Presto® Windows
Verified by manufacturer over a year ago
50 or 60 mm non-thermally broke profile system for windows.
Application
- For use with side-hung, top-hung and bottom hung applications, inward or outward opening. Also suitable for inward opening Tilt and Turn windows.
- Windows have not specifically been fire tested. Unless windows are self closing, fire integrity rating cannot be offered.
Additional information for this product is available from:
http://www.powershield.co.uk/powershield-glazing/
Description
A complete profile system with fittings and accessories for windows. Presto is a non thermally broken profile system.
Fully welded construction, spigot joints can be used for combination frames.
- Presto 50 has a product depth of 50 mm, both in steel and stainless steel.
- Presto 60 is available in steel only with a limited range of profiles and a product depth of 60 mm to allow thicker glass/panel sizes and also stability for larger opening units.
Applications:
- For use with side-hung, top-hung and bottom hung applications, inward or outward opening. Also suitable for inward opening Tilt and Turn windows.
- Windows have not specifically been fire tested. Unless windows are self closing, fire integrity rating cannot be offered.
Additional information for this product is available from:
http://www.powershield.co.uk/powershield-glazing/
General information
Material | Steel Stainless steel, 1.4301 (304) Stainless steel, 1.4401 (316) |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L10/20 Steel windows L10/310 Steel windows L10/390 Proprietary windows |
Product range |
Specification data - Steel window units
Product Reference | Presto® Windows |
Material | SteelStainless steel, 1.4301 (304)Stainless steel, 1.4401 (316) |
Colour/ Finish | BlackGuidance for specification option: Standard. Hot dip galvanizedPolyester powder coated BSGuidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Polyester powder coated RALGuidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Shot blast and zinc sprayedTwo-pack primedZinc rich primed |
Standard product features | Fixing: Fixing of frames can be achieved in several ways. Typical fixings include woodscrews, plug and screw combinations, expanding anchors, machine screws/bolts and chemical fix. Consult manufacturer for exact details. |
Product Options | Material: - Steel: Profiles are supplied in Black finish or pre-galvanized (GV-VC yellow chromated) finish. - Stainless Steel: Presto 50 only, profiles are available in mill finish to 1.4301 (304) or 1.4401 (316) standards. Profiles can be finish polished to various requirements. Glazing: - Non fire rated: Single or double glazed units can be accommodated by Presto 50 series. Standard minimum glass thickness of 6 mm is recommended and the maximum glass thickness is 34 mm (44 mm Presto 60) using various standard Forster clip-on bead designs in both steel and aluminium. Can be toughened or laminated - Fire integrity: Single or double glazed units can be accommodated for fire integrity requirements. Glass thickness: 6–25 mm for double glazed units. Consult manufacturer for exact details. Panels: - Non fire: Various constructed panel variations can be incorporated with the Presto system, and these can be made from steel faced two panel trays, flat steel/plastic sheets or timber panels. - Fire integrity: Panels can be constructed to achieve fire integrity. These need to be as a minimum, each wall thickness of 2 mm steel and with a rockwool infill. As a guide, the panels can be welded to the face of the profiles by slug welding or by crush folding top and bottom to produce a profile flange, welding to the profile in the glazing areas. Ironmongery: - General: Presto windows are designed to utilize a full range of Forster hinges, which are available depending on choice or application. Hinges are either screw fixed or are welded to the frame. |