A breath of fresh air for PVC windows SWISS MADE

ecologically... TAVAPET is composed of extruded PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which is made of recycled beverage bottles. New technologies allowed to foam up liquid PET and to form it to board materials. The new material is characterized by its outstanding properties: A low weight, high mechanical strength combined with residual flexibility and a maximal functional durability, even under the influence of wetness and frost.

▮▮ Water & frost resistant (closed foam structure) ▮▮ Consistent against alkalies ▮▮ Outstanding fatigue strength ▮▮ Low density variance (± 5 kg/m3) ▮▮ High mechanical strength through high pressure resilience ▮▮ High stability and high resistance in shear stress ▮▮ Very good thermal insulation ▮▮ Environment-sparing, CO2 neutral production of the PET foam ▮▮ Recycling material, no additional environmental pollution ▮▮ Multiple usage because of a closed recycling loop ▮▮ no concealed edge bands, no bars

innovative... The PET foam has become a perfect core material for composites. It has already been successfully applied in wind power plants. Due to the excellent properties of the foam, Tavapan is able to use it for new fields of application. Tavapan’s primary aim is to improve the thermal insulation properties of PET in its application as frame extension for plastic windows.

technical facts... General Cover layer Core layer PET foam, polyethylene terephthalate in colors green, white and others Integral boards 5200 x 1020 mm (thicknesses 70 - 88 mm) Integral boards 3010 x 1020 mm (thicknesses 28 - 40 mm) Cut into stripes or tailored. Can be planed and sawn like common timber boards. Can be stuck together with the PVC frame. Can be screwed with window fixation screws. Specifications Element thickness Cover layer thickness Core layer thickness Sound insulation < More thicknesses available on demand PET foam Density Compressive strength Compression module Shear strength...

approved... With the increasing demands and requirements of a component, nothing should be left to chance. For this reason the products of TAVAPAN are constantly checked by qualified institutions. TAVAPET was tested by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (EMPA) in Dübendorf. With the characteristic material values gained, stresses can be estimated in practice. We will be happy to advise you personally for your individual applications. Concentrate on the essentials, we will take care of the functionality of your composites. Resistance against axial withdrawal of screws...

For today's unban environment, it is necessary to improve sound insu- lation to guarantee the most comfortable living experience. TAVAPAN has for this matter developed a custom TAVAPET with advanced acou- stic insulation for window head applications. Airborne sound insulation according to EN ISO 140-3 This high-end product is laboratory-confirmed in accordance with EN ISO Norm 140-3 and has out- standing sound insulation as well as spectrum adjustment values.

practical... A good material is not only characterized by its outstanding properties but also by good processability. TAVAPET can be processed like common wood boards. Sawing and planing are excellent examples that allow you to precisely equalize tolerances on the site. Sticking with SikaFast® Its practical processability allows TAVAPET maximum flexibility in The adhesive system SikaFast® offers a good combination of a relatively long workability on one hand and a fast strength development on the other hand. Only few minutes after the joining of the components already 80 % of the ultimate strength...

the element profile. In addition to the good mechanical and climatic properties TAVAPET also offers good processing options. More constructions on request. With TAVAPET the water resistance in the base area of lift and sli, de doors reaches a new level. The compact and lightweight TAVAPET base element provides an ideal transition of the building envelope to integral PET integral PET integral PET integral foam board foam board foam board foam board Standard length up to 5200 mm (also over 5200 mm possible) Thermal insulation value Acoustic insulation value approximately 49 kg/m2 (with standard...

open... Some technical challenges require specific advice. The team of TAVAPAN will be glad to assist you to find the best solution possible. Be it is for a quotation or for information about our products, please do not hesitate to contact us. Tavapan SA Rue de la Dout 10 2710 Tavannes Tel. +41 32 482 64 30 Fax. +41 32 482 64 40 [email protected] Further informations: www.tavapan.ch

Your supplier of quality composite material TAVAPAN SA Rue de la Dout 10 2710 Tavannes BE