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Leonberg, 14th May 2013
The new range of window drives from GEZE in a uniform design
Flexibility – networkability – simple installation
GEZE has revised its range of RWA and ventilation drives. The result is a modular portfolio featuring a new uniform, discreet design of "intelligent" drives. So choosing the right single-source drive solution for every application is now even easier. State-of-the-art integrated control technology makes the drives flexible and increases their range of uses: if the usage requirements in the building change, the opening width and the opening speed of the window can simply be adjusted. The flexibility of the drives allows individually configurable, building-specific solutions. The control technology makes it easy to network the drives so that coordinated system solutions can be achieved. New and innovative installation systems ensure quick and convenient commissioning. GEZE uses its comprehensive advisory and planning expertise to implement optimal solutions in conjunction with architects, planners and technicians. The WinCalc calculation program for designing window systems facilitates this.
GEZE Slimchain – the all-rounder
The Slimchain chain drive is available in 300, 500 and 800 millimeter stroke variants together with customizable intermediate lengths so that it can be adapted to a variety of window sizes and opening requirements. "Slim" and compact, the Slimchain is ideal for incorporating into façades.
GEZE Powerchain – the powerhouse
The Powerchain is a real powerhouse and can also be used for skylights and light domes. This chain drive is available in 600, 800 and 1,200 millimeter stroke variants. It fulfils all the requirements associated with the need for very large opening widths. Tensile and pressure forces of up to 600 N give it the necessary power to open large, heavy windows quickly and safely. If the smoke and heat extraction is activated, the Powerchain achieves high opening speeds.
The Smart fix installation system – to make things click
The Smart fix installation system makes installing the Slimchain and Powerchain both simple and quick. A click system is used to "clip" the drives onto the consoles. The detachable power supply cable means that there is no problem making structural adjustments during installation or when changing a drive.
GEZE E 920-E 990 – the "invisible" chain drive solution
Profile-integrated technology for puristic design used on small, large and heavy windows is what defines the E 920-E 990 chain drive. The drive and fitting technology is not visible from the outside. Five different stroke variants ranging from 200 to 900 millimeters as well as high tensile forces make the E 920-E 990 even more flexible. The ribbon cabling ensures simple and quick installation in the casement.
The GEZE E 250 NT spindle drive – for large opening widths
The new compact E 250 NT spindle drive covers a wide range of applications and is recommended for façade windows, skylights and light domes. It achieves particularly large opening widths when used in opening and locking systems that are mounted on the profile surface. The E 250 NT is available in eight stroke variants from 100 to 1,000 millimeters. With its maximum tensile and pressure force of 750 N, the E 250 NT can safely open even really large window units. Installation using tried and tested consoles is especially simple.
Intelligent window control using state-of-the-art electronics
The integrated control technology allows a flexible and stepless setting of the drives. They can therefore be ideally adapted to the fire protection and ventilation concept in a building. If the smoke and heat extraction system is activated, they reach their emergency stroke at a speed of up to seventeen millimeters a second. Individual settings of the drive parameters can be configured directly in the factory or on site. An integrated synchronic module ensures real synchronization of up to three windows as well as of up to two locking drives in each case. There is no need for an external control unit. The installation and cabling workload is therefore very low, and commissioning is simple. A DIP switch enables a changing over from solo to syncro operating mode, so that various applications are possible with one single drive.
System safety and future-proofing
Networkability is another advantage of the new control technology. The new GEZE locking drives transform the drives in a modular system solution. Moreover, the windows can be networked via bus systems using the new GEZE drives, as the trend towards building automation is continuing in window technology, too. Interfaces with the building management system and widely used bus systems enable the windows to be incorporated into the building automation system.
Automated windows in the private residential sector
GEZE also offers automatic ventilation "with design" for simpler applications, such as private homes. Accessibility and convenience are becoming more and more important in this area. The ECchain ventilation drive is the powerful entry-level model that can also be used on small fanlights. The integrated stroke adjustment of this chain drive enables it to be adapted to various ventilation requirements.
The new window drive range from GEZE
in a discreet, uniform design
Slimchain – the all-rounder
in the new chain drive range –
"slim" and compact
There's nothing to see from the outside:
The E 920 – E 990 chain drive that is integrated into the window
together with its accompanying E 905 / E 906 locking drive
ECchain – the ventilation chain drive for simpler
applications, e.g. in the private residential sector
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