Ultraframe
for the Ultimate in Decorative Choice
Ultraframe
has launched a new range of decorative glazing bar internal claddings
to allow consumers to design their conservatory interiors to reflect their
individual tastes.
This range of internal claddings, in a choice of design styles, will allow
consumers to further customise interiors to bring additional choice and
a coordinated approach to conservatory aesthetics.
The new sculptured claddings complement virtually any window profile and
work well with the UltraSelect range of decorative fascia strips - of
which 40 KM has been sold to date. This latest addition now provides installers
with a full suite of decorative internal claddings.
The Ultraframe Georgian cladding does not require complex mitre cuts at
the jack rafter position as it is square edged to facilitate easy and
tidy jointing. Similarly, there is no need for silicone for joint sealing.
By enhancing customisation options for installers and conservatory retailers
alike, these new undercappings increase consumer choice. Furthermore because
these increased options are being offered at no additional cost, they
bring an added sales advantage and an additional profit opportunity.
Tel: 01200 443311
Email: mailto:sales@ultraframe.co.uk
Web: http://www.ultraframe.co.uk
Less
Stress with New 4th Corner Weld Cycle
GTI-Kombimatec
has introduced an optional 4th corner weld cycle for its EKS432 Single
Head Welder.
This
feature, which is already available on all Kombimatec Multi-Head Welders,
involves a special procedure whereby the setting plate is removed when
clamping the final piece of the 4th corner, ensuring that both faces are
clamped accurately before the welding process begins. Consequently, no
stretching of the frame is required, reducing the stress that would otherwise
be placed on the other three existing welded joints.
Suitable for fabricating smaller windows such as sash style frames, the
EKS432 is a fully automatic welder unit with integrated digital temperature
control for accuracy and reliability. All functions such as welding temperature,
pressure etc. may be set individually and independently of each other
for greater flexibility. The EKS432 adapts itself to the cross-section
of the profile to be welded, whilst built-in programs allow a qualified
technician to mimic the automatic cycle to simplify fault diagnosis and
minimise inconvenience.
Tel: 01582 455934
Email: mailto:sales@gtikombi.co.uk
Web: http://www.gtikombi.demon.co.uk
A
New Star Sparkles at Wimbledon
Re-new
Glass of Slough has been using Chemetall's Crystal Guard to bring a shine
to the windows of the Broadcast Centre at the famous All England Club
at Wimbledon. Re-new Glass, a company which specialises in glass restoration,
protection and maintenance used the Chemetall product Crystal Guard when
it was contracted to refurbish the windows of the Broadcast Centre at
Wimbledon, in time for last year's tournament.
First the window surface was prepared. Re-new achieves a clean surface
by mechanically cleaning the surface of the glass. To achieve this the
company uses a polishing system which is quick, clean and free of mess.
This process not only removes any contamination caused by the weather
and pollution, but it also polishes the surface of the glass removing
any scratches.
The problem Re-new then had was how to keep the glass looking good. This
was when the company discovered Crystal Guard. Crystal Guard acts as a
protective coating on the surface of the glass. It prevents staining of
the glass and is hydrophobic so reducing the accumulation of dirt. This
was the type of product Re-new needed when it was awarded the contract
to replenish the hydrophobic qualities with a simple, cost effective maintenance
system. The result is that the glass looks better for longer and requires
less upkeep. In order to keep standards high Re-new technicians have been
specially trained by Chemetall personnel in the application of Crystal
Guard.
At Wimbledon Crystal Guard was applied in situ on the windows. Re-new
Glass can also apply this coating onto windows at its factory, before
the glass is actually put in place.
Tel: 01908 649333
Email: mailto:ukinfo@chemetall.com
KAT
Expands its Brand Product Base
KAT
UK has expanded its operations to bring its full range of niche window
and door products fully under the KAT brand. This has been carried out
to better meet the needs of a market place that is putting more emphasis
on replacing existing first generation, lower grade PVCu products with
more technologically and aesthetically advanced modern day alternatives.
The KAT product range aims to fulfil those areas of the market place that
fabricators cannot fulfil with their existing production capabilities.
Most fabricators have efficient manufacturing-lines to meet the cost and
delivery demands of high volume window and door outputs. Yet specialised
products such as patio doors and vertical sliding windows require a completely
different manufacturing approach - one that requires significant investment
in machinery, components and skills.
'We can take the pressure of manufacturing niche products away from the
fabricator, while still giving him the opportunity to add specialised
ranges to his overall product portfolio,' said KAT director David Richards.
'The cost implications of adding a new niche product to an existing line
is rarely cost effective if the potential volumes are not sufficient -
but not having access to that product as an added value alternative might
make the difference between winning or losing a contract. This is where
KAT steps in.
'The KAT brand has made a significant impact on the market place with
its patio doors over the last few years - providing uncompromising quality
and service,' he continued. 'Our other products were launched under the
same premise but with a little more stealth - we wanted to ensure that
they were product areas that would work both for our customers and for
ourselves. Both the vertical sliders and the composite doors have made
steady headway now and I feel confident that they will add value to our
customers' own product portfolios.'
The Macclesfield based company now includes its full range of patio door
products, VS vertical sliding windows, and composite doors within the
KAT brand.
Tel: 01625 439666
Email: mailto:sales@katuk.co.uk
Web: http://www.katuk.co.uk
Millenco
Hardware and Marshall-Tufflex have worked together to create a dedicated
shootbolt solution.
The Marshall-Tufflex lock takes no longer to fit than a simple, traditional
espagnolette, so no increased labour costs are necessary. This means that
the same amount of time and effort is being put into a window that is
offering far superior security. The shootbolt sits comfortably in Marshall-Tufflex's
slimline Strata window system, providing a high level of security without
compromising on the timber effect aesthetics of the system's sightlines.
'The choice was to either redevelop the system to incorporate a Eurogroove,
or source a dedicated locking solution,' said Marshall-Tufflex's national
sales manager Tom Malarkey. 'At the end of the day there was no reason
to change the system. Its popularity among our fabricators and their own
customer base was indicative of this. Developing our own lock was the
simplest and most cost effective way for all concerned. And by starting
from scratch we were able to take into account our bevelled suite as well,
developing a 'one lock fits all' design for improved stocking requirements.
Marshall-Tufflex wants to encourage its fabricators to take a much longer
term perspective on business development. It wants them to achieve this
by taking more responsibility for their own brand positioning in the market
place. The new shootbolt is an important element in this - increasing
security means added value to the finished product. That finished product
is an ideal vehicle to 'up-sell' - better security, better installation,
better overall performance giving a longer life expectancy. For the quality
hungry retail market this means that, with minimal effort and investment
on the fabricator's behalf, lucrative new marketing opportunities are
opening up.
'Our fabricators have probably got it easier than most,' continued Tom.
'Our Strata system has, for many years, preceded the growing trend for
more sculpted timber effect profiles. Adding the Marshall-Tufflex lock
to the equation takes an old and trusted favourite well ahead in the market
place without the need for large chunks of investment in changing production
facilities.'
Tel 01902 454543
Email: mailto:sales@millenco.net
Web: http://www.millenco.net
New
Speed Fix Ringbeam from Newdawn
Newdawn
and Sun has launched its new Speed Fix Ringbeam designed to make fabrication
of its conservatory roof system simpler and quicker. Other roof components
have also been improved to complement the product.
The new design cuts time spent on preparing and fabricating the ring beam
and box gutter. No need to mark out, drill and then insert fixing nuts.
Just cut the ring beam to size and then slide on all the fixing plates
before joining the ring beam.
The eaves filler, which swivels with the roof pitch from 2.5 to 45 degrees,
is then positioned between the plates and the bar centres are ready. Fixing
plates are supplied cut to size with the Hank Bushes inserted and in five
different types to suit the style of installation. All are designed to
swivel and lock in position at the required pitch when the bars are in
place.
Awkward angles are eliminated with the new variable ring beam joint which
adjusts to suit the roof. The pre-set ring beam joints have been modified
to fit the new ring beam.
The ring beam accommodates either the Newdawn aluminium ogee gutter or
any PVCu gutters with ease. For more information, contact the Newdawn
technical team.
Contact: Louise Kotka
Tel: 01789 764444
Email: mailto:sales@newdawn-sun.co.uk
Profile
22 Launches New Sash Reinforcement
Profile
22 has launched a new continuous sash reinforcement designed to simplify
and speed up frame installation.
Available now, the 2466 reinforcement allows the fitting of shootbolt
espagnolette locking gear without it having to be cut.
The new design provides full support along the locking faces, which is
particularly advantageous across wide profile spans. It also saves time
at the assembly stage and provides additional protection for the locking
gear.
Contact: Keith White
Tel: 01952 290910
Web: http://www.profile22.co.uk
‘Synseal
believes in listening to its customers so that we can respond quickly
and intelligently if they need help. That's exactly what we've done,'
comments Nick Dutton, Sales and Marketing Director of Synseal Extrusions
Ltd, 'in response to a number of our customers requesting an easi-clean
friction stay as a result of changes in local authority specifications.
We have managed to locate such a product and now hold stocks of the Avocet
16'' easi-clean hinge.'
The new hinge now incorporates a switch allowing the opened vent to slide
down to the friction stay to enable external cleaning of the sash from
inside the building.
Tel: 01623 443 200
Web: http://www.synseal.com
Quick
Slide find WindowMASTER®'s all White
UK
Fasteners has introduced a new 'white finish' to the heads of its window
screws in the WindowMASTER® range. Available to all UK Fasteners'
customers, this finish is available on a limited range of fasteners.
The white-headed screws were initially introduced on the request of Quick
Slide, the manufacturer of PVC vertical sliding sash windows.
Previously working with another supplier Margaret Whittaker, Buyer for
Quick Slide Windows, explains why the company made the switch: 'UK Fasteners
are one of the best screw distributors in the UK - we have never been
let down by their products or their service. The price and quality is
excellent and we would have no hesitation in recommending them. The white-headed
screws were originally only used by Quick Slide, but our sister companies,
Quick Frame and Scholes Windows, were so impressed with UK Fasteners they
now fabricate using their screws.'
Tel: 01242 577077
Email: mailto:ukfasteners@btconnect.com
Web: http://www.ukfasteners.com
GTI-Kombimatec
Opens the Door to Greater Productivity
With
many window fabricators now also adding doors to their portfolio, GTI-Kombimatec
has introduced two new machines that aim to provide reliable, safe and
effective solutions for routing door sections or locks.
For
fabricators for whom door manufacturing is becoming an increasingly important
profit centre, the AMC602 Automatic Machining Centre offers full CNC control
for accuracy and speed. Fully programmable for different routing requirements
via a dedicated PC program, the AMC602 is built for lasting performance,
with a solid electro-welded steel structure. Automatic tool changing is
achieved with six tool options.
Whilst offering speed and precision, the AMC602 is also safe to use, incorporating
a pneumatic safety clamping device and full protection of the machine
to reduce risk of injury.
Aimed mainly at small to medium output fabricators is the MMC308 Manual
Machining Centre for doors. Whilst offering the cost benefits of a manual
machine, the MMC308 also has a semi-automated control console for superb
precision. An adjustable pneumatic copier pin acts as a template, closely
following the shape of each door section or lock to produce extremely
accurate end results. Pneumatic rotation from 0 - 90 deg. is achievable
for each door section or lock, whilst 4 adjustable pneumatic clamps and
electronic variable speed control allow the operator to significantly
increase productivity in comparison with traditional methods.
Powered by a three-phase HP motor, the MMC308 represents a long-term alternative
to fully automated machinery. Its designers also focused on producing
a safer alternative to older-style manual machines, equipping the machine
with a pneumatic safety clamping device and full machine protection to
protect the operator.
GTI-Kombimatec's Sales Director Ian Wheatley believes that both new machines
represent a suitable choice for any size of fabricator wanting to expand
its door manufacturing business:
'The AMC602 offers everything a door fabricator would need to increase
productivity on a large scale, whilst our MMC308 represents an ideal middle
ground between manual and automatic. Both are highly efficient, reliable
machines which are also very safe to use and will increase productivity
and profits. They are also affordable and fit neatly into an existing
production line. We are already receiving many enquiries from fabricators
looking for exactly this type of solution.'
Tel: 01582 455934
Email: mailto:sales@gtikombi.co.uk
Web: http://www.gtikombi.demon.co.uk