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Atlanta-based Southern Aluminum Finishing Co. developed the SAF Series 4000, a dry joint, rain-screen wall panel system. It helps prevent moisture problems by equalizing pressure between interior and exterior environments by channeling air and water, according to a company release. Flashing and weep holes in the panel bottoms, and vent holes in the panel tops, can be added for back ventilation...
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The new PrimeTek slider series from Moduline Window Systems, Wausau, Wis., a horizontal sliding window, has an easy-to-operate continuous handle suitable for healthcare, educational and multifamily residential use, according to a company release. It has a 31⁄4-inch frame depth, adjustable nylon ball-bearing rollers, accommodates 1⁄4-inch or 1-inch thick glazing, and comes with standard trim...
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Naturalite Skylight Systems, part of the Vistawall Group, both of Terrell, Texas, introduced the N Series unit skylight line. It is compliant with International Building Code’s Section 2405.5 that requires unit skylights to be air, water and structurally tested to AAMA/WDMA/CSA/ 101/I.S.2/A440 fenestration performance standard, according to a company release.
The skylights are extruded from...
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Vistawall Architectural Products of Terrell, Texas, developed StormMax HR-250 and HR-251 impact-resistant curtain wall systems that meet South Florida and International Building Code requirements, according to a company release. HR-250 accommodates 9⁄16-inch-to-5⁄8-inch monolithic glass. It is a 21⁄2-by-71⁄4-inch system with multispan capability and tested with design pressure up to +100/-100...
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Lake Elsinore, Calif.-based e4solution Inc. developed three-dimensional screen printed tempered glass. Available in standard as well as custom colors and designs, the glass can be curved or flat. Standard thicknesses are .12 inches, .20 inches, and .31 inches; custom thicknesses are available upon request. 3-D glass is for both interior and exterior architectural applications such as windows,...
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Pittsburgh’s PPG Industries Inc. introduced Solarban z50, a steely blue-gray solar control low-E glass, and a free Solarban z50 design kit, according to a company release. Solarban z50 has low exterior reflectance and high visible light transmittance. The design kit shows Solarban z50 in combination with six PPG clear and tinted glasses in standard 1-inch insulating glass units; resulting tints...
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Officials from Brussels-based AGC Flat Glass Europe, formerly Glaverbel, announced AntiBacterial Glass that kills 99.9 percent of bacteria on its surface and stops the spread of fungi, according to a company release. Designed for hospital applications, the glass eliminates micro-organisms when they come in contact with the surface. The silver ions in the upper layers of the glass destroy bacteria...
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England’s Windowmaker Software Ltd. launched Windowmaker OnDemand software that provides users with access to all Windowmaker system modules and features from any networked or Internet-enabled PC. No software needs to be installed locally and no data replication is required. The software provides full access to Windowseller for resellers and installers, with no loss of functionality and...
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Woehlburk GbR of Germany introduced the CristalLine transparent rear projection screen made of laminated sheet glass. When a projector is pointing at the screen, the glass turns into a visual screen to display multimedia content. When not in use, the glass is not noticeable as a multimedia screen, according to a company release. The screen can be a window itself or applied behind regular windows...
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Anver Corp. of Hudson, Mass., introduced the AT Series Vacuum Lifter-Tilter, a powered vacuum lifter-tilter with manual rotation. It provides powered lift and tilt, and features manual rotation that lets one person lift, tilt, and rotate large panels and sheets from conveyors to staging areas and subsequent processes. The lifter-tilter features integrated push-button handlebar controls, four oval...