S 3000
The universal rebate-seal S 3000 system with a construction width of 62 mm was developed for usage in all types of window constructions. Its main characteristic is its efficient construction possibilities. This means identical steel reinforcements for both frames and casings, the same drill axis for stiles and casement frame fittings as well as for mounting screws, identical eurogrooves, and the same flange for all frames and sashes.
Various profiles are available in recessed, semi-recessed and flush designs, as well as a five-chamber variant and a recycling core model with matching accessories. A special variant of the System S 3000 is the designer profile series with its accent on design possibilities for private homes. Special sash forms, with narrow heights and harmonic curves make the assembly of elegant windows possible – especially divided windows.
The advantages of the S 3000 system:
- glazing beads with integral gaskets for easy replacement
- usable with thick panes, optimum for soundproofing: glass strengths up to 33 mm in stepped design frames, up to 49 mm in flush design frames
- highly developed semi-sloped rebate with large water collection chamber: optimum water runoff through sloped rebate, level surface for flush installation screws, easy to clean
- secure metal fitting attachment through multiple interior PVC walls and braces
- several accessory profiles, optimum possibilities for connections, couplings, trims, static profiles and expansions
- transom bars with special connectors make secure and durable transom connections possible
- optimal ventilation available with the optional GECCO ventilation system
- available in a wide selection of acrylcolor tones and wood decors (others available on request)
S 8000
The S 8000 profile series demonstrates GEALAN's consistent focus on the needs of the window market. During the development of this 74-millimetre-deep rebate-sealed system, the goal lay in creating an economic profile with efficient material usage, for easier and more efficient construction.
The advantages of S 8000:
- A construction depth of 74 mm ensures excellent heat and sound insulation
- Efficient use of material in the profile design saves resources and thus helps the environment
- Large main chamber for steel reinforcements
- Only one steel bar necessary for frames and casements
- Improved room climate with the optional patented ventilation system GECCO ensures a controlled exchange between inside and outside air.
- Available in a wide selection of acrylcolor tones and wood decors (others available on request)
- Excellent insulation due to six chambers in both frame and sash
- Very good rigidity due to large steel stiffeners in the frame and sash
- Easy to clean, thanks to a generously large sash rebate
- Available in either flat profile with a bevelled glazing bead, or semiflush with round glazing beads
S 9000
Innovative central seal can be freely combined
The new S 9000 system from GEALAN – being a combined system and featuring a construction depth of 82,5 mm – combines the characteristics and benefits of central and stop seals in equal measure. The large construction depth, six profile chambers in the window frame and profile and three integrated sealing levels guarantee excellent thermal insulation. Windows therefore satisfy even the most stringent requirements.
The flexible central seal in the window frame rebate contributes considerably to improving thermal insulation. It also protects the fitting elements from moisture penetrating and thus results in an improved opening behaviour, even when temperatures are low outside.
The advantages of S 9000:
- Modern central seal geometry.
- Suitable for holding 3-way functional panes up to 54 mm thick.
- Narrow visual width and design-oriented 15° inclines.
- Intelligent sealing concept with three sealing levels integrated.
- Optimised for using STV®, in order to bond panes and casement overlaps when dry.
- Very good thermal and sound insulation thanks to 6-chamber structure and large construction depth in the window frame and profile.
Futura
GEALAN-FUTURA® integrated into the S 9000 system platform enables production of coloured window and door frames compliant with passive household construction requirements according to WA-15/2 technical window standard of Germany's IFT Rosenheim Institute. Tested Uf heat-permeability coefficient value of 0.89 W/m2K shows particularly good basic heat and noise insulation properties of the new system. With GEALAN-FUTURA® coloured casements can reach up to 2.2 meters in size. With the STV® static gluing technology the size can range up to 2.4 meters.
The new Gealan S 9000 triple insulation profile system incorporates the advantages of central and external insulation systems. Installation depth of 82.5 mm, 6 internal chambers inside window casement and frame profiles, and 3 insulation spacers ensure better heat and noise insulation yet. Windows made using profiles of this system comply with requirements raised towards passive household windows.
Integrated STV® technology
Use of the STV® innovative glazing technology not only improves the glazing process but also reduces labour costs as well as improves the heat insulation properties and promotes strength and stability of the structure.
Integrated IKV® technology
Instead of cold steel a special heat-insulating filling is used inside profiles. This not only improves heat insulation properties of profiles and windows but also reduces the weight of structures built with these profiles and facilitates installation while retaining very good stability parameters.
Coloured passive household windows
GEALAN-FUTURA® profiles can also be coloured. We offer a wide range of coloured films and films imitating wood patters as well as multi-coloured aluminium faceplates. GEALAN-FUTURA® profiles can also be coated with coloured acrylate resistant to environmental exposure using unique ACRYLCOLOR coextrusion technology.
Advantages
- 3 insulating spacers
- installation depth of 82.5 mm
- 6 chambers
- casement size of up to 2.40 m with STV® and standard reinforcement
- Integrated STV® technology
- Integrated IKV® technology
- A selection of Acrylcolor colours and wood imitation patterns
- Break-in protection, RC 2
- Suitable for new construction and renovation
- Tested according to the newest RAL GZ 716 standard
- Integrated into the S 9000 system platform, S 9000 with internal and intermediate insulation
Innovation STV
STV® static dry glazing is a new fixation technology for manufacturing windows. The core of the new solution is a new high-performance adhesive strip designed especially for the fenestration industry. The strip is attached to the profile, and is delivered to the manufacturer as a single unit. Assembly and processing can proceed normally without costly investment in new equipment. Cutting, welding, corner cleaning and glazing can be carried out with only minimal changes to the workflow.
The combination of STV® technology with conventional steel stiffeners makes it possible to build windows that are larger and better performing than what was possible before. Current window sizes also benefit from the new technology, since alternative stiffeners with thermal breaks can now be used. Even special constructions can be made more stable.
The steel stiffener can also be left out of the finished window for significantly better U-values. Normal sized white windows can now be made without steel bars on the inside with the STV® technique. This leads to a remarkable improvement of up to 0.2 W/m²K in the efficiency rating, depending on the profile system used.
Affixing the pane with the casement stop with STV® technology also improves the security against forced intrusion. The adhesive strip makes it much more difficult to pry out the pane.
STV® static dry glazing can also be used for special constructions, such as round elements. In this case, however, the adhesive tape is applied to each profile section with a hand-held tape dispenser after the bending process and other certain prerequisites. The surface tension of the profile has to be checked with a pin gauge in order to ensure proper bonding between the profile and adhesive tape. If it is not sufficient, a special primer is available that can be applied to the pane and thus improve the quality.
The advantages of STV®:
- No investment needed - Compared to bonding with liquid adhesives, no additional machinery investment costs are incurred with GEALAN STV® The adhesive tape is pre-applied to the casement overlap during the profile extrusion.
- No change to workflow - The production process remains the same during cutting, fusing, trimming and glazing. Only slight workflow adjustments are required to meet the requirements of static dry glazing.
- Higher insulation - Construction of normal-sized elements can be done completely without conventional steel stiffeners. This can improve U-values by up to 0.2 W/m²K, depending upon the profile.
- Better stability - The combination of STV® with conventional steel stiffeners makes it possible to create larger elements than were previously possible with better functionality. Even special designs can be made more stable.
- Better security - The complete gluing of the pane to the casement improves the secirity, making it even harder to pry out the pane.
- Savings potential - STV® doesn't only save in steel used, but also in reducing the time needed for setup and adjustments. The savings in weight also makes installation easier.
- Certified advantage - All STV® components have been tested according to the RAL regulations for adhesive constructions.
Innovation IKD
Foam filled profiles improve the thermal insulation
One interesting solution to improving the U-values of window frames has been filling the profiles with foam. The new STV® static dry glazing technology opens new, intersting prespectives for this. The total adhesive bonding of the glass to the casement rebate with the aid of a special adhesive strip eliminates the need for steel stiffeners in the profile. The space inside the profile is then available for improving the insulation characteristics through foam filling. With this development it was possible to create a system solution that achieved U-values of under 0.8W/m²K – the standard for passive house construction.
IKD® profiles straight from GEALAN
To achieve this target, it was necessary to develop a new, special foam that could be welded. This foam is added to the profile in the extruder line, injected into the profile chamber. The window manufacturer doesn't have to invest in complex and expensive new technology, as the finished profile bars are delivered ready-to-use. With IKD® profiles, the normal work steps of cutting, welding and trimming are performed as usual.
Even recycling of the foam-filled profile is not a problem, as the foam is held in place through pressure and not by surface bonding. When chopped apart in a recycling processor, the foam filling simply falls out.
First tests with the middle sealing S 7000 plus system and IKD® reveal that when combined with panes with Ug-Values of 0.4 W/m²K and thermal breaks, Uw-Values as low as 0.61 W/m²K can be achieved.
The advantages of profiles with IKD®:
- Increased insulation values - Profiles filled with IKD® technology can achieve Uf-values as low as 0.78 W/m²K when used in combniation with STV®(according to ift Rosenheim institute for the profile combination 5010/5007). This is equal to the standard for passive house windows. When combined with panes with Ug-Values of 0.4 W/m²K and Swisspacer V breaks, Uw-Values as low as 0.61 W/m²K can be achieved.
- Normal workflow - Cutting, welding and trimming can be carried out as usual.
- No extra investment - The foam is injected into the profile chamber in the factory. The window manufacturer then receives the finished profile off the shelf.
- No steel stiffeners necessary - When used together with the STV®-technology, normal-sized elements can be assembled without the steel stiffeners. This saves weight, reduces transportation costs and makes installation easier.
- Simple recycling - The foam is kept in place inside the profile through pressure and not surface bonding. When sawed, the foam can then easily be taken out of the profile and recycled separately.
- Reduced workload - To achieve excellent thermal insulation it is no longer necessary to fir the profiles by hand with inserts. The profiles are already foam-filled.
- Increased security - The IKD® profile – when combined with STV® technology – makes it more difficult to pry or force open the window, due to the hardened foam core and the full adhesive bonding between casement and pane.