Can UPVC Accessories (Hardware) be customized for Windows & Doors?
UPVC Accessories (Hardware) can be broadly classified into:
- Metal fittings – such as Handles, Espagnolettes & Strikers, Rollers, Hinges, Fasteners, etc.
- Others – such as Aluminium sections, Wool Piles, Gaskets, and Plastic parts.
Metal Fittings:
- UPVC Hardware items are designed to suit the euro-groove dimensions which are common for all UPVC profile systems throughout the world. As a result, most of the Hardware items are compatible with various profile systems. The euro-groove concept facilitates easy sourcing of hardware for UPVC windows & doors. The locking gear rod (Espagnolette) comes with different backsets such as 7.5 mm and 15 mm for Sliding windows & doors.
- The doors and windows can be customized as per the requirement with a wide choice of hardware. While white handles are recommended for profiles in white colour, for the laminated profiles in wood finishes such as Dark Oak, Rustic Oak, Mahogany, Wall Nut, Anthracite Grey, etc., colour hardware such as Brown, Gold & Silver are recommended because the windows & doors in laminated profiles are meant for a premium segment.
- Customization is possible as far as the finish and colour of the hardware are concerned but specifications cannot be customized as it will impact the system performance in terms of smooth operation and sound-proofing. For example, Rollers used in a Sliding Door are meant for smooth sliding but its height adjustment option should be capable of maintaining the frame to sash overlap.
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Other Accessories:
- Aluminium sections such as Sliding Rails, Couplings, Adaptors, etc., are system specific and cannot be used in common.
- Wool piles also known as Brush Seals come in different widths and heights to suit various profile systems but the functioning is similar.
- Gaskets are very important while glazing the window sashes. The gasket material has to be durable and should not become brittle over a period of time. OBEN provides the best quality Gaskets in TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer) which can be inserted into the UPVC profiles before welding. Along with the profile, the gasket also gets welded and provides totally leak-proof corner joints.
- Plastic parts are mostly common for various profile systems but there could be some plastic parts which are profile specific.
