easy to fabricate frames

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NEW RCM TheRMal InseRTs

neW RCM Thermal Inserts

We’re offering better insulated frames with significant benefits for fabrication and we’re guessing that you’ll think that’s worth a closer look. The Spectus range of thermal inserts achieves a fantastic blend of performance and sustainability.

Specifically designed for the Elite 70 range, these inserts are made from 100% recycled PVC-U. They are lightweight, easy and safe to work with, long lasting and highly insulating. Used together with traditional steel or aluminium reinforcements, the inserts have been designed to improve screw retention and to ensure perfect hardware positioning.

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100% recycled

PVc-U

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Features at a glance Excellent thermal performance. Will improve WERs and U-value

Superior screw retention for hardware

Inserts fit the following casement profiles:

50mm slim outer frame

60mm intermediate outer frame

70mm large outer frame

66mm T & Z transoms

Compatible with both internally and externally glazed sashes

Suits ovolo and bevelled systems

Included on U-Comply N, our online calculator

Made from 100% recycled material

energy-efficiency

PVC-U is a much better insulator than either aluminium or steel.

Our inserts are designed with internal webs which increase the number of insulating chambers in our Elite 70 main sections from five to eight, whilst keeping the weight down. Compared to an outerframe reinforced with steel, the thermal performance with the RCM thermal insert is approximately 25% improved.

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B06 Outer Frame, B21 Mullion & B35 Sash

Glazing – 4mm Float – 20mm Argon – 4mm Planitherm Total+ with Swisspacer Ultimate

Window energy Ratings

Using RCM thermal inserts will improve the U-value of windows.

Their use can also improve window energy ratings when compared to traditional reinforcing methods. You can see the benefits of switching by using our on-line Window Energy Rating calculator U-Comply N.

reinforcement Wer U-value Specification

Full Steel B (Index -5) 1.5 (1.48)

Standard Steel B (Index -2) 1.4 (1.44)

Standard Steel A (Index 0) 1.4 (1.41) + RCM

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strength

PVC-U has little structural strength and should not be used as the sole means of reinforcing a window.

Aluminium sections are some 26 times stronger than PVC-U and steel sections, a massive, 84 times stronger. Our inserts are designed to be used alongside steel or aluminium reinforcements and will, when used correctly, provide significant thermal benefits, without compromising the window’s strength. Full details on reinforcing requirements are included in the Spectus technical manuals.

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selling power

In finished frames, RCM thermal inserts won’t be visible to your customers, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have selling power.

A recycled product that contributes to a warmer home ticks plenty of boxes on a homeowner’s wish list and can give you a real competitive edge.

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Fabrication

As with all Spectus products, we’ve paid careful attention to the design of our RCM thermal inserts.

We’ve built in screw receptor details which mean that there is improved screw retention and accurate hardware positioning. The sections are easy to cut, safer to handle and can therefore reduce fabrication times.

sustainability

RCM thermal inserts are entirely manufactured from 100% recycled PVC-U responsible sourcing.

At the end of their long life, in energy-efficient windows, the inserts can easily be recycled. How’s that for planet friendly?

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Where to use RCM thermal inserts

Our inserts are designed to work with outerframes, sashes, transoms and mullions and to fit all sizes of outerframe from the slim to the large.

They work with internal or external glazing and with ovolo shaped or bevelled profiles. In other words, whatever Elite 70 casement window you are fabricating, there’s an RCM thermal insert to suit.

Included in the range is an insert for use in door outerframes (BX07). This has a significantly increased wall thickness to support hinges and keeps.

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Our assurance

Spectus have been making innovative, effective and reliable window systems in the UK for over thirty years.

Our products and business processes are highly accredited and all of our products carry a 10 year guarantee.

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Marketing toolbox

We’ve got all the tools you need to introduce the benefits of RCM thermal inserts to your customers as well as all the technical information and product guides.

Everything is available to download from our website at any time.

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3 Product guide

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