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UNICO XS Window

Name: UNICO XS Window
Brand: Forster Profile Systems (UK) Ltd
SKU: gxaX8nbWjVogFE4ktbKKW5

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UNICO Inward Opening Tilt and Turn Window

Forster Profile Systems (UK) Ltd

Metal window with thermal break.

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Application

Suitable for applications requiring glazed steel windows, including renovating old or historic building and modern glass constructions.

Description

Forster unico XS is a system that provides thermal insulated window elements and fixed glazing with ultra-slim facings. At the same time, it opens up a diversity of applications. This applies to the numerous opening variations as well as the possibility of installing fillings up to 60 mm to achieve very low U values and excellent sound insulation values.

Forster unico XS has been successfully tested for burglary resistant windows in class RC2.

The unique profile design made of 100% steel is ideally suited for renovating old buildings.

Features and benefits:

Enhanced tightness from three circumferential sealing layers.
Filling elements up to 60 mm (triple insulation glazing).
All system applications comply with EN 14351-1 (CE marking).
Optionally, burglary resistance RC2 is also available (consult manufacturer for details).

General information

Finish	Powder-coated Manufacturer guidance Also available in stove enamel finish.
Material	Steel Glass
Shape	Square Rectangle
Size	- Manufacturer guidance Bespoke, dependent on project requirements.

Uniclass	Pr_30_59_98_83 Steel window unitsPrimary
CAWS	L10/20 Steel windows L10/310 Steel windows

Specification data - Steel window units

Dimensions and configurations	Inward opening, tilt and turn. Manufacturer guidance Tested casement sizes up to 1402 x 2402 mm (W×H). Minimum allowable size 360 x 520 mm (W×H). Maximum dimension for fixed glazing 2800 x 2500 mm (W×H). Single and double vent casements from 55 mm.
Product performance	-
Fire performance	-
Fire resistance	Non-fire rated.
Weather performance	-
Air permeability	Class 4.
Watertightness	- Manufacturer guidance Varies depending on type and size.
Resistance to wind load	- Manufacturer guidance Varies depending on type and size.
Durability	-
Loadbearing capacity of safety devices	Requirements fulfilled.
Safety	-
Security level	To BS EN 1522, Class FB4.
Environmental	-
Acoustic performance rating	Sound insulation up to 47 dB.
Thermal	-
Whole window U-value	Thermal insulation Uw 0.84 W/(m²K).
Frame	-
Material	Steel bright. Steel galvanized.
Finish as delivered	-
Coating	Stove enamelling. Powder coating.
Glazing or infill	-
Requirements	- Manufacturer guidance Fixed glazing from 23 mm. Wet glazing, stress-relieved and drained.
Hardware	Concealed Forster system fittings. Manufacturer guidance Concealed system for both single and double casements of side-hung and turn/tilt windows for casement weight up to maximum of 150 kg. Outward opening, top hung and pivoting window possible, on demand.

Burglary resistance (to BS EN 1627)	Not required. RC2.
Beading	Aluminium. Steel. Manufacturer guidance Glazing bead in aluminium 15-50 mm and steel 15-19 mm.
Mechanical strength	4.
Impact resistance	3.