To further optimize a mature product like the steel longitudinal connector from EK, is that even possible? Anyone who asks this question is not familiar with EK’s own spirit of wanting to make good things even better. Because at EK, the latest findings from materials research, for example, are always combined with innovative design considerations for our connectors. Which is why we have recently completely revised our EK STEEL Connect longitudinal connectors for aluminum spacers.
Even though the EK STEEL Connect longitudinal connectors desiccant diffuser with vertically offset side gills have already been used successfully for many years, they are virtually the standard in the connection of spacer frames in modern insulating glass production, there is still the ambition for us to further optimize one or the other detail. So we developed new solutions for the EK STEEL Connect longitudinal connectors – for even easier insertion into the aluminum spacers and for better and safer handling.
New flat gill shape for extremely strong holding force
The result proves that the revision of the proven gill shape was a sensible undertaking: The new flat gill shape is even more robust, even more flexible and has an even more excellent feel. Are there more convincing reasons for our never-ceasing zeal for optimization? Throughout all of this, we have of course taken care to retain the distinctive identifying features of the longitudinal connectors – the basic shape as well as the two oval longitudinal holes, which are used for the optional transom profile connection at the junction point.
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