Clearview National June 2016 - Issue 175 | Page 74

ALUMINIUM

QUICK RESPONSE TO NEW BI-FOLD
»»BUSINESS MICROS
Aluminium has responded
quickly to the European launch
of the new DeWall bespoke
aluminium bi-folding door
system at Fensterbau - and has
announced that the dataset for
the system is already available
in its LogiKal processing
software.
Managing Director Dean
Hodges said: “LogiKal is the
number one software system for
aluminium fabricators in the
UK, partly because we pride
ourselves on offering the very
widest range of datasets for
all of the leading aluminium
systems. When we saw the level
of response to the DeWall launch
at Fensterbau, our programming
team got to work quickly, so
that the dataset was in place
ready for UK customers to start
fabricating.

“Customers using LogiKal can
now fabricate DeWall alongside
any of the other window or
door systems they are using and
effortlessly switch between them

in the same software programme
– saving time and effort.”
DeWall is the brand new system
from hardware specialists Debar
which has been generating a huge

amount of interest in the UK
since it was shown at GlassBuild
America and then at Fensterbau.
The new, inline door system
is designed to offer maximum
carrying capacity with slim
sightlines, large frame sizes and a
minimum number of profiles.
Debar emphasises that the
system is easy to fabricate and,
as well as bespoke hardware
components, also offers a number
of significant benefits such as the
doors opening either in or out
using the same profiles, and the
sash and outer frame being the
same depth.
A key factor in the launch of
the system in the UK is the tie up
with Business Micros Aluminium
and LogiKal to enable fast
and effective processing by
fabricators.
www.bmaluminium.co.uk

IMPROVEMENTS TO DOOR SYSTEM
»»ALUMINIUM
architectural glazing systems
company Reynaers has further
enhanced its successful slimline
sliding door Hi-Finity – making
it one of the best available on the
market, says the company.
The new features mean that
architects can benefit from a
huge increase in glass surface,
with maximum transparency and
minimal sight lines. The latest

version of the Hi-Finity system
means that there can now be fixed
panels of glass up to 1,200kg and
motorised vents up to 750kg.
Where thermal performance is
key, even larger triple glass units
can be accommodated.
Reynaers’ Marketing Manager
Rebecca Cope said: “The
architectural trend of huge
dimensions together with triple
glazing has led to very heavy vent

Photo credit: Architect - Crahay & Jamaigne
Architectes. Photo - Samuel Defourny.

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weights. For improved ease of
operation for the end user, we’ve
developed a new solid and fully
concealed motor for Hi-Finity,
in combination with a secure,
automatic spring loaded pen lock.
The powerful motor can easily
slide vent weights up to 750kg at
the touch of a button.”
The doors have a minimised
visible frame of just 35mm for a
maximised panoramic view and
allow a vent height of up to 3.5
metres. Homeowners can now
also link their Hi-Finity door to
their home automation system.
The doors are available with
double and triple glazing, and
the improved Hi-Finity sliding
system with triple glazing
has achieved the Minergie®
sustainability label – a quality
indicator for high insulation
systems. The Minergie®
component label for windows and

doors requires a minimum level
of performance and ensures that
the components contribute to low
energy consumption buildings.
It is now also possible to
combine two Hi-Finity doors
on adjoining walls using one
of a new range of innovative
corner solutions. They allow
architects to create a wall of glass
to let panoramic views flood
into homes and – thanks to the
unique design of the multi-wheel
carriages – even the heaviest of
these doors will glide open and
closed with minimal effort.
All Hi-Finity doors incorporate
a state-of-the-art electronic
locking system concealed in the
outer frame and if automated,
operate via a wall-mounted
button, remote control or home
automation system.
www.reynaers.co.uk