Here’s a round-up of the latest products and innovations that enhance the Eurocell Profiles and Eurocell Building Plastics ranges

Window and door products from Eurocell Profiles…

PVC-u Thermal Inserts
After 12 months of testing, Eurocell has launched its new range of PVC-u Thermal Inserts. Offering a genuine alternative to steel and aluminium reinforcements, they help to create windows that far exceed not only current Building Regulations but also proposed legislation for 2013 and beyond. Thermal Inserts enable ‘A’ rated windows to be fabricated using standard off-the-shelf glass – achieving U values as low as 0.8W/m²K.

The profiles make exceptional energy efficiency much easier to achieve, without compromising on rigidity, strength or hardware screw retention. Windows using our thermal inserts have been fully tested by UKAS to BS6375. What’s more, thermal inserts make any window 100% recyclable at the end of its lifespan. Once the glass has been removed there are no steel elements to extract, so the entire frame can be recycled.

New Eurologik system gasket
This new co-extruded gasket has been designed to offer improved adhesion, weather-proofing and lifelong performance. The intelligent design features a two-leg profile connection system and a one-way support arm, providing excellent adhesion properties.

The gasket has been independently tested to BS6375 for air, water and wind-loading, achieving market-leading performance and helping to improve energy ratings. Fabricators will benefit from a consistently accurate product, larger compression tolerance and ease of cleaning the gaskets around welded corners.

Reversible window
This innovative window design has been developed by Eurocell with multi-storey buildings in mind. By rotating fully though 180º it enables the outer window pane to be cleaned and maintained safely from within the building – removing any need to access windows from the outside. The window sash is designed to rotate outside the building line, so it does not disrupt curtains or ornaments on the window cill. It’s the ultimate safe, practical window solution for high-rise buildings. Find out more in our feature article.

Plastmo 62mm Vogue low PVC-u threshold
This new product has been specifically designed to provide a low threshold option for PVC-u door frames, as part of the Plastmo Vogue range. It offers an attractive alternative to aluminium low thresholds, and is available in our full range of colours and woodgrain finishes – white, golden oak, rosewood and mahogany.

3D modelling machine
This is not strictly a new product, but an innovation at Eurocell that is helping us to deliver fully tested, viable and precision-engineered new products to our customers. Our 3D modelling machine allows us to experiment with designs and gain feedback before committing to investing in expensive tooling. Once a new profile shape has been designed, the three-dimensional modeller can produce a shaped scale model in a matter of hours. These models are then presented to our stakeholders and customers for feedback. Since the new modeller was installed, it has proved to be a cost-effective way of developing new products, quickly and accurately.

Roofline products from your local EBP branch…

Everlite Enduro conservatory roof
The original translucent roofing system developed by Plastmo Profiles is now available in all our branches. It has proved popular with architects and installers for its versatility, strength and ease of installation. The system comprises triple-skinned extruded tubes of PVC-u, joined by locking bars to create flat or curved panels ideal for conservatory roofs, porches and car ports. Everlite Enduro roofs offer exceptional U-values.

Cream laminated window board
These stylish window boards have been introduced to complement our range of cream conservatory options, which are becoming increasingly popular. It means that customers can now choose exactly colour-matched window boards as the ideal finishing touches to their cream-coloured conservatories.

135º capping board corner trim
This new corner angle of external capping board has been introduced to meet customer demand. Installers are reporting that many buildings feature a 135º angle in their roofline. This new corner trim will enable them to finish every job perfectly. It is available in white, golden oak and rosewood, to match our roofline range.

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