Glass Magazine - September 2010

Composite panels

Mapes Architectural Panels, Lincoln, Neb., will feature its complete line of laminated, insulating composite panels for glazing applications. Mapes panels are designed to improve the energy efficiency of any glazing project and are available in thicknesses up to 4 ¼ inch, with R-values up to 27. 79. The finishes include Kynar, anodized and baked enamel. Specialty panels for fire rating, high-impact, hurricane, explosion and bullet-resistant applications are available in a variety of thicknesses and finishes. Booth 1052. 800/228-2391 | www.mapes.com

Tools and supplies
Glass removal
Extractor, Edmonton, AB, will showcase
the Extractor PROV28 glass removal
tool. The unit features two batteries
Extractor PROV28

and a 5-year pro-rated warranty. Offering 40 percent to 50 percent more strength than an 18-volt power tool, the PROV28 is perfect for cutting face glazing and auto glass removal, according to the exhibitor. Booth 2116. 877/628-8837 | www.extractortools.com

Scratch removal

GlasWeld, Bend, Ore., will feature
scratch-removal solutions for glass,
including abrading and graffiti modules
for medium to extreme damage. Save
time, money
and resources
by repairing
glass instead
of replac-
ing it, and
protect from
future damage with GlasWeld’s scratch
removal systems. Customer-specific
solutions are available, in addition to
training and support. Booth 1673.

800/321-2597 | www.glasweld.com

Anchor
channels
Decon USA
Inc., Sonoma,
Calif., the
exclusive
representative
for Jordahl Anchor Channels in North
America, will show Jordahl’s range of
hot rolled and cold formed anchor chan-
nels and accessories for adjustable, fast
and low-cost connections for curtain
wall and other facade installations.
Components are available in zinc plated,
hot dipped galvanized and stainless steel
to meet corrosion resistance require-
ments. Booth 2120.

866/332-6687 | www.deconusa.com
Anchor channel with
six anchors and bolt
Transportation

Van rack kit
American Rack Inc., Milwaukee, a
division of F. Barkow Inc., will in-
troduce a van rack kit designed to
ship and install easily, according to a
company release. The Commander is
a 10-foot-by-7-foot aluminum glass
rack that includes a three cross-bar roof
rack and 6 1/2-inch useable ledgeboard.
Assembly time is about two hours,
and payload capacity is 1,000 pounds
per side. During the show, American
Rack will display a 2009 Ford E250
with the rack installed. Booth 1256.
800/558-5580

Windows
R5

Chelsea Build-
ing Products,
Oakmont, Pa.,
will introduce its
R5 thermal per-
forming window
products. Chelsea
products that achieve R5 and better
include: Restoration Pro, DuraGard
XT and the 6200 Series. Also featured
will be an improvement to its popular
TrustSeries system. Booth 771.