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Architectural Sliding Window (double sash design)

Architectural Series | Series 462

Architectural Sliding Window (double sash design)

Architectural Sliding Window (double sash design)

Commercial-grade sliding windows boasting bold frames and thick, strong sashes designed to carry large spans of heavy duty glass, including double glazing for unobstructed views even in high wind areas.

  • Integrated PVC seals provide water resistance tested to 300Pa & 650Pa (configuration may determine rating) and are fully compliant with air conditioning energy requirements.
  • Flyscreens can be fitted for complete protection from the elements, plus the clever fixed and opening sashes can be installed, replaced or reglazed from the inside for easy maintenance.
  • Available in a wide variety of configurations with and without highlights and/or lowlights, these windows can be fitted easily into brick veneer and cavity brick buildings.
  • Surface or mortice deadlocks can also be fitted for a smooth, flush surface finish.
*Maximum Frame Height and Panel Widths indicated are interdependent and subject to individual site conditions.
Maximum Frame Height* 1600mm
Maximum Panel Width* 1350mm
Maximum Glass Thickness ≤ 20mm
SHGC Range 0.18 - 0.66
Uw Range 3.3 - 6

Key Features / Performance Characteristics

  • 102mm thick commercial grade sliding window, incorporates bold frame lines and thick (strong) sashes that can carry thick heavy glass, including double glazing.
  • The perimeter frame designed to make installation into brick veneer and cavity brick easier with built-in nailing fins (weather bars).
  • Extra strong sashes allow large sash windows to be fabricated for high wind load areas.
  • Double sash design with the external sash fixed.
  • Both fixed and opening sashes can be installed, replaced or reglazed from inside.
  • Large variety of sliding window combinations possible (SF, FS, SFS, SS or FSSF) with and without highlights and or lowlights.
  • Sliding windows can be fitted with surface or mortice deadlocks.
  • The Series 462 sliding window sashes run on heavy duty wheel carriages.
  • Flyscreens can be fitted. When there is no requirement for flyscreens, frame is fitted with cavity closers so there are no unwanted recesses.
  • Co-extruded PVC sill seal keeps water out of the system.
  • Built-in proprietary ball valve drainage to transfer any water that may get into the drainage trough to the tubular sump sill.
  • This sliding window will resist up to 650Pa water infiltration and comply with air conditioning requirements.

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