA Chemicals now offers STYROSUN weatherable styrenic polymers for producing doorlite frames.
“STYROSUN is an ideal material for applications such as door lites because it is easily painted and stained, provides the required heat and impact properties and is cost- effective,” said Holly Wilson, market director for Durables, NOVA Chemicals.
Compared to acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate (ASA), the processing advantages of STYROSUN resins add value while delivering UV stability, heat resistance and toughness, according to Wilson.
VINYL-RELATED PRODUCTS
Teknor Apex Reduces Temperature, Increases Throughput
Info+ www.teknorapex.com or call 401/725-8095
Teknor Apex of Pawtucket, R.I., has
introduced new Apex® flexible vinyl profile compounds, which feature processing temperatures of around 300 degrees Fahrenheit, compared to the 350 degrees Fahrenheit previous Apex profile extrusion products required. According to the company, this decrease in temperature enables extrusion processors to increase throughputs by 15 to 25 percent while maintaining close tolerances and achieving smooth, gel-free surfaces.
“Because cooler material is more viscous, it can pass through sizing equipment at higher speeds while maintaining target dimensions,” said Philip Morin, industry manager. “This improvement is particularly advantageous in the production of complex or thick-walled profiles, which are especially difficult to hold within tolerance when extruded ‘hot.’”
The new compounds are available in three series, each with grades spanning a range of durometers: Apex 2000-H clear formulations; Apex 2500-H compounds, which are lightly mineral filled; and moderately filled Apex 3000-H products.
FINISHED PRODUCTS
AMSCO Launches New Line of Composite Windows
Info+ www.amscowindows.com or call 816/842-8881
AMSCO Windows of Salt Lake City has introduced the Renaissance series composite window, which combines the aesthetics of wood with the low maintenance qualities of vinyl.
According to the company, Renaissance composite windows are made with an alloy of four resins and wood fiber that will not warp, peel, rot or absorb water. The exterior of the composite window is an acrylic-based alloy with a medium gloss finish and is co-extruded, which makes it less likely to fade, chip or scratch off like paint.
“We believe that the Renaissance series composite windows will revolutionize the window industry,” said Steve Sullivan, director of marketing for AMSCO. “We expect that in a short period of time, composites will gain a market share in the industry that will be as significant as wood and vinyl because of its broad appeal and the solutions it offers to basic problems in the industry, not to mention the price point compared to wood.”
The company says the windows are priced approximately 10-15 percent less than wood windows. They are available in six colors: white, almond, taupe, sierra, bronze and evergreen. In addition, the manufacturing process allows AMSCO to create custom shapes and sizes with a one-week turnaround.
GLASS
Pilkington Introduces New Fire Protection Glass
Info+ www.pilkington.com/fire or call 419/478/0165
Pilkington Fire Protection Glass has introduced Pyrodur™ 20-200, a clear fire-protection glass for interior or exterior applications. According to the company, Pyrodur blocks approximately 90 percent of radiant heat and protects against smoke, flames and hot gasses. In addition, Pyrodur holds in place during a fire, isolating the fire and shielding the non-fire side from the blaze.
Pyrodur, which has been tested and approved for CPSC CAT II human impact safety, is .39 inches thick and has a three-week lead time.
DISPLAY CASES
Display Hardware in Customized Cases
Info+ www.wallsforms.com or call 972/745-0800
Want to display your hardware in a customized display box developed according to your exact style and specification? Then contact Walls + Forms Inc. of Dallas which
offers hand- crafted display boxes designed to attract attention and generate sales. The company says its products can enhance any door hardware or decorative hardware product and can be produced in a variety of plastic laminate colors and patterns.
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Nordson Offers the PW Series Profile Wrapping Application Head
Info+ www.nordson.com or call 800/683-2314
Nordson Corp. of Westlake, Ohio, has created the PW series profile wrapping application head. The PW series is a hot-melt application system designed to achieve high quality, cost-efficient adhesive coatings in profile wrapping applications for woodworking manufacturers. According to the company, the new application heads are ideal for coating foils and veneer with hot melt adhesives that are applied into profiles of different shapes and materials. The PW technology is different from traditional roller coating systems because it is a closed adhesive system, which prevents moisture and contaminants from entering. It features a high bonding quality, controlled application temperature and fine metering of the adhesive quantity. It is well-suited to process demanding poly-urethane (PUR) hot melt adhesives, as well as other hot-melt adhesive types.
Bystronic Takes New
CNC Cutting Machine to the Residential Window Market
Info+ www.bystronic.com or by calling 800/247-3332
Hauppauge, N.Y. based Bystronic is expanding from architectural and automotive markets into the residential window market with the release of its new versatile CNC cutting machine called smart cut S. This machine, which handles glass up to 72- by 96 inches, was created to make glass cutting swift and profitable by processing glass for 800-plus I.G. units per shift. It also features an automatic free-fall loading system and optional edge deletion unit for low-E glass. Other conveniences offered by smart cut S include user friendly software with optimized cutting and proportional cutting speed and pressure regulation.
Liquid Control Offers Patented Technology Called Posimeter
Info+ www.liquidcontrol.com or call 330/494-1313.
Liquid Control of North Canton, Ohio, has introduced innovative metering equipment for sealant applications and adhesives. The patented technology called Posimeter FR is a two-component meter, mixer and mix dispense machine for adhesives and sealants. According to the company, the Posimeter is ideal for high viscosity epoxy, urethane, silicone and acrylic materials and offers many interface options for X-Y-Z tables and robots.
Posimeter FR uses positive displacement rod-metering pumps that provide ratio accuracy and flow control throughout the adhesive bead. Lead and lag problems are eliminated by the balanced inlet/outlet spool assembly. Posimeter’s design allows the adhesive to be fed directly from the bulk shipping containers with transfer pumps. The technology utilizes Liquid Control’s Twinmixer Dispense Valve and Disposable Posimixer Motionless Mixers, which eliminates solvent purging and waste disposal problems.
HAECO Announces New Auto-Glaze™ Table for Action Windoor Technologies
Info+ www.haeco.us or call 800/852-3522
HAECO Inc. of Loveland, Ohio, has announced it has designed, manufactured and installed an automatic glazing system for Action Door Technologies of Carrollton, Texas. The high-production system, called the Auto-Glaze ™ table can apply glazing sealant at up to 70 feet per minute to vinyl windows and is projected to increase productivity and capacity for the Texas-based manufacturing company. The table measures 72- by 96 inches and is designed to run individual sashes and dual or twin sashes. The unique twin-selector switch allows the operator to provide continuous production. The system features simple control panels and a keyed lockout system, which allows maintenance immediate access to manual motion control, and a manual raising or lowering of the head assembly. There is no start button or footswitch because an easy wave of a hand starts button cycles.
“The Auto-Glaze Table is ideal for small to mid-size window manufacturers looking to increase production and efficiency in sealant applications,” said Doug Forkner, sales engineer at HAECO.
WARM-EDGE
Viracon Announces New Warm-Edge Technology
Info+ www.viracon.com or call 507/444-3490
Viracon of Owatonna, Minn., offers a stainless steel material technology option for warm-edge spacers.
“Applications in which the interior humidity requirements are higher than normal prove challenging for most glass specifiers when working with insulating glass units (IGUs),” said Rick Voelker, technical director. “Aluminum spacers have higher thermal conductivity that results in higher U-values at the edge of the glass. As a result, there is a potential for condensation formation in situations where higher interior relative humidity levels must be maintained.”
According to information from Viracon, the company uses spacers designed specially to incorporate the low thermal conductivity of stainless steel to overcome such a challenge.
“With the lower thermal conductivity of stainless steel, we maintain a lower edge-of-glass U-level,” added Brad Austin, senior vice president. “The lower the edge-of-glass U-value, the less likely you are to develop condensation.”
The company states that its stainless steel option is strong enough for large IGUs and structural glazing applications.
TEMPERATURE DETECTORS
CelsiDot Provides Excess Temperature Monitoring
Info+www.celsi.com or call 800/628-8862.
Spirig Advanced Technologies Inc. of Spring-field, Mass., has created the Jumbo-CelsiDot®, a large-faced temperature detector that is economical, reliable and easily applied, according to the company.
The labels work as follows: when the trigger temperature is surpassed, the label permanently changes from white to black. Conversely, a white label
signals that the temperature for a given location has never exceeded the trigger temperature.
Available in 40 different levels within the range of 40 to 260 degrees Celsius, Jumbo Celsi-Dot labels come in packages of 24 or rolls of 1200.
WINDOW SCREENS
West Nile Window Screen Available for Licensing or Sale
Info+ www.adventproduct.net or call 843/237-5915.
Vincent Pugh of Raleigh, N.C., has invented the West Nile window screen, which is now available through Advent Product Development for manufacturers for licensing and sale. The new screen kills insects and doubles as a fully functional screen. According to Advent Product Development in South Carolina, the screen is easy to install and prevents flies, mosquitoes and other winged insects from entering the house.
The specially designed window screen is wired to zap and kill insects electronically. It is compromised of a durable metal or wooden framework, which surrounds and contains a fine wire grid, or screen. The screen has increased voltage supplied by the transformer and applied to the two wire-mesh screens. The insect is vaporized on contact when it penetrates the space between the wire-mesh screens. It is similar to standard window screens, so it could be reproduced in varying shapes and sizes for use with various windows.
Pugh conceived the idea for the screen as a result of concerns with the West Nile Virus, which is spread by mosquitoes.
SOFTWARE
Opticut Unveils the WinlaserID
Info+ www.opticut.biz or call 866/922-9622
Opticut Technologies Inc. of Ontario has introduced the WinlaserID, an identification system for glass that can be integrated with existing production lines. According to the company, the user’s custom identifier is laser-etched into a corner of the glass lite permanently and unobtrusively, which can then be tracked easily for any potential warranty or replacement needs. Based on the user’s identifier database, the specific order, including exact sizes, warranty expiration and hardware, can be traced.
The WinlaserID, which reads from computerized files, is also capable of producing logos, slogans or virtually any type of marketing identifier.
PACKAGING
ChannelLock Offers Protection
Info+ www.laminationsonline.om or call 800/925-2626
Laminations of Appleton, Wis., has introduced ChannelLock™, which protects the edges of long, narrow products such as doors, windows and panels during shipping and storage. According to the company, ChannelLock, which is made from sturdy, laminated paperboard, uses two pieces of VBoard® that slide together and lock securely without the use of glue or rivets. In addition, assembly is easy, as users simply place two of the pieces together at one end and push the full lengths together to form a strong, snug, three-sided edge protector.
Available channel legs are 1 ½-, 2-, 2 ½- and 3 inches and channel widths from 3 to 6 inches. The adjustable feature allows each configuration to accommodate an additional 0.5 inch in width, up to a maximum of 6.5 inches. Channel-Lock is available in calipers of .160, .250 and .320 inches, and lengths from 18 to 96 inches.
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Sika Corp. (www.sikacorp.com) of Madison Heights, Mich., has announced that SikaSil®-N Plus has attained AAMA 802.3.-92 Type I certification for “Voluntary Specifications and Test Methods for Sealants; Back Bedding Glazing Compounds … Gloves in a Bottle (www.glovesinabottle.com) of Montrose Calif., offers a product of the same name. The manufacturer says the lotion turns the outer layer of skin into what works like an invisible pair of gloves, while retaining the skin’s own natural moisture … Kaba Access Control (www.kaba-ilco.com) has added the E-Plex 5000, which offers up to 100 individual user codes, to its line of stand-alone electronic access controls … Premium Products of Yorkville, Ill., has introduced a water based coating, WRW-8020, for use on doors, trim, brick and molds.
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