Insulating glass manufacturer Eduard Kronenberg (EK) has interesting products for the warm edge in its range for insulating glass manufacturers: the motto for the EK Polo Connect nylon corner brackets of the HPS series is "One key fits all", because they work with numerous warm edge profiles.
In addition, according to the developers, they set a new standard in terms of safe processing, high stability and the prevention of cracking, for example of the brittle warm edge profiles made of SAN material.
Saw-tooth structure to absorb tolerances
The corner angles of the series, which are available in grey and black and in profile widths of 12 to 20 mm, have numerous lamellas with a saw-tooth structure to seal the profile joint and to absorb tolerances. Their extended connector legs provide increased load-bearing capacity, especially for large frames.
Due to recesses for sealant absorption, these corner connectors allow the manual application of butyl in the process. This allows the fresh butyl to be applied and pulled around the corner area of the joint during processing for sealing.
EK Polo Connect longitudinal and corner connectors for CT Ultra
And the new nylon longitudinal connectors from the EK Polo Connect Ultra series are characterised by their U-shape, which is adapted to the profile inner chamber for efficient desiccant filling.
The centre channel is modelled in such a way that safe filling of the frames with the desiccant is ensured, according to the EK developers.
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A word with Ralf M. Kronenberg:
The micro-lamellae of the connectors are used for permanent locking in the profile perforation and for tolerance absorption. The longitudinal connectors also have a sealing field for even better sealing of the profile joint, serration for better grip in the profile and secure profile centring. Bevelled connector ends also ensure easy profile coupling.
Furthermore, there are matching EK Polo Connect corner and flexible model angles for the CT Ultra profiles. The nylon corner angles ensure that the sealing of the warm edge profiles at the joint is secure and that the application of butyl with the primary sealant at the joint (corner area) is trouble-free, evenly and without separating the butyl thread.
GW News - Mr Kronenberg, how do you see the current market development?
Eduard Kronenberg
Ralf M. Kronenberg - In times of the Covid crisis, we are experiencing the vulnerability of the system in which we live and work. Challenging times await Germany as a business location, in which some of the players will have to reposition themselves on the market and reflect on what has made us strong in the first place: quality Made in Germany.
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GW News - What do you think is most important for a successful future?
Kronenberg - A real strength of our business location is our claim to high quality. Made in Germany - innovation, reliability & quality - still reflects our competence in "quality". This includes the technical quality of the products and a flawless execution of everything to do with the product.
GW News - How do you implement this in your company?
Kronenberg - The consistent focus on quality and customer satisfaction, now and tomorrow, brings a great competitive advantage. Our goal is to address the competition on the market focusing on the customer, the process and our staff.
GW News - What is your recipe for EK's future success?
Kronenberg - Quality and partnership! Acting in the spirit of quality is a fundamental part of our corporate responsibility. Because this advantage now gives us an ace for the future. This creates space for more, where all actions mesh and the companies in the supply chain work together in partnership. A space for new processes that promote quality and service excellence. -
The interview was conducted by Matthias Rehberger
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