SUNFLEX: 'The slender profiles of the SF60 and SF80 sliding walls defy wind and weather'

With the SF60 and the SF80, SUNFLEX Aluminiumsysteme GmbH offers two new sliding window systems with particularly slender profile widths. Despite their slim design, according to SUNFLEX, the new variants are highly insulating, can be easily installed, and can be designed according to the end customer's wishes. 

The narrow face width of the slender profiles should ensure maximum light penetration, a uniform look and an unobstructed view to the outside, without too many disturbances. With a fully recessed outer frame, a sash window of which only 21 mm is visible and a center post of only 30 mm, the SF60 and SF80 provide spatial appearance and a smooth transition between inside and outside. This effect is further enhanced by a rail that can be fully recessed into the floor, which also promotes accessibility. SUNFLEX has given the handles a flat cube shape to emphasize the homogeneous design of the sliding windows. 

With the SF60 and SF80, SUNFLEX now offers its proven sliding doors also in a thermally insulated - the SF60 - and a highly thermally insulated version - the SF80," said Edwin de Jong, who represents SUNFLEX in the Netherlands and Flanders. "It makes these systems particularly suitable for glass facades and conservatories. Depending on the glazing and size, the SF80 even achieves Uw values as low as 0.8W/m2K!" 

The SF60 and SF80 sash windows can be opened to the left and/or right as desired. When opening and closing, built-in carriers automatically pull any subsequent sashes with them. Practical according to De Jong and it makes cleaning the glass easier. "Ball-bearing rollers and rails made of high-quality stainless steel ensure that the sliding sashes move particularly smoothly." 

With the systems, large glass facades can be realized. Height, width and glass thickness of the sliding elements can be selected individually, up to a maximum weight of 800 kg per window. Up to three rails can be installed in parallel, allowing up to six movable glass sashes. 

"With glass thicknesses up to 34 mm for the SF60 or 54 mm for the SF80 and optional steel reinforcements in the center post, the systems can withstand high wind speeds and driving rain," De Jong concludes. "Standard-mounted mushroom-shaped headlocks contribute to optimal sealing and increase burglary protection."