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State-of-the-art automated line sees reinvestment

» WARM-EDGE SPACER experts Edgetech is celebrating a key milestone with renowned window manufacturer Sternfenster , who have invested in a state-of-the-art automated spacer application line .
The new automated spacer application line boasts impressive capabilities . Representing an investment of £ 1m , the 42-metre Forel machine features an air cushion conveying system and a robotic hot melt applicator to ensure smooth and precise
movement and bonding of window components .
An anti-static bar with a quality scanner and a dedicated quality check station guarantee flawless results throughout production .
The line also accommodates the processing of Georgian bars , further expanding Sternfenster ’ s design and performance capabilities .
Requiring only a small number of employees to operate , it not only enhances Sternfenster ’ s productivity but also helps them navigate
industry labour shortages .
Sternfenster Glass Production & Stores Manager Einars Kalva comments :
“ Super Spacer ® delivers exceptional thermal performance , resulting in impressive U-values for our windows . This translates to significant energy savings for our customers and minimises the risk of condensation on the IGU .
“ With the new application line , we ’ re able to manufacture exceptional units more quickly , efficiently and in higher volumes than before .
“ We ’ ve received a huge amount of support from Edgetech in recent years , and benefitted from their expertise and excellent customer service . In particular , I want to thank Edgetech ’ s Head of Sales Tony Palmer . He ’ s been instrumental in helping us get the most out of our new automated line .
“ Supportive suppliers like Edgetech have played a key role in allowing Sternfenster to thrive over the last fifty years .”
Tony Palmer comments : “ Sternfenster ’ s farsighted investment positions them perfectly for their future growth , and with Super Spacer ® at the core of their production line , they ’ re well-equipped to deliver outstanding windows and doors for years to come .”
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Aiming high safely

» FINSTRAL SUPPLIED HIGHLY insulating window elements for the new construction of the Santner Pass hut in South Tyrol at an altitude of 2,734 metres . The hut , which was redesigned between spring 2021 and mid-2023 , was conceived by Senoner & Tammerle Architects as a single-roof house with an outer skin made of galvanised sheet steel that reflects the ambient light and almost blends in with the impressive mountain landscape .
Organising the construction site was a particular challenge , as all the materials had to be transported by helicopter . The height difference was a particular problem when it came to transporting the triple-glazed windows and panoramic glass units . But the South Tyrolean window manufacturer Finstral knows all about difficult projects .
The frames and elements were deposited in a storage area close to the construction site , then transported to the hut with a vacuum cleaner using a construction crane and assembled . The assembly work directly on the steep slope was carried out by Finstral fitters , who had to have a good head for heights and be physically fit as well as having the right equipment . In a total of 10 days , the assembly frames and window elements were installed with maximum concentration and efficiency .
The front door and the frames of the windows and window walls were fitted with aluminium on both the inside and outside . The glass of the elements also had to offer stability , especially in the lower area : the triple glazing used was fitted with laminated safety glass on the outside to prevent the glass from breaking if snow should press on the surface from outside .
All windows and glass units are equipped with the Swisspacer Ultimate spacer bar . This ensures that the glass edge remains optimally protected against heat loss even in the harsh climate of the Dolomites - saving energy and supporting a pleasant indoor climate . Thanks to continuous pressure equalisation , the Swisspacer Air as a small component in the glazing edge reduces the risk of glass breakage during transport .
www . swisspacer . com
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