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Edgetech Super Spacer^® - Warm Edge Technology with flexibility plus

Freely mouldable, aesthetically adaptable and suitable for manual or automated processes, the Super Spacer^® Warm Edge spacer is flexible like no other. Proceed with safety towards a sustainable future alongside Edgetech, the innovation leader!

Modern spacers for thermal isolation of the edge seals of insulating glass windows are the missing link for energy efficient windows and facade systems. Passive-energy houses are unthinkable without the minimisation of heat losses using warm edges. In more and cases, spacers also abandon their marginal position and are put into focus by architects, builders and glass processors interested in sustainable and economical solutions. The type of materials used and their structure in particular must be evaluated when choosing a suitable system, because of the significant requirements in thermal insulation properties, operational capability and processability.

The fully flexible spacer system

Edgetech Super Spacer^® is the world’s first spacer system made from flexible structural foam with integrated drying agents. Compared to conventional aluminium spacers, the non-metallic material composite is impressive thanks to an exponentially lower thermal conductivity. The glass keeps the same temperature over the entire surface, the level of radiating cooling through the surfaces of the windows is reduced and the dew point shifts downwards, which reduces by up to 70% the formation of condensation in the border area compared with insulating glass windows without spacer. To a large extent, the flexible foam matrix of the Super Spacer^® is moisture permeable. Therefore the high portion of drying agents can absorb moisture quickly. The combination of the multilayered vapor barriers in the spacer and the outer sealant helps seal against moisture from the outside and gas leakage from the inside.

The advantages of the Super Spacer^®

• Low thermal conductivity
• More durable edge seal
• Moisture permeable, flexible foam matrix
• Higher portion of drying agents absorbs moisture
• Pleasing aesthetics
• High quality silicon for better resistance to ozone, UV lights and oxidation
• Very good values for gas leakage rates in accordance with EN 1279-3
• Optimum value for energy efficiency (Ψ values to 0.028*)
• More comfort and well-being near the windows
• Outstanding resistance to condensation and forming, as well as colour stability
• Extreme durability for long-lasting performance
• Higher levels of productivity thanks to simple processability (only three process steps)
• North America ASTM E2188/ E2189/ E2190
• Europe EN 1279
• Canada CGSB 12.8
• CEKAL - certified for France
• P1 Industry standard USA

The flexible spacer for more energy efficiency in buildings

The flexible, foam-based spacer system, Super Spacer^® from Edgetech, acts as an energy-efficient warm edge in insulating glass windows. They greatly reduce the loss of energy towards the outside, help prevent as much as possible the formation of condensation and contribute to the long life of windows. Every year, about 300 million meters are sold worldwide in over 90 countries with different climates, from Alaska to Dubai. Because of the flexible materials, Super Spacer^® can be shaped easily, is aesthetically pleasing and is suitable for both manual and automated manufacturing processes.

Innovation leader and customer orientated for more than 30 years

Edgetech is one of warm edge technology’s pioneers and thus also a pioneer in sustainable architectural products. Super Spacer^® spacer systems have been improving the performance and energy efficiency of insulating glass systems worldwide since 1989. In addition to innovation, greatest possible customer focus and great service force, constant quality offensives and professional marketing have significantly contributed to success.

Edgetech Europe GmbH - strong partner of insulating glass manufacturers

Heinsberg based Edgetech Europe GmbH is a fully owned subsidiary of Quanex Building Products Corporation, a company headquartered in Houston, Texas that is a global leader in the provision of energy-efficient windows and door profile systems, flexible insulating glass spacers, sealants for solar modules, wooden floors, ceiling profiles as well as windows and door screens. Edgetech Europe GmbH is the sales location for the continental Europe markets and one of three Edgetech production facilities worldwide, with a total of 450 employees and und 16 extruders.