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PROFINE AND KÖMMERLING AT FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2018
SUPER SPACER EXCELS IN DUBAI’S
EXTRAORDINARY OPUS
‘The Opus’ is one of the most striking and original architectural developments the world has seen this century, and warm edge experts Edgetech played a crucial role in its construction. The 21-storey tower, designed by celebrated Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, pushes physical and technological boundaries to achieve its extraordinary melting ice-cube shape. Bringing such a bold and outlandish vision to life required world-leading expertise – which is how Edgetech, and its high-performance Super Spacer® TriSeal™, became involved in the project. Edgetech Managing Director Chris Alderson commented: ‘The Opus is quite simply one of the most staggering and ambitious architectural projects attempted this decade. ‘It’s got a 6,000 square-metre flowing glass facade, a curved, 38-metre long, earthquake-proof glass bridge connecting two towers, and at night the structure is lit up by thousands of individuallycontrolled LEDs. Its central ‘void’ section consists of 4,554 irregularly-shaped IGUs, the vast majority of which were completely unique. ‘That called for a very specific type of spacer bar. Firstly, we couldn’t use automated application – virtually every IGU used on the project was a different shape. Secondly, rigid spacers were out of the question – they couldn’t practically be moulded into the weird and wonderful shapes that were required.
The Opus
And thirdly, we needed something that offered the highest possible level of performance. In hot climates, in particular, a warm edge spacer has to work hard to hermetically seal the space between the panes. Due to the thermal interaction between hot sunlight and shadows, strong mechanical forces permanently act on the edge compound due to the movement of the glass. ‘That’s why we chose our premium flexible spacer, TriSeal. Its unique triple seal design incorporates an inner acrylic adhesive seal for immediate unit handling, a polyisobutylene primary seal for enhanced gas retention and low moisture vapour transmission, and an outer silicone seal for structural strength and durability. It was the perfect fit for an astounding project – one we were absolutely delighted to be a part of.’
Under the motto of ‘People. Passion. Profiles.’, profine Group and its KBE KÖMMERLING and Trocal brands will be exhibiting at Fensterbau Frontale 2018 in Nuremburg, Germany from March 21st-24th and will be the largest exhibitor at the show.
technology on display. The new PremiSlide window and door sliding system, with softclose technology and enhanced sealing system will be formally launched, along with further developments to the LOCKSTAR security handle.
As well as further new product developments and innovations, there will also be a packed entertainment programme, including the legendary party night, that have become a cornerstone of the profine stand at Fensterbau over the years. New window profiles, sliding solutions, an aluminium suite and the first preview of the forthcoming System 76 outward opening casement and flush system for the UK will also be on display.
Dr. Peter Mrosik, owner and CEO of profine Group commented: ‘I think the range of our product solutions and services combined with an infotainment programme and the dialogue with our team, make our stand again an interesting platform for the window industry community.’ Stefan Seidel, managing director of profine UK and the KÖMMERLING brand concluded: ‘Fensterbau will be the perfect harmony of product excellence and entertainment as is our way. Visitors from the UK will see new patio door systems, hybrid windows and specially, the first preview of our new outward opening System 76 flush sash window.’
Colours and finishes will also form part of the stand with laminates, AluClip variants and the innovative proCoverTec finishing
For further information on Fensterbau Frontale 2018 visit www.frontale.de. For KÖMMERLING information, including System 76, on becoming a manufacturing partner, approved installer or as a building specifier, call 01543 444900, e-mail enquiries@profine-group.com or visit www.kommerling.co.uk. You can also follow them on Twitter @kommerling_uk.
For more information about Edgetech please call 02476 639931 or visit: www.edgetechig.co.uk. READER ENQUIRY NO: 0218/0074
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