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Posted On - 19/04/2021
Dormakaba has added a new range of matt black fittings to its glass door range. Available for hinged, pivoted and sliding doors, the powder-coated Night Edition #304 installation sets, locks and handles will ensure a high-quality finishing touch, the company said. A range of Dormakaba sets are now available in the new Night Edition #304 finish, including the Muto M...
Posted On - 19/04/2021
Swisspacer has expanded the scope of its online tool, Caluwin, so that IGU and window manufacturers can easily check if the use of Swisspacer Air is able to achieve the pressure equalisation required to avoid the damage caused by climatic loads. These loads include different climatic zones and height differences. The online claculator also makes it possible to determine whether...
Posted On - 12/04/2021
Glasstops UK recently turned to Kolbus Autobox to provide protective packaging for its flat glass products, including table-top protectors, mirrors, and coloured worktops, all of which are delivered nationwide. Until recently, orders were packaged in wooden crates which, while was safe, was a costly and time-consuming way to manage outgoing deliveries, the company said. Glasstops managing director, Daniel Dunwoody-Kneafsey, discovered...
Posted On - 12/04/2021
Achieving a flush fit when working with glass, often from height, can be time-consuming and challenging in terms of safety, but not with TaperLoc from CRL, the company has reported. “Complete with a base shoe for a perfect fit no matter what the situation a flush fit is entirely possible with no risk of damage or crumbling,” the company said....
Posted On - 06/04/2021
Pilkington UK has developed AviSafe, which is designed to help prevent birds from colliding with the windows and facades of buildings. Most birds collide with glass when they confuse what’s visible in its reflection for the real thing, such as trees or an open sky. Pilkington AviSafe features a UV enhanced pattern that’s more visible to birds than it is...
Posted On - 06/04/2021
By Gary Dean, OnLevel. There continues to be debate and controversy over the current ‘ban’ on the use of laminated/toughened glass on balconies on high-rise buildings (those above 18m) in England. From the industry perspective – and indeed OnLevel’s – this current ban is an incorrect overreaction to the welcome drive to use non-combustible materials on facades. Indeed, OnLevel has...
Posted On - 06/04/2021
Integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass and Glazing has booked a 110m2 exhibition stand at the FIT Show in September. Managing director Ian Short said: “We are taking more than three times the amount of space than in 2019. The extra-large stand will have access from all sides to allow for social distancing, and to provide sufficient space to showcase our...
Posted On - 18/03/2021
OnLevel has launched improved TL-3020 top mount and TL-3021 side mount glass balustrade profiles, which now feature a hollow profile that creates a more lightweight and more economic product. The slimline, elegant design also features drainage holes for carefree and easy upkeep, the company said. TL-3020 top mount and TL-3021 side mount profiles can withstand linear loads of 1.5kN and...
Posted On - 16/03/2021
Installing glass balconies and balustrades without a handle rail for a minimal and high-end finish is not only trending but helpfully is now more straightforward than ever, with the CRL Posiglaze system, the company has reported. Fully adjustable even on uneven surfaces, Posiglaze features a unique clamping design and a quick and easy adjustable method to align glass panels without...
Posted On - 12/03/2021
Swisspacer has launched La Defender, a suite of high performance balustrade systems designed for residential and commercial applications. La Defender includes a number of options, from very slim 6mm x 6mm systems for residential developments through to 12mm x 12mm systems with 3KN loads for the most demanding commercial projects. The systems are tested to British and European standards for...
Posted On - 12/03/2021
Eyrise has launched instant privacy glass for public and commercial venues to provide secure working and social environments that maximise natural daylight. The fully transparent dynamic liquid crystal glass partitions can be switched on demand to create a private space. “Combining technology and human-focused design, Eyrise i350 invisible privacy glazing creates a naturally bright and flexible environment for the way we live and work now,” Celine Glipa, CEO of Eyrise, said. “People can socially interact through transparent glass or opt for privacy with just one click.” Glass partitioning offers multiple functions for open plan spaces, from private meeting rooms in offices and consultation areas in hospitals to VIP zones in...
Posted On - 02/03/2021
Pilkington UK has made its structural glazing technology Pilkington Planar available via building information modelling (BIM), helping to simplify the design and build of expansive glazed building features. Pilkington Planar models are now available through the widely used BIM programme Revit, helping architects and engineers to accurately and collaboratively create structurally glazed atriums, facades, and roofs in 3D modelling. The...
Posted On - 01/03/2021
Satinal has installed its second EVA-film production line, and has launched the Strato Colour range. The Strato Colour interlayers for glass lamination are designed to reflect the global trends of the modern world, the company said, including: freedom, creative elegance, transparency and brilliance. The transparent coloured EVA films are suitable for high-end indoor and outdoor applications, and come in four...
Posted On - 23/02/2021
Bohle has enhanced the performance and increased the service life of its popular Veribor BO 601 and 601G pump-activated hand suction lifters. Designed to make the manual handling of glass and sheet materials, safer and easier, the latest upgrades to the Veribor product line are the result of ongoing R&D from Bohle, which included feedback from a customer group that...
Posted On - 11/02/2021
Bohle has added a 90º clamp option to its Vetroscreen Covid cough and sneeze-guard. Designed to allow commercial and office fit-out specialists to install a screen to the side, as well as front-facing positions, Vetroscreen 90º uses the same no-surface impact clamping system as the original 180º option. Achieving a robust and stable fix without needing to drill into the...
Posted On - 02/02/2021
Glass hardware specialist OnLevel has launched U-Channel profiles for a range of bathroom and shower applications. OnLevel’s glazing channels are designed for fixed and recessed shower screens, and are suitable for use in humid environments. Installers can create a modern bathroom interior by using recessed U-Channel for an all-glass shower enclosure or use surface-mounted U-Channel to provide a sleek minimal...
Posted On - 01/02/2021
Bohle has added a 90° clamp option to its Vetroscreen Covid cough and sneeze-guard. Designed to allow commercial and office fit-out specialists to install a screen to the side, as well as front-facing positions, Vetroscreen 90° uses the same no-surface impact clamping system as the original 180° option. Achieving a robust and highly stable fix without the requirement to drill...
Posted On - 26/01/2021
Morley Glass and Glazing started the new year with a 50% increase in volume compared with last year. Increased demand from existing customers and an influx of new customers has seen manufacturing capacity rise from an average of 2,500 to 3,500 integral blinds a week. Managing director Ian Short said: “We moved to new 50,000ft2 premises in 2016 with a...
Posted On - 19/01/2021
Not-for-profit research and technology organisation Glass Futures will launch a virtual insight into the world’s first Global Centre of Excellence for glass in St Helens. The facility is set to provide the glass industry with innovative ideas, and training and up-skilling opportunities, to make sure glass-making is built on sustainable, recyclable, carbon-zero products. Glass Futures secured more than £30 million...
Posted On - 19/01/2021
Edgetech has released the latest in a series of spacer bars. Super Spacer TriSeal SG brings the strength of the firm’s recently launched T-Spacer SG to a product designed for manual application. SG stands for structural glazing and, like T-Spacer SG, TriSeal SG has been developed for use on demanding architectural projects. TriSeal SG incorporates a larger area for PIB...
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