NanaWall^® HSW50: The Individual Pane, Sliding, Thermally Broken Aluminum System

Technical Description

The HSW50 is a thermally broken, aluminum framed, individual single panle sliding systems designed to provide an opening glass wall or storefront with any custom panel size within the limitations of the Maximum Size Chart. Different panel widths are possible with additional tracks in the stacking bay for the different widths. Sliding L frames with incorporated swing entry/exit panel(s) are possible (note the panel size constraints). An end panel can be a swing panel hinged to a side jamb. Swing panels are single acting but can be either inward or outward opening. Possible configurations and stacking bay options are virtually limitless.Details shown in the cross-section drawings. See possible stacking options.

Frame, Tracks and Stacking Bays

The nominal head jamb thickness is 2 3/4" (70 mm) and is thermally broken with cover plates on both sides. The nominal side jamb thickness is 1 15/16" (50 mm) thick and thermally broken with a 9/16" (14 mm) wide polyamide plastic. All pins and screws to assemble the the frame are provided. Various sill options are available. Also available is a no sill option with locking point sockets to be installed on the finish floor. The stacking bay and the upper track leading to the stacking bay are the same profile as the head jamb. See possible stacking options.

Panels

The stiles and rails of sliding panels and sliding L frames with incorporated swing panels are extruded aluminum, 1 15/16" (50 mm) thick and thermally broken with a 9/16" (14 mm) wide polyamide plastic with interlocking tongue-and-groove profiles (see cross-section drawings). Standard finishes available are clear or dark bronze anodized, dark brown or white powder coated. Custom finishes can be chosen from a range of anodized finishes and over 200 RAL powder-coated colors. Different finishes are also possible on interior and exterior sides (see Color Selection section).

Panels are pre-assembled and panel stiles and rails are connected by special zinc die cast alloy, thermally broken corner fittings that incorporate carriers, hinge components, and male and female locking receptacles. Finish for corner connectors is matched to finish of frame and panels.

Glazing

Units can be supplied glazed with single tempered, laminated, clear insulating tempered, insulating Low-E tempered glass, or open. If panels are supplied open, standard glass stops and "dry" glazing gaskets supplied are for glass thickness of 1/4" (6 mm) for single glazing and 15/16" (24 mm) for double-glazing. Glass stops for other glass thickness are optional. See the Glazing section for further details.

Weatherstripping

Double APTK weather-stripping is provided for vertical sealing between panels and between panels and frames; brush seals with flexible plastic web are provided for all horizontal sealing (see cross-section drawings).

Sliding And Swinging Hardware

For sliding, two load-bearing stainless steel uni-directional carriers are attached to the upper corners of each panel. Each carrier has one glide-roller and two horizontal counter-rotating wheels that roll in the track. Each wheel has sealed bearings and is coated with toughened Polymide to ensure sound-free running and optimal resistance to temperature extremes. Carriers can easily negotiate square or angled corners without mechanical switches. For any swing panel, an appropriate quantity of hinges is provided.

Locking Hardware

See the Hardware section.