Hardware specialist VBH, has reported a surge in the popularity of the ArTech tilt and turn system from Italian hardware manufacturer, AGB.
Why ArTech is gaining popularity
VBH says that ArTech is treated with Activeage Hi-Protection coating that enables the hardware to withstand over 2,000 hours of testing in a neutral salt spray environment.
Activeage is a three-stage finish, incorporating layers of zinc, chromic passivation with silica Nano particles and an organic mineral protection coating.
ArTech is available in surface fit, jigless, rebated and concealed-hinge variants, all with standard level and PAS24 security level options. Upgrading between the two is easy, with only minimal hardware changes.
VBH cites the system’s security performance as a major reason why so many fabricators are switching to ArTech. Security spec windows have been tested to forces of 5.5 kilonewtons, nearly double the forces specified in PAS24.
What VBH says
“ArTech is incredibly resistant to attack, achieving almost double the required performance under PAS24," says Gary Gleeson, marketing manager, VBH. “It is built to withstand harsh and varied climates, such as ours in the UK, where so many windows are positioned not that far from windy, salt water environments or near busy roads. [Salt spray performance of 2,000 hours] is extremely impressive when you consider that the top grade of BS EN 1670 is 240 hours, which is classed as ‘very high resistance’."
