Building deformations and the resulting negative effects on the weather tightness and function of large sliding systems & joints are huge challenges in high-rise construction. The solution lies in a piece of sealing technology that actively adapts to the changing ambient conditions. To this end, Schüco formed a strategic partnership with Swiss company air-lux on 11 September 2020.
The two companies hope to enter into foreign markets by combining their strengths and producing very weathertight sliding systems. Thus, both will gain from the other’s knowledge. Air-lux Technik AG has been successfully deploying its proprietary active sealing technology in a wide range of buildings & sliding joints throughout the world for 15 years. Moreover, the technology has been continually improved and put through extensive testing, including hurricane testing. Also, Schüco’s significant experience in the development and design of complex façade solutions is brought to bear on projects all over the world.
Active sealing technology for sliding systems
The two companies hope to get into foreign markets by producing very weathertight sliding systems by joining forces. The expertise of the other will be beneficial to both. Also, air-lux Technik AG invented and has been successfully employing its proprietary active sealing technology in a variety of buildings all around the world for the past 15 years. The technology remains refined over time and put through extensive testing, including storm testing. Schüco contributes its global expertise in the research and design of complex façade systems.
A compressor buried in the outside frame pumps air into the continuous gasket at the touch of a button. Thus, it closes the space between the sliding vent and the outer frame. Also, the benefits of this proprietary sealing technology of sliding systems remain self-evident
- Maximum sound insulation
- Class 4 air permeability
- Class E1500 water tightness
