Aluminium Innovations from Winkhaus UK

At this year’s FIT Show, Winkhaus UK has launched a host of new aluminium innovations including the launch of the new primePort fitting system for sliding balcony doors and windows, and the launch of two key additions to the aluPilot modular aluminium window fitting system.

Whether its tilt and slide, retract-slide or lift and slide fittings, primePort’s innovative fitting solution offers unrivalled ease of fabrication and use, adapting perfectly to various materials such as aluminium, timber, or PVC-U. Ideal for old and new residential buildings, multi-family houses, high-rise buildings or commercial and industrial properties.

primePort AS: Minimum space required for maximum view

Winkhaus has developed the new primePort AS retract-slide fitting especially for installation situations in urban environments. This fitting allows generous window openings without the open sash taking up space in the room.

The primePort AS’s unique retract-slide mechanism keeps the window tightly closed, even when high wind loads act on the facade. This also makes it suitable for use in sliding doors and windows in high-rise and multi-occupancy buildings. All moving fitting parts are concealed in the window frame, no additional cover profiles are required for the Winkhaus technology, which gives primePort AS doors and windows an extremely elegant appearance.

primePort AS impresses with its versatility and is suitable for a wide range of sliding door and window formats and weights: The standard version carries up to 200kg, with tandem bogies the maximum sash weight is increased to 250kg.

Like all Winkhaus systems, primePort AS is also designed to be user-friendly. The central locking system can be configured from the activPilot modular system, supplemented by a few additional elements. Thanks to the roller-guided closing mechanism, the window can be operated with little effort. The low number of coupling points simplifies installation.

The primePort AS can optimise the functionality and security of the sliding element with an additional comfort component. The “Softclose” function ensures a convenient pull-in for the retract-slide fitting. This ensures that the sash closes smoothly to the desired position.

Thanks to the individual arrangement of the frame part, the Softclose feature can also be converted into a safety stop function. The “Safetystop” function includes braking the sash in the desired position. This can prevent injuries such as trapping limbs.

aluPilot Enhancements

Alastair Wheeler - Aluminium Systems Manager at Winkhaus commented “aluPilot’s modular system approach already provides system designers a variety of options to meet the requirements of Approved Document M (ADM) Lifetime Homes, now further expanded with the introduction of these additions to the range.

The first, aluPilot Comfort OBALK, allows variable handle positioning, including for users who need a lower operating position that meets the design requirements of Part M of building regulations. The second launch is Child Safety OBALKS, a new 100mm safety restriction solution incorporating two turn modes and tested to EN 13126-5, ideal for multiple applications across our customers projects, including apartment balconies.”

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