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KAT UK Launches New KAT Zendow Patio Door

KAT UK, the supplier of patio doors and sliding sash windows has announced the exclusive launch of the KAT Zendow patio door system.

The KAT Zendow patio door exactly matches the new Status Zendow window profile. The 45 current Zendow window fabricators now have the complete window and door solution.

The KAT Zendow patio door will be enhanced by original KAT UK features such as the stainless steel six point locking mechanism, optional top and bottom shootbolts, exclusive handle design, threshold and trims.

Members of the KAT team spent time in Belgium developing the new patio door with the design department of Deceuninck Status to ensure that the finished product matched current market needs.

The new Zendow patio was thoroughly tested prior to its launch on 1st September 2005. Prior to this, in May 2005, KAT UK imported a Zendow patio from the continent, added KAT UK's features then mounted it on a van and presented the patio to its customer base.

KAT UK's managing director, David Richards said: ‘The new Zendow patio was very well received with some customers wanting to place an order the day they were notified that KAT would be fabricating a Zendow patio. We're very confident that it will be a popular choice among fabricators, specifiers and installers.’

Tel: 01625 439666
Email: mailto:sales@katuk.co.uk
Web: http://www.katuk.co.uk

Pro Display™ - UK Based Screen Manufacturer Launches LCD Glass and LCD Film into the Architectural Glass Market

LCD Glass (10.5mm laminate) from Pro Display™ is a new product which the company says will transform the world of visual display and advertising. Not only can this LCD glass be used for privacy and security, but this special LCD polymer has been developed as a high definition projection screen and should not be confused with standard privacy glass products. This special glass laminate consists of a liquid crystal polymer which changes its visual appearance when an electrical current is activated. A simple ON / OFF mode transforms the glass from being transparent (clear) to translucent (opaque) - When the glass is in its opaque or frosted state, images can be projected onto the glass to create a high definition digital video / presentation screen (up to UXGA resolution) Suitable for advertising, presentations and home cinema applications. Plasma quality images projected onto glass.

LCD Film (370 microns) - this film technology can be applied to existing glass.

Pro Display™ has also developed a new LCD Film which can be applied to any existing glass or Plexiglas. The LCD Film offers greater flexibility within the industry; installers can apply the LCD technology in areas where it is difficult to replace the glass. This special film consists of a liquid crystal polymer which can change its visual appearance when an electrical current is activated. The edge of the film has an electrical contact strip which transforms the film from clear (transparent) to frosted (translucent) using a simple ON/OFF switch. When the film is in its translucent or frosted state images can be projected onto the glass creating a high definition digital display screen (up to UXGA resolution). Other applications for the LCD Film include privacy and security. Pro Display is actively seeking dealers within the glass industry to market the company’s LCD products.

Contact: Paul Beswick

Tel - 0870 766 8438

Email - paulb@prodisplay.co.uk

http://www.prodisplay.co.uk/

Even More Plus Points to Solaglas’ New Conservatory Roof Unit Range

SGG CLIMAPLUS® COMFORT+ conservatory roof double glazed units are the first on the market to incorporate SGG BIOCLEAN® to give the dual action self-cleaning function in combination with advanced solar control performance (solar factor of only 0.38) and advanced thermal insulation (centre-pane U-value of 1.1W/m2.K).

'The beauty of the SGG BIOCLEAN® pyrolitic coating is that it will last the lifetime of the glass itself', says Kathryn Dalgleish, Marketing Manager of Solaglas MSN. 'It does not wear off or diminish in performance, like alternative spray on ‘easy-clean’ coatings. This means that its photocatalytic properties continue to break down dirt and the hydrophilic action of the glass causes rain water to wash the dirt away, year after year after year...'.

Thanks to the unique combination of high performance glass coatings, which gives the unit an attractive blue tint, the SGG CLIMAPLUS® COMFORT+ range offers more benefits than ever before. With three products in the range: COMFORT+, COMFORT+ PROTECT and COMFORT+ SILENCE, there is a solution to meet even the most demanding homeowners needs (see table 1).

In order to assist sales to both commercial and domestic buyers a suite of literature is readily available to Solaglas customers, in addition to product samples and heat reflection demonstration units for showroom use. For further details, email: solaglas.msn@saint-gobain-glass.com, telephone Solaglas MSN Leeds on: 0113 253 8030 or fax your enquiries marked ‘CONSERVATORY’ to: 0113 253 7659.

HAWA 10 - Sliding Folding Door Gear System

The HAWA 10 system for external sliding folding doors has been one of Häfele UK's most popular products for a number of years. The company says that it is still going from strength to strength, due to the fact that more and more homeowners appreciate the advantage of being able to open up a space to completely link their garden and home.

Designed for top quality projects, the system is suitable for domestic applications including conservatories and extensions.

The system comes complete with integral high security locking and compression sealing fittings to provide security and effective weather sealing.

The system is suitable for inward or outward opening door suites and is based on a bottom roller mechanism to support the weight of the doors, so no additional lintel is needed.

The HAWA 10 is suitable for suites of up to 7 doors, with a maximum door width of 850mm, so openings of up to 6 metres are easily achievable.

And because it is manufactured by the Swiss Engineers Hawa AG is a quality product.

Tel: 01788 548855
Email: mailto:ai@hafele.co.uk

New from Schüco International is Firestop II EI 60, an aluminium-frame fire door conforming to BS EN 1634-1: 2000, with a fire-resistance integrity and insulation rating of 60 minutes, the maximum standard normally required in the UK. An alternative version offering a60-minute fire-resistance integrity only rating is also available.

Based on Schüco’s tried and tested Firestop II system, it uses profiles, fittings and accessories which are largely identical. Since it also shares common components with the Schüco Royal S65 window and door system, the need for extra storage space is kept to the minimum and fabrication and installation are quick and easy.

It is available as a single leaf door (up to 1400 mm x 2491 mm) or in a double leaf format (up to 2637 mm x 2491 mm). It has a multi-functional groove and an innovative ‘quick-fit-hinge’ for fast clamped fixing of locks and security bolts. It is suitable for use as an emergency exit door and can be fitted with electronic locking for controlled access purposes.

The door can be glazed with a range of well-known fire-resistant glasses and its aluminium frame is thermally broken to ensure efficient insulation in everyday use. Its construction incorporates fireboard to cool the frame and heat-reactive intumescent strips to provide a secure seal in the event of a fire.

Narrow barrel hinges (in aluminium or stainless steel) and an optional concealed top door closer add aesthetic appeal. Matching EI 60 fixed glazed wall units come in a variety of sizes up to a maximum height of 4000 mm.

The Firestop II EI 60 system has been subjected to a pan-European testing procedure instigated by Schüco. The way in which fire protection agencies from the UK, Scandinavia, France, the Benelux countries, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and the Czech Republic have all co-operated on the project is being seen as a model for future industry co-operation.

Tel: 01908 282111
Web: http://www.schueco.co.uk

Masterframe Foils the Competition Again!

Quality PVC-U manufacturers have worked hard to improve the once highly-criticised quality and appearance of PVC-U sash windows. Now, in the latest move to take on wood, Masterframe says that its white foiled woodgrain finish has upped the ante in the competition for ‘best of breed’ amongst the replacement sashes.

Specialising in high quality sash windows since 1988, betting ‘the farm’ – or more appropriately ‘the window factory’ – on its ability to refine and develop PVC-U versions of traditional vertical sliders. Speaking about the latest in a long line of product innovations, Managing Director Alan Burgess says:

‘Customers say our windows look good but we never stop believing we can make them look even better. I’m sure our customers and homeowners alike will be delighted with the white finish which really does give windows the look of traditional painted wood.

Exclusively available through our Bygone Preferred Installer network, the white woodgrain finish is a logical progression that reflects our policy of continuous improvement.

It again shows our commitment to Bygone Preferred Installers by offering them a clear market advantage. PVC sash windows never looked so good.’

Tel: 01376 510410
Web: http://www.masterframe.co.uk

New Cerium Oxide Range Launched by Bohle UK

Bohle has launched a new range of Cerium Oxide Polishing Compounds into the UK.

Branded ‘Quest’ the range includes products for pre-silvering polishing up to hand polishing grades. Rare earth oxide polishing compounds are numerous, but, says Bohle, this new range, developed and manufactured in a new factory in the USA, has a unique range of performance and price advantages.

Commented Gary Dean, Bohle UK Managing Director ‘We wanted to rationalise our range of cerium offerings but at the same time try to offer our customers a new perspective on price and performance. To achieve this we searched worldwide and are very happy with our new situation which allows both ourselves and our customers to focus on one range, which solves any production requirement.’

Available ex-stock Manchester the Bohle Quest range is further complemented by a wider range of polishing and felt polishing wheels now offered by the company.

Tel: 0800 61 61 51
Web: http://www.bohle.ltd.uk

D R Services Delivers New Visions in Glass

Specialist glass door and glazing system company, D R Services has recently launched five new product lines.

The Hertfordshire-based distributor of high performance glazing systems and architectural ironmongery says that it is constantly working with consultants and contractors to ensure its product catalogue conforms to all current legislation and responds to contemporary design trends.

D R Services has launched:
The Sparta Pivot Door Set - a slimline and elegant system for installing single or double glass doors.

A new aluminium Balustrade Base Shoe intended to retain an 1100 mm high glass panel to help meet DDA and safety requirements for sliding doors.

A slimline panic bar system specifically designed for rather than adapted to glass doors offering style and flexibility.

D R Services' new Dry Fix Channel complete with clear silicone wedge gasket system can be combined with the company's latest shower tray design to create a totally frameless and seal free shower enclosure.

Tel: 01992 447122
Email: mailto:info@drservices.co.uk

Pyrobelite + Pyrobel + Matelux = The Perfect Match

In line with current architectural trends for pure minimalist forms, Glaverbel has introduced the fire resistant decorative glasses, Pyrobelite Matelux and Pyrobel Matelux.

A combination of light diffusing, translucent glass plus the tried and tested fire performance of Pyrobelite and Pyrobel means there is no need to compromise on design when looking for a glazing solution for doors and screens for applications where privacy is a must.

Matelux is a float glass, one side of which has been treated with a high-quality acid to produce a satiny finish.

Pyrobelite and Pyrobel from Glaverbel offer fire protection from 30 minutes integrity right up to 120 minutes integrity and insulation when glazed in tested systems. For more information contact Glaverbel UK on 01788 535353.

Web: http://www.glaverbel.com

Häfele Modular Entrance Door Pull Handle System

Häfele has announced the launch of a German made grade 304 Stainless Steel Modular Pull Handle System. The modular system allows door manufacturers the opportunity to fabricate on site pull handle sizes to their clients’ requirements. By using pre-fabricated modules, the pull handle can easily be assembled and fastened. The effect is a stable and long lasting full height entrance pull handle in satin stainless steel finish feature which can be mounted as bolt through or back to back.

The benefits of the modular system, as well as being 304 grade for external applications, offers many design opportunities in a choice of two diameters of stainless tube, in 35mm or 40mm diameter. The tube is available in 2 or 3 mtr modules and is cut to suit desired length on site; errors in cutting are compensated upto 5mm as cut edges are concealed within the end supports. A quick and easy assembly is the system’s main feature, while providing freedom of design for each doorset.

The length of pull handles can be upto 2000mm ; beyond this by the use of mid-point supports extra long lengths can be achieved. After sawing the tube, it is attached into the end support clamping system in the head of the support and then fixed complete by tightening the clamping screw. This clamping system negates the need for welding and offers a high level of stability for most applications. A choice of offset 45Æ end supports are available to allow easy access to door locking cylinders and clearance for key or cardswipe entry.

The system is rounded of with a choice of four decorative end-caps which are screwed onto the end supports with locknuts and then tightened with a wrench or made permanent with a suitable adhesive. The system thus allows multiple applications with very few respective modular parts. The fixing methods include simple bolt through with a stainless cap on the reverse; back to back version for timber and even a glass door fixings pack offering the option to mount onto frameless glass doors 10-12mm thick.

Contact Häfele UK on 01788 548855 or mailto:ai@hafele.co.uk For further details on this Modular System or a brochure.

Profile 22's Fully Sculptured FS70 Suite

Profile 22 says that its new FS70 sculptured profile system successfully combines the advantages of PVC-U windows with the aesthetics of traditional timber products. The new 70mm suite provides many benefits including low maintenance and good thermal performance, yet looks like wood both up close and from a distance giving it kerb appeal.

Available in white and a choice of two wood grain finishes, or with wood grain on the external face with white internally, FS70 is hard to distinguish from timber. The new profile also benefits from an integral low line high performance gasket, which maximises the glass area while at the same time giving an improved weather seal.
Energy efficiency ratings are further enhanced by the new system which incorporates not three but four thermal break chambers in its design, comfortably exceeding Government Building Regulations.

An extension to the comprehensive Profile 22 product range, FS70 can be specified with Safeware hardware for optimum security and peace of mind. The profile itself also holds security Kitemarks from the BSI and the police-approved Secured by Design scheme.

Tel: 01952 290910
Email: mailto:mail@profile22.co.uk
Web: http://www.profile22.com

Wendland’s Styal Select™ Offers Structural and Regional Accuracy with Postcode Database

Wendland says that its Styal Select™ roofing design and survey software is now the only system of its kind on the market to offer regional wind speeds and snow loading data as part of its automatic calculations. All customers need do is input the initial letters of the postcode area where the conservatory is to be built and the package accesses data displays to calculate glazing, rafter and tie bar options appropriate to both design and geographical area.

Styal Select™ has already been praised highly by Wendland customers for its easy-to-use qualities and accuracy. As a relatively small piece of software that runs as a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel, it can be carried to site using a basic laptop and provides fast, simple calculations to ensure that accurate, realistic and price-sensitive quotations can be given from the outset. This avoids common misunderstandings regarding issues such as tie bars, resulting in far fewer callbacks.

The software can easily be used by everyone from sales staff to site surveyors. Customers simply input initial figures, measurements and style options and Styal Select™ produces precise calculations as well as listing glazing bar options, advice on the use of reinforcements and whether or not tie bars are required. The addition of a postcode finder allows the user to obtain even more precise information as to the correct roof specification according to typical wind speed and snow loading data.

New Ultimate K Glass Detector

MJ Assembly, supplier and designer of glass detectors since 1995, has just launched its latest detector the new Ultimate Low E Detector.

The ultimate detector is three tools combined into one, it can detect the presence and position of Low E soft or hard coat contactlessly both on single panes of glass through to fully double glazed units. (IGU's).

With it's new external contacts it can also be used to check for edge deletion.
A new Activ detector has also been launched.

Web: http://www.glassdetectors.com

Stuga Rotary Tooling System Really Comes into its Own

The rotary tooling system that is standard on all Stuga Flowline cutting and prepping centres and Ecoline stand-alone prepping centres has proved to be invaluable to fabricators and profile companies alike with the demise of some of the well known systems suppliers recently, meaning that these large automatic machines have to be modified to handle changeovers in a hurry.

All cutting and prepping centres other than the Stuga ones have fixed tooling heads and when it comes to profile changes these heads usually have to be altered or sometimes even changed completely to allow for different preps, different hardware and different profile geometry. The Stuga rotary system is totally flexible with the possibility to stop any head at any position within three hundred and sixty degrees around the profile. The whole process is a simple software change followed by a rigorous testing procedure.

Numerous Premier Profiles fabricators have benefited from the ease of changeover and Schuco customers will shortly be benefiting the same way with the first one being Orion Windows in Devon who Stuga are re-programming to Profile 22.

As the market consolidates Stuga expects more rationalisation together with companies swapping systems to get the best deal. The company is uniquely placed to handle this with a team of three software specialists working in the field at all times.

The Flowline and Ecoline centres can quite comfortably handle multiple profile systems, which is extremely difficult to achieve with fixed head machines and a number of fabricators are running two, three or four systems now.

The rotary system Stuga uses is extremely reliable and has been used on various machine tools by many manufacturers worldwide for over one hundred years.

Tel: 01455 554203
Email: mailto:sales@stuga.co.uk
Web: http://www.stuga.co.uk

Groupco Offers A Winning Finish with Fuhr

Independent hardware distributor, Groupco, is introducing the enhanced Fuhr Silver Finish on all Fuhr components at no extra cost to its customers. The new silver bichromate coating offers improved corrosion protection and is double passivated to increase abrasion resistance.

Prior to being launched in the UK, Fuhr’s advanced Silver Finish has been tried and tested throughout other export markets for over two years. It has passed 500 hours of salt spray testing without red rust formation. In addition to technical benefits relating to durability, Fuhr’s new passivating process is also free from Chrome Six.

Groupco is phasing in the improved Silver Finish on Fuhr’s current range of hardware, including the popular Multisafe range of multipoint locking systems.
Richard Duncan, Groupco’s Managing Director comments: ‘This is much more than just a cosmetic change and offers a number of major customer benefits, particularly in terms of durability, without a corresponding price increase. And although the new Silver Finish will now be offered as standard, fabricators and installers will still be able to order Fuhr components with the existing yellow bichromate finish for repair and maintenance purposes.’

As part of the changeover to Fuhr Silver, Groupco is also adopting Fuhr’s part numbering system to enable easier product identification on packaging, in stores and on orders/invoices. Further information, including the pages in Groupco’s catalogue that have been modified to reflect the change, can be downloaded in PDF format from Groupco’s website http://www.groupcoltd.co.uk.

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