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The vinyl window cooperative, the Earthwise Group, is a strategic alliance of 14 vinyl window manufacturers that have pooled their knowledge, technical expertise and purchasing power to provide highly engineered, quality products to consumers throughout North America.
866/993-9473 | www.earthwisewindows.com
| The EZ Rad grid placement system reduces shaped muntin fabrication and installation time up to 60 percent over conventional methods. Grid installers place spokes on an upright easel/table, over a template of the grid design. A D-ring is then placed over the grids and each spoke is locked in place into the D-ring. With the properly measured and completely assembled grid, the D-ring is then transported to a washed or unwashed pane of glass where the finished grid is applied and the D-ring removed. The easel is designed to handle panes ranging in size from 18 to 96 inches. The D-ring is available in small, medium and large sizes, depending on the diameter of the glass. Standard D-rings are designed for three and five-spoke, half-round patterns. Most custom and signature grid patterns can be accommodated upon request. |
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| Developed in the UK and represented in the Americas by Edgetech I.G. Inc, the Form8tor allows fabricators to bend up to eight profiles at any one time, increasing productivity and profit levels. Designed for flexibility, the bending table can be used to produce repetitive orders for new construction, straightforward arches for residential archways, gothic designs for church restoration and numerous others. |
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| The Intelliclip “targeted grid placement” system is designed for automated production lines producing units with Edgetech’s Super Spacer products. It is software driven, involving a robotic spacer notching system assuring accurate placement to eliminate operator error when installing grids. The muntin bar location slit is automatically produced as the spacer is robotically applied to the glass with razor-edge accuracy. The system positions the grid up to 10 times more accurately than with any other automated spacer application technology, the company reports. The clip itself is made of translucent plastic and has a specially designed anchoring system to ensure secure placement. It is available as an option on Lisec, For.El, and Billco lines, and as an upgrade to some existing Super Space automated lines. |
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Partnering with Eco Coat Glass Protection Systems of Canada, Edgetech offers an environment-friendly glass protection system, Eco Coat. The temporary coating is applied to the glass and frame to protect against freight damage and construction debris. It protects against common hazards found at construction sites, including spattered concrete, paint and welding sparks. The coating easily peels from the product when ready, avoiding damage from razorblade scrapers.
800/233-4383 | www.edgetechig.com |
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The Spectrum Detective and Beamsplitter Pro are portable instruments that simultaneously measure the UV, visible and infrared transmission values of a given window product. From Electronic Design To Market Inc., the system is self-contained, so no additional light sources and no adjustments are necessary. Glass samples slide into an opening and performance data appears on the display.
419/861-1030 | www.edtm.com |
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| The 3500 Series Fully Automated Glazer performs high production sealant applications using a state-of-the-art control system that automatically applies a consistent diameter bead of sealant at speeds up to 30 inches per second using the company’s fluid metering technologies. It is mechanically driven and electronically controlled. The 3000 series glazer is offered in both horizontal and vertical styles. Available to perform hot, cold or two-part applications and can be set up for bead sizes from .06 inches up to .50 inches in diameter. |
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| The IG Secondary Seal Glazer incorporates a state-of-the-art control system that automatically applies a consistent bead diameter at speeds up to 20 inches per second. The unit uses Erdman’s fluid metering system to ensure seal at corners and the start position. The sealant bead diameter is adjustable, and sizing and sealant application is automatic. Safety mats are available for the operator’s side of the table. The machine is designed to prevent damage to product due to situations such as over travel, and servo errors. The system is available to perform hot, cold and two-part applications. It is available in the 3000 and 5000 series. |
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| The Screw Feeder raises screws from the hopper and drops them into a track, conveying them to an escapement that blows them through a screw feeding tube to a desired screwdriver. Tolerance is built in for screw variation. The hopper does not vibrate, to minimize abrasion to painted or polished screws. It is easy to clean and low maintenance, the company reports. |
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| The Hand Assist Glazing Table offers a state-of-the-art servo control system using the company’s fluid metering technologies to provide a consistent diameter bead of sealant at speeds up to 30 inches per second. The controls will allow an operator to reliably and consistently apply a properly proportioned bead of sealant. Hand assists are available to perform hot, cold or two-part glazing and can be setup for bead sizes from .060 inches up to .50 inches in diameter. Custom models, configurations and sizes are available. |
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The EACyclamp has a state-of-the-art operator interface control system allowing rapid and accurate size changes and assembly of various frame components. It will automatically clamp square and hold the frame components in place, then nail, staple or screw the components together. The machine will work with wood, aluminum, vinyl and composites. Easel or horizontal style machines are available with customized tooling.
763/389-9475 | www.erdmanautomation.com |
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A vast range of machine tools is available from FomUSA for cutting and machining aluminum, light alloy and PVC profiles; frame construction and assembly machines; automated cutting and machining lines. User-friendly Windows-based 3-D software is used, and the company’s headquarters provides full service support and offers an extensive parts inventory for North America.
888/267-5322 | www.fomgroupusa.com |
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Setting blocks, separator pads, foam wrap tape, chimney blocks, threshold gaskets, corner joint gaskets, custom gaskets, bumpers, and muntin tapes are offered by Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket Co. Inc., which has been serving the needs of the fenestration industry for more than 50 years, it reports. The company is a 3M authorized dealer and converter.
800/777-0202 | www.franklowe.com
E-Z Shape extrusion bending foam is injected into vinyl extrusion cavities prior to bending, eliminating the need for cavity support snakes, the supplier explains. It expands to completely fill the cavity void without regard to lot-to-lot internal extrusion dimensional variances. The foam remains in the extrusion, and is flexible to bend with the profile. Shapes formed with the foam are thermally enhanced, and shapes bent with the foam can be welded with no sacrifice to weld strength or off gassing.
248/969-4218 | www.futuracoatings.com
Profile bending machines from Fux Maschinenbau und Kunststofftechnik GmbH make it is possible to bend PVC profiles without liquid medium. The bending equipment is said to be absolutely clean, user-friendly and environmentally friendly. The supplier also offers profile laminating machines developed to apply films to profiles made of plastic, metal or wood.
(437) 5626-1110 | www.midwestgroupone.com and www.jsapvcmachineries.com
A new line of hardware components for push-out casement windows features G-U Hardware’s non-corrosive finish. The hardware is designed to accommodate both single- and double-sash casements with old world features and includes multi-point locking to improve forced entry resistance and product performance. Also available is a new four-bar hinge that incorporates both egress and washability in one hinge.
800/927-1097 | www.g-u.com |
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RapidStrength window bedding silicone sealant is cold applied and provides fast green strength in the construction of residential and commercial windows and doors. The fast cure sealant features a snap time of roughly six to twelve minutes, the company reports. A two-part silicone, its mix ratio allows a manufacturer to adjust the sealant’s cure speed to perfectly match the speed of its assembly line. Maximum strength occurs within 60 to 90 minutes.
877/943-7325 | www.gesealants.com
The Glasslam Laminating Pavilion, measuring 4,000-square-feet, will display custom pumps and related equipment for the in-house laminating process using its resin materials. Special emphasis is being placed on the new Polylam urethane laminating system, which enables glass fabricators and window manufacturers to laminate a wide array of safety and security glass products. Within the pavilion, a group of Glasslam licensed manufacturers will also be displaying their laminated glass products, such as hurricane impact windows and doors, high performance ballistics glass, glass-clad polycarbonates, and an impressive selection of decorative safety glass products.
954/975-3233 | www.glasslam.com
The FCH2 architectural flat-glass tempering system from Glasstech Inc. is a gas-fired, forced-convection system that processes clear or coated glass, including hard- and soft-coated low-E glass. Under normal circumstances, the system can heat clear glass at a typical cycle time of 30 seconds per millimeter of thickness and high-performance, soft-coat low-E glass at a typical cycle time of 33 seconds per millimeter, the supplier reports. Reduced heating time provides for higher quality with less distortion, improves productivity, results in superior flatness and reduces processing cost. Gas-fired, forced-convection heating offers the lowest energy costs per square foot of glass processed and has been proven to be as much as 50 percent less expensive to operate than standard electric heaters, according to the company. Also, gas provides 25 percent shorter cycle times.
419/661-9500 | www.glasstech.com |
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The Gforce scratch removal system removes scratches from all types of glass, including laminated and low-E glass. It is portable and easy to use. The one-step process has been independently tested and proven to remove scratches without distortion, the company reports.
866/735-2787 | www.glasweld.com |
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Jinan Haya Machinery Co. Ltd. says it is the leading manufacturer for PVC and aluminum door and window machines, insulating glass machines and insulating glass sealant (butyl and silicone) in China. It has successfully supplied machinery to more than 3,000 window and door manufacturers, it reports. Having obtained an ISO 9001 international quality control certificate, it has also supplied machines with CE certification.
(86531) 8890-5327 | www.hayamachine.com
Application equipment designed specifically to pump hot melt butyl sealants in IG production applications will be featured by Hot Melt Technologies Inc. in Atlanta. These units have accurate temperature control to ±1degree, 15- or 50-pound tank capacity, durable heated hoses and ergonomic handguns. System prices start at around $4,700.
248/853-2011 | www.hotmelt-tech.com
ProLatch is a customizable, automatic sash lock with a design the fits most sliding and hung window applications. From Interlock USA Inc., the hardware provides automatic locking action and a removable cover that can be tailor-made to offer window manufacturers exclusive aesthetics and finishes. Proven hurricane resistant, the hardware has been impact certified in various product applications.
877/852-8808 | www.interlockna.com |
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The Praxis corner crimping machine automatically crimps then glues the corner key in place. From Atla-Coop and distributed by JRM International Inc., the machine crimps the corner keys in place, drills the holes and injects the glue. It is fully electronic, so the user can control the location of the holes and regulate the amount of glue, a two-part epoxy.
815/282-9330 | www.jrminternational.com |
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