Polyamide Strips PA66 GF25 Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermal Barrier Strips for Broken Bridge Aluminum System Window

What is Polyamide Thermal Break Strip (PA66 GF25%)

There are many different materials to produce thermal break strips, such as PA66 GF25%, ASA, ABS, PVC. Among them, polyamide material is the most popular material for thermal break. Thermal insulating profiles made of polyamide PA 66 GF25% (25% glass fiber reinforced polyamide) have significant advantages.

The coefficient of linear thermal expansion (linear elongation coefficient) of the polyamide profiles is equivalent to the aluminum profile. Therefore, the polyamide profile is not subjected to internal stresses after it is pressed to aluminum profile. This is one of the most important advantages of using the polyamide material as a thermal barrier.

Secondly, the deflection temperature of the polyamide profiles under load is high. Even at 200° C for about 15 minutes, no deformation occurs. Therefore, it can easily be heated in the ovens at the powder coating process.

Thirdly, polyamide profiles do not emit toxic gases in case of fire. They are environmentally friendly.

In addition, dimensional stability and resistance to chemicals of polyamide thermal barriers are high.

The Function of Thermal Break Windows

1. Broken bridge aluminum thermal break strips reduce heat conduction: the heat broken bridge aluminum alloy profiles are adopted, and the hollow glass structure is adopted. The broken bridge aluminum doors and windows reduce the heat conduction through the doors and windows. In this way, it will not feel hot under the high temperature of the scorching sun in summer. It's cold and windy in winter, and we don't feel cold. This ensures that the indoor temperature is maintained.

2. Prevent condensation: The temperature of the inner surface of the broken bridge aluminum door and window profile with thermal break strips is close to the indoor temperature, reducing the possibility of indoor moisture condensing on the surface of the profile due to supersaturation. This is crucial for the insulation of the window.

3. The broken bridge aluminum thermal break strip plays the role of heat preservation and energy saving. Broken bridge aluminum door and window frames with thermal insulation strips can reduce the heat loss through the window frames by one-third. In summer, if there is an air conditioner, window frames with thermal insulation strips can reduce energy loss more.

4. To protect the environment: through the application of the thermal insulation system of broken bridge aluminum doors and windows, energy consumption can be reduced, and the environmental radiation caused by air conditioning and heating can be reduced at the same time.

5. Broken bridge aluminum thermal break strips are good for health: the heat exchange between the human body and the environment depends on the indoor air temperature, air flow speed and outdoor air temperature. By adjusting the indoor temperature of broken bridge aluminum doors and windows, the use is lower than 12~13 ℃, and the most comfortable environment has been achieved.

6. Broken bridge aluminum thermal break strips reduce noise: the use of hollow glass structures with different thicknesses and heat-insulated bridge-broken aluminum profile cavity structures can effectively reduce the resonance effect of sound waves, organize sound transmission, and reduce noise by more than 30dB.

Is a thermal break good?

Adding a thermal break to a window or door prevents both heat and cold from transferring through the frames altogether, alleviating issues that might be caused by extreme environments. By controlling this transfer, thermally broken windows and doors improve energy efficiency.

Better Performance Than Other Types

The function of PA thermal break strip and the comparison of PVC thermal break strip.

The main raw material of PA thermal break strip is PA66 plus 25% glass fiber, and the main raw material of PVC thermal break strip is PVC resin powder plus 25% calcium carbonate. Compared with PVC thermal break strip, PA66 thermal break strip has the following advantages:

(1) High tensile strength Nylon thermal break strip:≥126N/mm

PVC thermal break strip: about 70N/mm.

(2) High thermal deformation temperature PA thermal break strip: 240℃ PVC thermal break strip: 90℃.

(3) It is more durable. PVC insulation strips are easy to age.

(4) Good self-extinguishing function.

Application and Advantages

Aluminium window has the disadvantage of limited thermal insulation. Its Uf value, which indicates the amount of heat that passes through a window profile, is simply too high. If your windows have standard aluminium profiles, your home may develop condensation, or even mould. Besides the resulting high repair costs, household mould also aggravates respiratory problems such as asthma.

But that disadvantage has now been completely eliminated if you install polyamide strips in aluminum windows. In fact, thanks to the development of a new invention known as thermal break profiles, aluminium is at least as good as its competitors. In these profiles, produced with specialized machines, a polyamide strip is placed between the inner and outer sections of the profile.

Polyamide is a plastic that insulates more than 500 times better than aluminium, so thermal break profiles have a much lower Uf value - and transmit much less heat or cold. As a result, your home stays warmer in winter, while keeping the heat outside more easily in summer.

Characteristic of polyamide strips

Polyamide thermal breaks are extruded in dry state but they absorb moisture from the environment after the production as time passes. Moisture level depend the following conditions:

- Ambient temperature

- Ambient humidity

- Storage period

During the summer time, when the temperature and humidity in storage area are higher than usual, the insulating profiles absorb more moisture than in the remaining seasons, even stored properly.

PA strips storage and handling:

Because PA66 is a hydrophilic substance, it will absorb the surrounding water. The rate and amount of water absorption depend on the ambient temperature, ambient humidity and storage period.

The relative humidity is higher in summer than in other short-term storage seasons. High moisture content (more than 2%) will affect the quality of wear-resistant strips.

When the insulation single bundle is removed from the shelf, it may be deformed. If it is not straightened in time, it will cause permanent deformation.

Therefore, it is recommended to keep it horizontal in a ventilated and dry environment, pay attention to waterproof, stay away from heat source, avoid stress and minimize bending.

If you have any specific questions, please contact us and we are happy to provide you with relevant services.

Our service
1. Expertise in the production of standard polyamide thermal break strips.
2. Respect customers' needs, provide customized products, try best to satisfy customers' requirements.
3. Fast service and on-time delivery 
4. Strict quality control system, each production process will be strictly supervised by us. 
5. We can provide all products on the insulation strip production line and the technical support.

Different shapes:

I-type thermal break strip is a common insulation material for doors and windows, with a shape similar to the uppercase English letter "I". It is the first generation and easiest shape of polyamide strips.

Compared to other types of thermal break strips, the advantage of I-type strips is that their longer length can better adapt to the width of doors and windows, improving the thermal break effect.

In addition, Type I insulation strips can also adapt to different door and window sizes and specifications through their own shape and structure, with high flexibility and adaptability.

For the I-type strips, we can provide the following size or customize according to customer’s drawing.

The C-type design provides a longer heat conduction path, resulting in better heat insulation performance than I-type strip, while also having better longitudinal load-bearing capacity. Besides, the C-type PA strip is also a necessary condition for the stepped drainage of thermal broken bridge aluminum.

For the C-type strip, we can provide the following size or customize according to customer's drawing.

The design of T-type thermal break strips usually includes a horizontal section and a vertical section, forming a "T" - shaped structure.

This design adds a small section under the thermal break strip, allowing the sealing strip to overlap with the thermal break strips, thereby improving the overall insulation performance.

For the T-type strip, we can provide the following size or customize according to customer's drawing.

Hollow thermal break strip, also known as multi-cavity insulation strip, can reduce heat transfer by changing the air flow path, thereby achieving insulation effect and further improving insulation performance.

Hollow thermal break strip are currently the mainstream products in the market and can support large width sizes. Many thermal break strips with a diameter of 35mm or more on the market are made into multi-cavity shapes, and their longitudinal load-bearing capacity is very high.

For the hollow type strip, we can provide the following size or customize according to customer's drawing.

Product Performance

1. Sample water content less than 0.2% by weight.
2. Norm laboratory condition:(23±2)ºC and (50±10)% relative humidity.
3. The specifications marked with "a" only applies to I-shape strip otherwise, the specifications concluded between supplier and buyer through consultation, shall be written in contract or purchase order.