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The Eclipse Operator for casement and hung windows features a removable cover that flips open and shut, allowing the crank handle to fold into the inner housing of the operator, concealing the handle. Housing covers are interchangeable and available in a variety of standard colors, which allows customers to stock the operator alongside a number of covers, reducing the number of SKUs in inventory. Offered by Ultra Hardware Products in the U.S., the operators are manufactured by Acme Window Hardware Shanghai, which is marketing the product in Canada.
800/426-6379 | www.ultrahardware.com or www.acmeshanghai.com |
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ARclad 8626 muntin mounting tape is pressure sensitive, and specifically designed to meet the demands of interior and exterior SDL bars in muntin applications. The tape is a custom developed polymer that resists stress, fatigue, vibration, temperature cycling, moisture, cleaning solutions and UV. It is highly conformable, with excellent foam-to-surface wet-out, the company reports. The wet-out seals out most contaminants before and after installation.
717/235-7979 | www.adhesivesresearch.com |
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Fiberglass pultruded shapes from Advanced Fiber Products serve as standard structural shapes, including parts for windows and doors, as well as custom shapes. Polyester, vinylester or epoxy resins and glass fiber are the main raw materials used in pultrusion. With different combinations of these materials, the company can produce standard structural shapes, including angles, tubes and rods, as well as custom shapes to suit specific applications. All fabrication and painting is done at the facility. Other characteristics of pultruded fiberglass include high strength, lightweight, corrosion resistance, low thermal conductivity and dimensional stability.
608/796-0800 | www.afpfiberglass.com |
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The producer of laser-welded airspacers manufactures the widest range of airspacer profiles and sizes in the industry, as well as keys and connectors for all applications, it reports. Allmetal’s line also includes a large selection of flat and contour muntin bars available in over 40 colors—including woodgrain and two-tone varieties. Screen channel, sill track cover and decorative components for the window and door round out the product offerings.
800/638-2599 | www.allmetalinc.com
Four series of patio screen doors feature a variety of options including extruded aluminum frames, steel rollers and flush-mounted, self-latching handles on some series. From Aluminite Co., the door screens have different color and screen mesh options available. Extruded aluminum door screens come standard with woolpile, where the 600 steel series comes standard with bugseal. Steel door rollers and coastal packages are available. The company reports it offers the industry’s first fully automated EDI ordering system to assure fewer errors, on time deliveries, superior door and window screens, rapid turn around times and reduced inventory, creating more flexibility for its customers.
360/345-1241 | www.aluminite.com
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The Univer 500 D2K and D2K/22 electronic double-head cutting machines handle aluminum and PVC profiles. From Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd., the machines are equipped with a fixed left-hand head and mobile right-hand head. The carriage has an automatic linear positioning by means of an asynchronous motor and has a magnetic rule length control system. Both models have an electronic programmable control unit; retro-illuminated, 80-character LCD; protected touch-sensitive keyboard and RS 232C serial line. The controller allows cuts in semiautomatic mode, with correction of the measurements in 45degree cuts and intermediate between 45degrees and 90degrees (22,5degree cuts and intermediate between 22,5degree and 90degrees for the D2K/22). Up to 200 profile heights can be stored. Creating and memorizing 40 fixture typologies using mathematical formulas allows for calculating cutting lists with the setting of the external measurements of the fixture. Storing and running seven cutting lists of 380-lines each, is possible whether entered from the keyboard, or from an external PC connected via the serial line.
905/542-2055 | www.ameri-can.ca |
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The D-200 ultra-low VOC, high performance vinyl coating system uses an AAMA 615-compliant formulation that creates an unprecedented bond (cohesion not adhesion) with the vinyl substrate, the supplier reports. In the automated processing of lineals, the system permits the coating of high volumes of vinyl while still meeting daily VOC limits. Its environmental compliance is beyond any current legislation, the company reports.
A new line of material handling equipment to support higher volume spraying includes masking and drying racks as well as spraying tables. The systems will ensure that customer’s can meet the growing demand for “just in time” color more productively than ever.
514/697-9405 |
www.aquasurtech-oem.com |
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| DualTech technology integrates the tilt-and-lock function of hung-style windows. From Ashland Hardware, the system automatically adapts to a large range of profile designs and offsets, with connection bars that flex laterally with latch-and-lock units to create a custom fit. Sash fabrication for the entire system requires a basic one-step route operation for both the latch and lock. The technology is offered in three sub-assemblies for quick installation, with no banding, threading, crimping or gearing required for connecting the system. Three different extension bar lengths are available that snap quickly into position. To tilt the sash, a simple swing of the levers operates the entire system. Universal symbols on the lock’s surface assist first-time users. Two lock points are provided on the window sash to offer additional safety and protection against intruders. Users must use two hands to tilt in the window sash, for safe and controlled operation. The technology holds up to 400 pounds of static load, and integrates a robust glass-filled nylon latch below the surface of the sash to allow maximum profile strength at critical areas. A new standalone lock and latch are also offered to provide an economical solution for the upper sash, a uniform look for slider windows and significant increase in structural performance as an independent latch application. All popular powder paint colors are available, including high-end finishes. |
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| Flex-Fit technology is hardware that automatically adjusts to fit a large range of profile designs, wall thicknesses and offsets used in vinyl hung and slider window production. The new adjustment tabs and connection bars flex to create a custom fit into almost every vinyl profile design, the company reports. It also works around fabrication burrs with a continuous, firm fit in the window stile. The designs expand over five different product categories including vent stops and locks, flush tilt latches, weeps and an integrated latch and lock system. |
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| A new casement hardware system achieves water resistance with a watertight, O-ring seal technology integrated within the operator. The stainless steel construction incorporates a new advanced composite assembly that thermally insulates the operator, significantly reducing the transfer of heat and cold into the home. The multi-point lock delivers 30 percent more vertical motion for maximum sash pull-in to close the window, and allow easier consumer operation with a low-friction design. The operator passes AAMA commercial grade 901-96 cycle test and meets AAMA 101 hardware load rating. The interlocking points will withstand 450 pounds of pulling force to pass AAMA DP-70, as well as Dade County impact and cycle testing. It is available in a choice of oil-rubbed bronze and satin nickel. The system includes detent lock and operator handles to indicate that the system is in the open and closed positions, including a foldaway crank handle that blends with the operator cover. The operator requires less than 1 foot-pound of operating torque on a large 113-pound window. |
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The Sentinel XP-45 is a concealed multi-point lock system for swing patio doors, unobtrusive for any door height. The lock complements the aesthetics of patio doors showing significantly less metal on the door edge. Users can engage the deadbolt independently of the shoot bolts, or activate the shoot bolts any time, assuring that users need not lift the lever handle and engage the shoot bolts before activating the dead bolt. The handle is also “locked out” when all multiple locking points are in the engaged positions. Both shoot and dead bolts extend one inch, meeting the highest levels of structural testing and most building codes, the company reports. Fewer faceplate mounting screws reduces friction, and an anti-slam device prevents the lock bolts from projecting out prior to the door being shut. The degree of hand rotation is 35 degrees for the consumer to lock the shoot bolts or open the door. A durable handle return spring prevents “handle sag” through repeated use.
219/696-5950 | www.ashlandhardware.com |
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Previously supplying machinery primarily to small and medium size window and door manufacturers, ATech Machine now offers a complete range of automated machinery to meet the needs of larger manufacturers as well. It recently entered a joint venture with Murat Machine to offer fully automated four-point welders, CNC corner cleaners and a variety of other machines to be featured in an expanded display in Atlanta.
301/556-9789 | www.ATechMachine.com
The Azo-Brader from Azon USA Inc. mechanically abrades any thermal barrier cavity to securely lock in the energy-saving polymer to the profile. Approved applicators participate in the company’s E-Quality Audit program to ensure higher quality standards during manufacturing and ongoing monitoring of the pour and debridge process. Extruders and manufacturers using the company’s technology receive confirmation per AAMA processing guidelines and the audit program that mechanical surface conditioning by this machine can favorably increase polymer adhesion to high-performance surface finishes, while also improving shear strength.
800/788-5942 | www.azonintl.com |
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| The Titan glass washing system is engineered to provide a premium level of performance. Combining contemporary ideas with original concepts, it offers enhanced processing and easy maintenance. |
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| The FlexiGlyde automatic flexible spacer application system provides a cost effective, horizontal solution for both low- and high-volume IG production lines. From Billco Manufacturing, the applicator can be integrated into a variety of layouts, and easily replace existing manual application tables. A dual-head option allows the same equipment to apply spacers from different suppliers, with zero changeover time. |
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| The CNC 2200 Series glass cutting system with edge deletion technology is available with new performance enhancements. |
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The Versa Clean Series washer will feature its processing capabilities and design features.
724/452-7390 | www.billco-mfg.com |
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FoamStik foam in place flexible gasketing sealant can reduce labor, waste and cost per part while improving sealant performance, the company reports. It is effective in automated sealant application, and can be customized to fit the needs of manufacturers, including the window and door industry.
414/774-2250 | www.bostik-us.com |
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The Glass Retriever is a remnant system that maximizes inventory by helping increasing yield and minimizing obsolete stock. Also on display is the unique Storage drawer system—that with a shuttle system—supplies glass to the cutting line. A variety of shop dollies, harp rack and glass racks for trucks will also be on display.
450/477-6682 | www.bromerinc.com |
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The fully automated, shape-capable first’flexspacer line, from Bystronic Glass Inc., is targeted toward the commercial IG manufacturer using Super Spacer in its IG units. Components of the system include a three-brush pair washer with electronic speed control, an automatic ESA application robot with grid marking device, a tandem glass fill with an assembly press with both krypton and argon filling capability, and a hot-melt sealing robot with corner wiping tool.
The smart’cutSD is a residential glass-cutting machine. The system includes an automated freefall and positioning table, shape-cutting machine and breakout table. Key features include: template digitizing, shape cutting and deletion, and breakout display.
800/247-3332 | www.bystronic-glass.com |
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High Performance SDL grille systems, custom engineered to meet a manufacturer’s sales and marketing needs, are offered by Creative Millwork Inc. Offering a complete range of profiles in cellular vinyl, aluminum and wood, the supplier can develop and provide a company with a successful SDL offering to meet the growing demand for exterior and interior applied grilles. Grille patterns range from standard rectangles to intricate custom designs. Its Grille-Pro+ configurator/ordering software allows seamless import of fabricator SDL orders for fast three-to-five-day turnaround.
888/759-7121 | www.creativemillwork.com
UltraTech 5421 Auto Tilt series hardware from Deco Products provides the homeowner with a clean, low profile-looking lock system. The tilt latch assembly is concealed within the extrusion to provide a modern style window. The innovative locking system combines the lock, tilt and clean-on-demand options into one flush lock. It will accommodate window sizes from 19 inches to 36 inches and up. More than 57 powder colors are available, along with nine special plated finishes.
800/327-9751 | gtimp@decoprod.com
D-2000 Reactive IG sealant is the only butyl-based hot melt sealant in the world, and demonstrates the lowest moisture vapor transmission rate and gas permeance rate, argon, of any sealant, the company reports. From Delchem, the sealant reacts with atmospheric moisture, cross-linking and forming covalent chemical bonds with the glass and spacer immediately upon application. It has initial green strength, almost immediate, and is tack-free within minutes of application. The sealant is fully compatible with all known spacer materials as well as all known manual and automated IG production systems. It is used with many types of low-E glass, with no interference with the coatings. The sealant contains no hazardous ingredients or inert fillers.
302/426-1800 | www.delchem.com
A decorative glass program from Designer Glass International is compatible with all major insulating glass systems. A wide range of patterns can be developed using beveled and textured glass shapes held in place by a muntin/grid system. The system is lightweight, allowing window and door fabricators to utilize existing hardware packages.
585/742-5633 | www.dgiglass.com
The Weathermate Sill Pan provides seamless protection at sill corners and assists positive drainage of water to the exterior. Its seamless backdam provides an extra barrier if water finds its way to the back of the sill. It is sold as a two-piece assembly including a right- and left-corner piece. The integrated corner design provides another layer of protection against water intrusion. The two pieces facilitate easy adjustment to fit most windowsill widths. The sill pan components are molded from a translucent polymer for consistent thickness, will not rust or rot, and are compatible with standard adhesives and sealants, the company reports.
519/339-5028 | www.insulateyourhome.com |
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