Sternfenster reinvests in Super Spacer
Lincoln based fabricator, Sternfenster, has invested in a new automated spacer application line that will use Edgetech’s Super Spacer warm edge spacer bar.
Representing an investment of £1m, the 42m Forel machine features an air cushion conveying system and a robotic hot melt applicator that’s designed to ensure smooth and precise movement and bonding of window components.
It also features an anti-static bar with a quality scanner and a dedicated quality check station and can accommodate the processing of Georgian bars, further expanding Sternfenster’s design and performance capabilities.
Requiring only a small number of employees to operate, it not only enhances Sternfenster’s productivity but also helps the company to navigate industry labour shortages.
Sternfenster glass production & stores manager, Einars Kalva, commented: “Super Spacer delivers exceptional thermal performance, resulting in impressive U-values for our windows.
“This translates to significant energy savings for our customers and minimises the risk of condensation on the IGU.
“With the new application line, we’re able to manufacture exceptional units more quickly, efficiently and in higher volumes than before.
“We’ve received a huge amount of support from Edgetech in recent years, and benefitted from their expertise and excellent customer service,” he adde.
“In particular, I want to thank Edgetech’s head of sales, Tony Palmer. Tony has an enormous amount of expertise, and is always on hand to offer advice and support.
“He’s been instrumental in helping us get the most out of our new automated line. Supportive suppliers like Edgetech have played a key role in allowing Sternfenster to thrive over the last fifty years.”
Tony Palmer commented: “The trend towards automation is rapidly accelerating in UK fenestration.
“Sternfenster’s farsighted investment positions them perfectly for their future growth, and with Super Spacer at the core of their production line, they’re well-equipped to deliver outstanding windows and doors for years to come.
