Recommended list of mainstream "polyurethane brands" for doors, windows, and curtain walls in 2023.
At present, in developed countries in Europe and America, building energy consumption accounts for 30% of the total energy consumption of the society, and the energy consumption of doors and windows accounts for 50% of the building energy consumption. This shows that solving the energy consumption problem of doors and windows is equivalent to solving 15% of the total energy consumption of society. Choosing appropriate door, window, and curtain wall building materials, especially new polyurethane materials such as door, window, and curtain wall building profile frames, will save most of the building's energy consumption.
Figure 1 The polyurethane curtain wall building profile frames 1
Good materials empower new forces in the construction industry and build a green, low-carbon, and beautiful new future! Reduce building energy consumption, promote energy-saving doors and windows, develop high-tech curtain walls, look at the global market, and focus on Europe, where energy-saving standards are far ahead.
Polyurethane (PU) profiles and products have been widely used, leading the new development trend of doors, windows, and curtain walls worldwide. As a new material with rich and diverse applications, polyurethane is used in the field of doors and windows: glass-fiber-reinforced polyurethane profile doors and windows, glass fiber-reinforced polyurethane insulated aluminum alloy doors and windows, polyurethane-insulated aluminum alloy doors and windows, and polyurethane foam materials for profile cavity filling. etc. form. Applications in curtain walls include fiberglass polyurethane and rigid foam polyurethane profiles as thermal insulation components; and fiberglass polyurethane profiles as curtain wall keels. At the same time, in the installation of doors, windows, and curtain walls: fiberglass polyurethane frames, rigid polyurethane frames, polyurethane insulation blocks, pre-pressed expansion sealing tapes, polyurethane foam caulks, etc. have become the main application forms.
Figure 2 The polyurethane curtain wall building profile frames 2
In the existing market of new materials for doors, windows, and curtain walls, international companies such as Covestro and Huntsman, as well as domestic companies such as Chinese Wanhua, have been in the market for new materials for doors, windows, and curtain walls for many years. High strength, lightweight, corrosion resistance, higher heat insulation, and energy-saving performance, it is the main trend of the door and window industry development in the new stage to realize the green and low carbonization of buildings.
The safety, green, low carbon, and energy-saving lamp functions of doors, windows, and curtain walls require Further upgrades of supporting materials. Polyurethane profiles will become the first choice for energy-saving in doors, windows, and curtain walls, and have been highly praised by real estate, owners, architects, and design institutes.
The strength of polyurethane profile products is higher than that of ordinary broken bridge aluminum. It is airtight, watertight, large in wind pressure load resistance, and strong in typhoon resistance. It meets the needs of areas with high wind pressure along rivers and coastal areas. At the same time, it has excellent durability and weather resistance, can withstand extreme temperatures, and can also achieve a high-quality appearance of various colors of paint or wood grain, creating a longer and more beautiful building life cycle.
In recent years, the top brand enterprises of "Polyurethane Profiles" have made unremitting efforts to break the pattern of the existing material world and realize the production of polyurethane composite materials with lower energy consumption and better material properties, so that they can work together with various metal materials to serve mankind. The historical mission of service is to dedicate one's modest efforts to make the sky bluer, the water clearer, and the trees greener.
Figure 3 The polyurethane frames windows and doors 1
New trends in door, window and curtain wall materials to build a new low-carbon green future—the preferred brand recommendation for polyurethane profiles: LIJIANG Glass has continued to carry out the "Industry Data Statistical Worksheet" for many years according to the international industry standard "Building Metal Structure Association Aluminum Door, Window and Curtain Wall" and enterprise evaluations "Five Elements" brings you recommended brand information related to "polyurethane profiles" that mainly serve the door, window and curtain wall industry.
Element 1: Brand Effect (Brand Value)
The brand is the core "value" that increases market share and reflects the high quality of products. Excellent products must have a higher brand effect. Simple "high investment" does not equate to high brand value. Having a professional team and case support is the key.
Element 2: Innovation and research ability (quality craftsmanship)
The material and process of polyurethane profiles are core competitiveness, and production and R&D capabilities have become an important "threshold". Specific indicators: product appearance (transmittance, color, etc.), product strength, corrosion resistance, heat insulation performance, production equipment, and process Medium and large-scale manufacturers with advanced production lines, R&D capabilities, and advanced production lines will become the first choice.
Element 3: Market Positioning (Product System)
The quality requirements for doors, windows, and curtain walls are increasing day by day. The application of large glass materials and panel materials has become one of the factors that troubles the selection of profiles. The high strength and lightness of polyurethane materials also include national standard testing (including weather resistance, etc.) materials, Features, and functions must meet the needs of current applications and can adapt to the needs and design requirements of different regional climates and mid- to high-end construction projects.
Element 4: Sales network (layout capability)
Sales network and channel development are key links in controlling market development. They also serve as the main link between enterprises and upstream and downstream companies and are the lifeblood of enterprise survival. The market for polyurethane profiles is mainly focused on construction and industry. Domestic and foreign sales networks and supporting product transportation and manufacturing capabilities are key.
Element 5: Service system (after-sales structure)
The pre-sales, sales, and after-sales services are reflected in the entire life cycle of the building, including the refinement of the early construction plan, guidance on mold customization, and inspection during the installation and commissioning stages, which must form a platform service. Establishing a modern data terminal and a front-end service team must not only meet the product architecture of the project needs but also achieve rapid updates and rapid maintenance.
In the real estate and construction industry, in addition to focusing on the mainstream products of doors and windows and the core system of curtain walls, it also extends more attention to future development trends. LIJAING Glass presents the market's first choice in 2023 with the new trend of materials - the "polyurethane" category. The brand of "high-end polyurethane profiles".
Polyurethane profile is a high-strength, high-modulus, lightweight polymer composite material produced using a continuous extrusion process with high-hardness polyurethane resin as the matrix material and glass fiber as the reinforcing material. Global polyurethane production exceeds 23 million tons. With economic development and consumption upgrading, polyurethane products have many excellent properties such as good low-temperature flexibility, high impact resistance, radiation resistance, wide rebound range, and good adhesion. They are widely used. It is gradually becoming a rational substitute for traditional materials. picture
Next, LIJIANG Glass made full use of the "five elements" evaluation system and made comprehensive judgments based on well-known foreign brands and the main direction of innovation and research capabilities. Detailed brand recommendations for polyurethane profiles will allow the real estate, construction, and door, window, and curtain wall industries to be more connected from design to construction to materials, and improve the brand system of the industrial chain.
No 1. American Huntsman Chemical
Manufacturer: Huntsman Chemical of the United States
Reason for recommendation: American Huntsman Chemical launched an epoch-making high-performance energy-saving door and window material - glass fiber reinforced polyurethane composite material profile, and applied its new material used in the aerospace field to the door and window system. Huntsman's goal is to provide a high-strength joint or connection between two surfaces with strong and durable adhesion, which has reached an advanced level in the industry worldwide.
Brand effect: ★★★★★
Innovation and research capabilities: ★★★★★
Project case: ★★★★☆
Sales network: ★★★★☆
Team service: ★★★★★
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Product Positioning: Profiles
LIJIANG Glass Comment: Huntsman Chemical of the United States has made full use of its strong R&D strength and creativity to lead the world in the application of polyurethane composite door and window profiles. Its products have excellent performance, especially when applied to doors and windows, they are airtight and watertight. The wind pressure resistance and heat insulation performance are very outstanding, and it has strong international competitiveness.
No 2. Germany Covestro
Manufacturer: Covestro, Germany
Reason for recommendation: German Covestro has an in-depth understanding of various high-performance thermoplastic polyurethane resins and hybrid materials with excellent properties, and has become a large-scale international professional integrating the research and development, production and sales of glass fiber reinforced polyurethane (polyurethane composite materials) profiles. It is a comprehensive solution provider for composite materials and energy-saving doors, windows, and curtain walls. It is also a representative of high-tech enterprises in the R&D and production of new energy-saving materials and fireproof door and window composite materials.
Brand effect: ★★★★☆
Creation and research ability: ★★★★☆
Project case: ★★★★☆
Sales network: ★★★★
Team service: ★★★★☆
Recommendation index: ★★★★☆
Product Positioning: doors and windows, curtain walls
LIJIANG Glass Comments: German Covestro has more than 20 international patents, is committed to technological innovation, and has an excellent R&D and innovation scientific research team. The composite materials profiles and components it researches and develops are used in door and window profiles, building structures, insulation, subways, High-speed rail, wind power, and other fields.
No 3, KRAIBURG TPE®
Manufacturer: KRAIBURG TPE®
Reason for recommendation: KRAIBURG TPE develops and produces thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for markets and customers worldwide. With more than 680 employees and an annual turnover of €216 million in 2021, we are considered a competent leader in the field of TPE compounds. With more than 30 years of experience in the pultrusion production of composite profiles, it has become one of the largest and most technologically advanced pultrusion profile companies in the world.
Brand effect: ★★★★☆
Creation and research ability: ★★★★☆
Project case: ★★★★
Sales network: ★★★★☆
Team service: ★★★★☆
Recommendation index: ★★★★☆
Product Positioning: doors and windows, curtain walls
LIJIANG Glass Comment: You can rely on KRAIBURG TPE specially developed for your industrial applications. KRAIBURG TPE's compounds offer added value while meeting international standards for fire classification, UV resistance, and contact with drinking water. Believe in a market-driven thermoplastic elastomer product portfolio. In addition, KRAIBURG TPE offers you custom-designed material solutions: together with you we develop application-specific compounds that are fully customized to your requirements.
No 4, Kent Elastonmer Products Inc.
Manufacturer: Kent Elastonmer Products Inc.
Reason for recommendation: KEP leads the way in today's tubing and dip-molding manufacturing operations from three efficient Ohio facilities located in Kent, Mogadore, and Winesburg. All three facilities are Lean enterprise committed, FDA Registered, with quality systems tailored to comply with ISO 13485:2016 certification. KEP's Mogadore and Winesburg facilities are IMS-listed (Interstate Milk Shippers). Plus, if you're looking for dip molding, KEP's Kent facility is the only manufacturing site of dipped natural rubber latex tubing in the United States!
Brand effect: ★★★★☆
Creation and research ability: ★★★★☆
Project case: ★★★★☆
Sales network: ★★★★
Team service: ★★★★
Recommendation index: ★★★★☆
Product Positioning: Profiles
LIJIANG Glass Comment: KEP applies product knowledge to production processes to determine the type of compound you need and produce it to your strict specifications. Need a compound that is abrasion-resistant, ozone-resistant, and maintains a rubbery texture? For many customers, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) compounds from Kent Elastonmer Products Inc. prove to be the best solution.
No 5, Trinseo Building & Construction
Manufacturer: Trinseo Building & Construction
Reason for recommendation: A comprehensive technology enterprise specializing in the research and development, production, sales, and after-sales of energy-saving polyurethane door, window, and curtain wall systems. The company has fully considered the pain points of the owner in the application of "new materials", and exclusively launched the "maintenance" platform. Through systematic and standardized inspection and maintenance services, the entire system is always in good operating condition.
Brand effect: ★★★★
Creation and research ability: ★★★★☆
Project case: ★★★★☆
Sales network: ★★★★
Team service: ★★★★☆
Recommendation index: ★★★★☆
Product Positioning: doors and windows, curtain walls
LIJIANG Glass Comment: Trinseo Building & Construction's expertise is reflected in a full set of services from conceptual design, feasibility analysis, scheme design, and product provision, to system installation and commissioning. The brand's flagship "sliding window" system, in addition to the stylish and beautiful appearance design, also has the characteristics of high air tightness and high thermal insulation. It is a model of polyurethane materials in the application of door, window, and curtain wall systems.
No 6, Plastic Film Corporation Co, Ltd.
Manufacturer: Plastic Film Corporation Co, Ltd.
Reason for recommendation: As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plastic Film Corporation, PFC is a composite materials technology company with the vision of "innovation to improve the living environment" and is committed to innovating the traditional construction and building materials field with new energy-saving and environmentally friendly materials.
Brand effect: ★★★★
Innovation and research capabilities: ★★★★
Project case: ★★★★
Sales network: ★★★★
Team service: ★★★★☆
Recommended index: ★★★★
Product Positioning: Profiles
LIJIANG Glass Comment: As a plastic film supplier and distributor since 1978, we have offered a stock line of plastic materials for just-in-time deliveries for multiple industries throughout North America. In addition to our stock line of plastic films and sheets, PFC has strongly focused on the importance of individual companies that need specialized film for their manufacturing needs.
Low-carbon buildings and near-zero-carbon buildings are the future trends and directions. At present, neither steel profiles nor aluminum alloy profiles can perfectly achieve the zero-carbon goal. The emergence of polyurethane profiles is a new direction of material application in the door, window, and curtain wall industry in the future.
The application of polyurethane new materials to the door and window engineering market is not only an inevitable product under the requirements of low-carbon targets but also an urgently needed product promoted through energy-saving renovation policies in various places. Through the bold attempts and careful verification of real estate and design institutes, there have been relatively perfect construction project cases in many places around the world. In terms of design and construction, sufficient data results have been obtained through the practical application of materials, and a certain foundation has been laid. And gradually realized the establishment of industry standards and specifications.
At the same time, in the "Building Materials Industry Standards", the standards for glass fiber-reinforced polyurethane pultruded profiles for doors and windows were revised. In the new standard, compared with unsaturated polyester profiles, polyurethane profiles have greatly improved various performance indicators: picture
At present, it has been highly recognized by industry design consultants and experts. It is a door and window technology solution that can represent the development trend of ultra-low and near-zero energy consumption doors and windows in the future and has realized the landing of many projects in first-tier cities around the world.
However, in the field of curtain wall engineering, there is still a lack of convincing project cases. With the further application of polyurethane profiles, building curtain walls based on external enclosure structures can achieve a balance between profile strength and heat insulation and energy-saving performance, and get related supporting materials.
Supported by national and industry standards, the application in curtain wall projects is just around the corner. Compared with traditional materials, polyurethane pultruded profiles have stronger dimensional stability, higher transverse mechanical properties, and higher specific strength and rigidity. Because of the advantages in mechanical properties, glass fiber-reinforced polyurethane profiles can build large windows, and large openings, and can be made into swing doors.
In addition, polyurethane pultruded profiles have strong corrosion resistance to most acids, alkalis, salts, organic matter, seawater, and humid air; they are also stainless and immortal, and their corrosion resistance is better than other material door and window profiles, especially suitable for coastal applications, Corrosive and general wet places. Therefore, weather resistance has become a key criterion for distinguishing the quality of products in the current market. With enough project cases, it has become the core support of brand power.
In the follow-up, LIJIANG Glass will also conduct in-depth investigations and visits to polyurethane profiles, and door and window manufacturing companies to understand the market brands and corporate performance of more industrial chains, display relevant information, and target technologies and products in this segment. Organize and analyze the development direction, and provide professional purchase guides and application recommendations for upstream and downstream enterprises in the glass door, window, and curtain wall industry.
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