forster unico XS: Thermal insulated windows - unique slimness

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Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and performance characteristics of the Forster Unico XS thermal insulated window system. It highlights the unique slimness of the profiles, excellent thermal insulation, and optional burglary resistance features.

Specifications:

Material: Made from bright steel and continuously galvanized steel.
Face Width: Single and double vent casements from 55 mm; fixed glazing from 23 mm.
Dimensions: Tested casement sizes up to 1402 × 2402 mm (W×H); minimum size 360 × 520 mm (W×H); maximum dimension for fixed glazing 2800 × 2500 mm (W×H).
Fittings: Concealed system for single and double casements, side-hung, and turn/tilt windows for casement weight up to 150 kg. Outward opening, top hung, and pivoting windows available on demand.

Performance Specifications:

Thermal Insulation: Uw-values up to 0.84 W/(m²∙K), fixed glazings up to 0.8 W/(m²∙K).
Burglary Resistance: RC2.
Tightness: Enhanced tightness from three circumferential sealing layers.
Sound Insulation: Values up to Rw = 47 dB.
Compliance: All system applications comply with EN 14351-1 (CE marking).

Technical Details:

Glazing Beads: Available in aluminum (15–50 mm) and steel (15 and 19 mm).
System Properties: Stove enamelling or powder coating with no temperature restrictions.
Filling Elements: Up to 60 mm for triple insulation glazing.

Testing and Certification:

Tested for air permeability, watertightness, wind load resistance, mechanical strength, and impact resistance according to various EN standards.
Performance verified by ift Rosenheim with specific test results for different window sizes.

Applications: Suitable for renovating old or historic buildings and modern glass constructions. Offers a variety of opening variations and design options, including burglary resistance.

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Thermal insulated windows Unique slimness Only 23 mm facing width excellent thermal insulation optional burglary-resistance RC2 in steel Private home, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, forster unico XS

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Frame / fixed glazing

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Unique ultra-slim profiles for thermal insulated windows ONLY 23 MM. forster unico XS is a system addition that provides thermal insulated window elements and fixed glazing with ultra-slim facings. At the same time, it opens up a diversity of applications. This applies to the numerous opening variations as well as the possibility of installing fillings up to 60 mm to achieve very low U values and excellent sound insulation values. The unique profile design made of 100% steel is ideally suited for renovating old or historic buildings and for modern glass constructions. Optionally, you also design...

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Pottebakersrijge, Groningen, The Netherlands, thermal insulated glazing forster unico XS, doors in forster unico 988351/10187670/01-18 Forster Profile Systems Ltd. | CH-9320 Arbon [email protected] | www.forster-profile.ch

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