Sika Fenestration Systems Structural Glass Bonding

Insulating Glass

Advantages of Bonding Technology - Improvement of thermal insulation up to 20 % - Up to 30 % more light - Dynamic load: Increase of approved wind load up to 10 % The bonded Window – A High-tech Construction Element The architecture and function of a building is primarily determined by the design and the technology of the building envelope. Worldwide, the increasing requirements to energy efficiency and a reasonable utilization of natural resources essentially influence the development of facades and windows. Modern international market requirements for more transparency and more functionality...

Level of Automatisation in Window Bonding Fully automated – Automated infeed and outfeed of sash frame – Automated marriage of sash frame and IG unit – Automated application of adhesive with 1-part or 2-part pump and mixing system Semi-automatic – Manual or automated infeed and outfeed of sash frame and IG units – Automated application of adhesive with 1-part or 2-part pump and mixing system Manual – Manual marriage of sash frame and IG unit – Manual application of 1-part and 2-part adhesive with gun or pump and mixing system Sika – the full range supplier Sika's approach to sealing and bonding...

Source: Walch, Austria The Ideal Adhesive for Wood Windows Interior overlap bonding – Greatest potential for saving frame material – Maximum glass area – Improved thermal insulation – Reduction of production costs Product Sikasil® WT-485 Sikasil® WT-480 Sikasil® WT-470 SikaFast® 5000 series Technology 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Acrylates, UV-resistant Characteristics High curing speed for automated application High modulus, long mixer open time Highly flexible, medium curing speed Extremly high modulus, extremly fast curing...

Source: Internorm, Austria The Ideal Adhesive for PVC Windows Glass edge bonding – Improved thermal insulation – Maximal acceleration of glazing speed with almost unchanged production process Product Sikasil® WT-485 Sikasil® WT-480 Sikasil® WT-470 Technology 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant Characteristics High curing speed for automated application High modulus, long mixer open time Highly flexible, medium curing speed Exterior overlap bonding – Easiest start of window bonding – Reduction of service costs – Reduction of complaint rate...

Source: Internorm, Austria Interior overlap bonding – Greatest potential for saving frame material – Maximum glass area – Improved thermal insulation – Reduction of production costs Product Sikasil® WT-485 Sikasil® WT-480 Sikasil® WT-470 Sika® Glazing Tape Prefix Technology 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant Acrylic adhesive tape, UV-resistant Characteristics High curing speed for automated application High modulus, long mixer open time Highly flexible, medium curing speed Immediate fixation of glass Stepped insulating glass – Great potential...

Source: Internorm, Austria The Ideal Adhesive for Aluminium Windows Interior overlap bonding – Greatest potential for saving frame material – Reduction or elimination of thermal break material – Improvement of thermal insulation – Maximum glass area – Reduction of production costs Product Sikasil® WT-485 Sikasil® WT-480 Sikasil® WT-470 Sika® Glazing Tape Prefix Technology 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant Acrylic adhesive tape, UV-resistant Characteristics High curing speed for automated application High modulus, long mixer open time Highly...

Source: Baumgartner, Switzerland Glass edge bonding exterior – Saving of frame material – Maximum glass area – Improved thermal insulation – Maximum acceleration of glazing speed – Reduction of production cost Product Sikasil® WT-485 Sikasil® WT-480 Sikasil® WT-470 Sikasil® WT-40 Sika® Glazing Tape Prefix Technology 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 2 part Silicone, UV-resistant 1 part Silicone, UV-resistant Acrylic adhesive tape, UV-resistant Characteristics High curing speed for automated application High modulus, long mixer open time Highly flexible, medium curing...

Our Performances – Your Benefits Performance Construction consultancy - Review of existing window systems referring to suitability for bonding – Advice for system amendments Functional testing - Support with prototyping - Functional tests / test plan of whole system for compatibility, adhesion and function Application technology - Active consulting with the selection of application technology - Systems and equipment engineering / bonding technology - Support of equipment application procedures Applicator training - Preparation of operation manuals for bonding / repair glazing in conformity with...

Sika combines Bonding Technology with Window Fabrication Our Fenestration Competence Centre R&D has always taken pride of place at Sika. At our Fenestration Competence Centre in Switzerland, we combine R&D with a very special service: individualized project service and support. This project service is Sika’s response to increasing distinctiveness of window technology. Innovative uses of new sealants and adhesives for window constructions are in demand. But there is also a growing need for technical support in project planning and execution. At our Fenestration Com­ petence Centres we develop...

Sika Worldwide Sika is a globally active company supplying the specialty chemicals markets. It is a leader in processing materials used in sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting load-bearing structures in construction (buildings and infrastructure construction) and in industry (vehicle, building component and equipment production). Sika’s product lines feature high-quality concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring and membranes. Subsidiaries in more than 70 countries worldwide...