A hybrid system for PVC-U fabricators?
September 2016

System supplier ALUPLAST says it is offering new market opportunities to fabricators with the launch of two products to create a hybrid PVC-U/ aluminium window without the use of specialist equipment.

Described as a ‘transformer’ system, the company has introduced the Ideal 4000 SquareLine PVC-U casement window system alongside Aluskin, a ‘clip-and-fix’ aluminium cladding that can be fitted to it. As well as giving PVC-U fabricators a route into the burgeoning aluminium market, it also enables aluminium fabs to manufacture a thermally efficient WER A+ window.

Ian Cocken, Director of Sales and Marketing, said the combination “opens up rapidly growing new markets to PVC-U fabricators and manufacturers of aluminium systems.”

He continued: “This brings proven technology to a dedicated UK offer and can be manufactured without specialist machinery by PVC-U manufacturers. At the same time, it allows manufacturers of aluminium systems to access areas of the market that they would be excluded from by the thermal performance of traditional aluminium systems.

“Aluskin is a ‘transformer’ product. If PVC-U fabricators want to manufacture an aluminium-clad system they can, without investment in expensive specialist machinery. It also allows aluminium fabricators to manufacture a cost effective thermally efficient WER A+ window. This gives the Ideal 4000 reach in not only residential but also commercial sectors.”
Tested to Part Q, PAS24:2012 and Secured by Design Specifications, Ideal 4000 also features aluplast’s eco-tech option. This uses a dual compound screw feed and single die extrusion system to bring recycled content into the manufacture of new products.

The Ideal 4000 is available in 27 foiled finishes in addition to the Aluskin aluminium cladding system. Foiled finishes are available on lead times of just a few days on stock colours and an industry leading 15 days on special orders, with no minimum order, no-surcharge and no set-up costs.

www.aluplast.co.uk