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Adhesives and adhesive bonding equipment
News Release from: Sika | Subject: dvanced bonding and sealing
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 May 2006
Advanced bonding and sealing for window
industry
Sika has introduced advanced bonding and sealing solutions for the next generation of window systems which, it claims, offers technical breakthroughs for the fenestration industry.
Sika has introduced advanced bonding and sealing solutions for the next generation of window systems which, it claims, offers technical breakthroughs for the fenestration industry in terms of new design possibilities, efficient manufacturing processes and cost reduction The company's range of proven adhesive technologies for direct glazing in PVC-U, aluminium, timber and composite materials address market demands for greater production efficiencies and innovative design, while offering significant benefits to system manufacturers, fabricators and installers
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 8 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Recent years have seen great technological advances in adhesives.
A key feature of modern adhesive technology is the ability to form a permanent bond between materials with very different properties.
One important new area of application is in window manufacture," comments Jeff Richards, Head of Sika Industry's Fenestration Group.
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"Our system solutions for direct glazing represent the future for window design, based on our proven, market-leading technologies for the automotive industry.
We work with our fenestration partners, in both the domestic and commercial sectors, to improve and diversify their window systems.
This helps them to hold or grow market share in challenging market conditions and increase the value of their products." Sika's system solutions for direct glazing include SikaBond, SikaFast and Sikasil ranges for structural strengthening of window sashes by direct bonding of insulated glass units to sashes made of PVC-U or any other material.
Instead of using distancing/location blocks within the sash frame, the IGU is secured using adhesive applied to all four sides of the frame.
All loads are thus uniformly distributed to the frame, preventing localised high stress points on the frame, improving the stability and rigidity of the frame, reducing the risk of glass breakage and making the integrity of the window safer to handle.
Because the glass provides rigidity and structural integrity to the sash frame, minimal or no steel reinforcement is required and frame width can be reduced, saving on raw material costs.
The resulting slimline frame reduces sightlines and enhances overall aesthetics and natural light/ambience within the room.
Other added advantages of direct glazing technologies are improved thermal performance, acoustic properties and long-term durability of the frame.
As the process can be highly automated, it also offers fabricators major improvements in ease of use and manufacturing efficiencies.
"European countries, such as Austria, are already successfully utilising Sika products for direct glazing in window manufacture and recognising the significant advantages of using this innovative technology.
Sika's existing expertise as a development partner to the UK fenestration industry opens up a wealth of opportunities for differentiation and subsequent business growth," adds Jeff.
As one of the world?s market-leading full range suppliers of adhesive and sealant technologies, Sika uses its expertise, knowledge and systems solutions to grow and develop profitable markets with its fenestration partners.
Sika works in partnership with systems companies and fabricators to develop unique tailored solutions, backed with immediate local technical support and advice.
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