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For engineers and procurement teams who need the detail before they specify. Material grades, system logic, tolerance design, and assembly mechanics.

Thermal Break vs Non-Thermal Break

In a thermal break profile, the aluminium extrusion is split into two sections — inner and outer — separated by a PA6 GF30% nylon insert. The nylon prevents heat conducting across the frame, reducing the temperature differential between inner and outer faces. This cuts condensation risk and improves thermal transmittance classification under EN 1886:2007.

In a non-thermal break profile, aluminium runs continuously from inner to outer face. Fine for applications where condensation and energy rating are not specification requirements.

Thermal Break Series
40-25 · 42-25 · 45-25 · 50-48 · 50-25-SF · 50-25 · 63-45 · 70-50 · 75-50
Non-Thermal Series
30-25 · 40-23 · 50-48-1

Profile System Logic

Each series is a matched set of four components. Tolerances at every interface designed together — not specified independently.

A — Corner Joiner (Nylon)
3-arm connector at every frame corner. Arms accept corner profile on 2 faces and omega profile on the third.
B — Corner Profile (Aluminium)
L-section extrusion. The two visible outer faces of the frame corner.
C — Omega Joiner (Nylon)
Single or dual-arm mid-edge connector for inline structural nodes and section joints.
D — Omega Profile (Aluminium)
U-section extrusion forming the flat edge members of the frame.

Material Specifications

Aluminium Grade
EN AW6063 — 6000-series Mg-Si alloy, optimised for extrusion
Aluminium Finish
Mill finish or anodized · T6 heat treatment for structural profiles
Nylon Grade
PA6 GF30% — Polyamide 6 with 30% glass-fibre reinforcement
Nylon Properties
5,500 N/mm² modular elasticity · −20°C to +90°C · Non-conductive · Thermal break insert
Al Applications
Corner profiles, omega profiles, fan mounting rails, damper blade, base, shoulder, intermediate profiles
Nylon Applications
Corner joiners, omega joiners, damper gear, handles, hinges, knobs, sleeves

Snap Fixing System

In the 50-25-SF series, panels do not require screw-through fixing. The panel geometry clips into the profile channel during assembly. The Panel Fixture (VS50-25-SF-PS) — an aluminium retaining strip — seats in the outer channel to lock the panel without penetrating its surface.

The result: no exposed fastener heads on the internal face, no surface break, no contamination risk. Primary specification for cleanroom and pharmaceutical AHU construction.

Volume Control Damper — Mechanics

The Base Profile forms a fixed rectangular frame within the duct opening. The Shoulder Profile spans the frame and carries the pivot bushes at each end. The Blade Profile sits across the opening, supported through the H-Bush and Blade Plates.

The Gear connects the external Handle to blade rotation — turning the handle rotates the blade from fully open to fully closed, modulating airflow. The Stopper Stick limits travel at both ends. In wider assemblies, the Intermediate Profile adds a mid-span support point to prevent blade deflection under airflow pressure.

Section Joining

Available on the 45-25, 50-48, and 50-25 series. The Section Joining Corner Joiner and Profile allow two separately assembled frame sections to be mechanically joined on site without structural compromise. The section joining profile has a reduced nominal dimension to fit within the joint zone.

45-25 SJ
FGJC45-25 joiner · VS345-250 profile · 28 mm nominal
50-48 SJ
FGJC50-48 joiner · VS450-480 profile · 20 mm nominal
50-25 SJ
FGJC50-25 joiner · VS350-250 profile · 28 mm nominal

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