Door Industry Journal - Summer 2015

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk AluK BSF70 HD: A heavyweight champion in the folding door market In response to market demands, AluK (GB) has introduced into its product range the new BSF70 HD aluminium folding door system, providing its customers with a unique offering that will help to expand their business opportunities whilst providing end users with a greater choice of heavier panels without any loss in performance. The superior new BSF70 HD features a heavy duty roller and top guide to accommodate heavier glass load to an impressive 130kg per panel. The increase in panel weight means that fabricators will now be able to offer their customers a door system which can carry heavier double or triple glazed panels, improving the thermal efficiency and acoustic insulation of their homes. To reliably accommodate the heavier panels, the innovative BSF70 HD comes with a built-in alignment pin within the hinge assembly to provide accurate and permanent panel positioning. This added feature strengthens the panel at each roller, making the installer’s job trouble free and provides accurate permanent positioning. Furthermore, the BSF70 HD has an improved bottom hinge carrier design incorporating stainless steel rollers with high performance needle bearings, offering the end user safe, quiet and effortless operation. The more expansive glazing options array allow AluK’s fabricators and installers to offer their customers the largest possible panels to take advantage of increased daylight and solar gain, reducing a property’s energy consumption by limiting the need for heating and artificial lighting which is beneficial both for the environment and their customer’s finances. The outstanding system can be configured to fit a variety of styles and designs including open-in and open-out options with panels stacked inside or outside, to the left or right or split on both sides. Graham Hurrell, Commercial Director, AluK comments: “Having reviewed products available on the market, we are pleased to provide our partners with the unique offering of the new BSF70 HD aluminium folding door system. Combining the highest standards in performance with innovative design features, it gives fabricators the chance to offer their customers a unique and market leading product.” The new BSF70 HD has been rigorously tested, achieving over 25,000 cycles with each panel weighing 130 kilos. The inherent strength of aluminium combined with AluK’s unique thermally broken profile ensures maximum performance and robustness, allowing the BSF70 HD folding door system to stand up to the challenges of everyday use. AluK continues to support the new BSF70 HD with a dedicated product page, http://www.aluk.co.uk/bsf70-hd-folding-door.php , as part of the company’s ongoing partner support programme offering technical and sales support. 81 THE door industry journal summer 2015 entrance doors