Promac Out In Force At Fensterbau
With four supply partners showcasing the latest innovations in PVC-U, aluminium and glass technologies, Promac Group’s presence, will be among the very largest at this year’s Fensterbau , 21 – 24 March Nuremberg, Germany.
This includes significant innovations in PVC-U welding technologies from Graf and Urban. The latest incarnations of the SL4-FF seamless welder from Graf Synergy, including the SL4FF EVO and the SL4-H FF, which introduces a new capability to insert welded transom and mullions into a seamlessly welded frame or sash, provide a major pull.
The same technology has also been applied by the FOM-GS group to sill manufacture. The SLS Seamless Sill Welder, delivers an exceptional finish, while reducing total cycle time to less than 2 minutes per weld, and will form a key part of the Graf showcase including on stand demonstrations.
Urban is also ‘out in force’ with its own seamless welder the new AKS 9600, expected to form a key part of its stand. It will also preview its new single-head CNC controlled automatic corner cleaner, the SV840 and its range of AKFU Timberweld® millers.
“We’ve been talking about the influence premium finishes and foils have been having on the PVC-U window industry for a little while”, says Lee Marriott, Promac Group. “The Graf SL4FF seamless welder has been incredibly influential. The Graf SLS taps into that same technology to deliver a seamless sill weld, while also cutting total production time by 90%, eliminating knifing, sanding and penning.
“Urban is now also moving into this area and will unveil a new seamless welder alongside its Timberweld® millers, so there’s a huge amount for PVC-U fabricators to look at”, continued Lee.
Innovation in aluminium also plays a big part at this year’s expo. FOM has chosen Fensterbau to unveil its new LMX 65 aluminium machining and cutting line. An evolution of its highly innovative LMT 65 aluminium entry level offer, the LMX 65 introduces the ability to mill both ends of the bar, making it ideal for higher volume commercial work including curtain walling.
FOM will also showcase the Axel 5 five axis machining centre and the revamped Blitz Double Mitre Saw. The Axel 5 handles profile of up to 18m also making it ideal for curtain walling and manufacture of larger scale commercial applications
The glass processing and IGU sector is also represented by Forel, which will profile its new EM Vertical Edger, PBA Profile Bender and DFN Dessicant Filler.
The EM Automatic Veritcal Edging is optimized for processing float and laminated glass, delivering high levels of flexibility. This includes edge arrissing, graded edge grinding and edge polishing with the ability to square glass to final dimensions, it can also be used across IGU, tempering and grinding lines.
The Automatic Spacer Bar Bender applies the same focus on quality and efficiency to the manufacture of spacer bar frames, including new warm-edge technologies. It features advanced new software which automatically recognizes and calibrates hardware to multiple profile types, while smart arm clamping technology guarantees the perfect bend.