UNIQUE B A L A N C E U N M A T C H E D S A S H W I N D O W T E C H N O L O G Y

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1 UNIQUE B A L A N C E U N M A T C H E D S A S H W I N D O W T E C H N O L O G Y

2 Our staff have unparalleled experience in the sash balance industry. Dealing with customers in a friendly and efficient manner, they are able to help and advise on any aspect of sash balances and associated window hardware. Supported by the latest technology and software to calculate balance specifications at the touch of a button and linked directly to the Unique sales order system, any item from the complete range of balances can be with you as and when you need it. For assistance with your specific requirements call Tested and deemed to exceed the requirements of AAMA , Unique Balance have developed exceptional sash balances, specifically to meet the demands of the UK market. LITE-LIFT Heavy duty twin-spring pre-tensioned sash balances, suitable for slide and tilt windows and commercial applications where ease of sash movement is required. Suitable for sashes up to 43 Kg (90lbs). CONTENTS Balance Accessories 137 Page No. QUALITY ASSURED Everything we make is Essential Accessories 138 Sash Fasteners & Keeps 139 Tilt Latches 140 Pivot Bars & Shoes 141 Sash Lift 142 Slide & Tilt Restrictor Stay 143 guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for 10 years from the date of purchase. STANDARD & HEAVY DUTY SPIRAL BALANCES Economical heavy duty general purpose single spring balance suitable for accessible windows. We do not recommend these balances for use in windows installed in buildings such as hospitals or Old Peoples Homes, or for tilt applications. In these cases we recommend the use of Lite Lift balances (see above). Suitable for sashes up to 18 Kg (40lbs). Uni-Stop 144 Welland Sashlock 145 Sash Window Winding Gear 146 Powersash Motorised Sash Window Mechanism 147 Ultrashoe Adjustable Pivot Shoe Contact Details 150 These products are only available from unique Balance. BALANCE ACCESSORIES Everything you need to install Unique sash balances. A wide and varied range to suit all PVCu, Aluminium and timber sash windows

3 HARDWARE Available in brass, white and chrome to suit all PVCu, aluminium and timber sash windows. Sash Fasteners & Keeps Essential Accessories Our range of hardware for vertical sash windows is always expanding. Simply ask for any requirement of particular items, we have access to sources of supply world wide and if we can t find an item we will consider making it. BRASS/WHITE/CHROME ACCESSORIES 138 TILT LATCHES 139

4 Tilt Latches Pivot Bars & Shoes

5 Sash Lifts Slide & Tilt Restrictor Stays

6 Uni-Stop Welland Sashlock Specific Benefits - Thumb Turn or Key Locking versions available - Spring loaded to ensure sash clearance - Available with flat, bevelled or pressed stainless steel keep - Countersunk slots provide adjustment for fitting & subsequent correction - Night vent keep for timber available - Patented design Manufactured From - Zinc Alloy to BS 1004A - POM

7 Fenestrator - Sash Window Winding Gear Powersash - Motorised Sash Window Mechanism Fenestrator brings ease of use to any sash window environment. Its flexibility means that it can be fitted easily, to almost every situation possible. In cases where the sash window is recessed an adjustable extender bar can be fitted that gives Fenestrator total capability. - Gives assisted lift to overcome the weight of the sash - Minimum effort required in operation - Does not interfere with tilt operation of PVCu windows - Single handed operation - Gives easier access to obstructed windows Suitable for: Powersash - The world s first fully integrated, motorised system for sash windows - Retirement homes - Hospitals - Schools - Hotels - Municipal buildings - Sheltered accommodation - Private dwellings - Housing Association property 146 Can you imagine the sheer joy and convenience of being able to operate your double hung windows at the simple press of a button? Powersash is a dynamic breakthrough that brings a new dimension to your property. It gives you the flexibility to open and close single and double hung windows by simply pressing the wall mounted controllers positioned either side of each window.. A remote control unit is also available which adds the finishing touch to the beginning of a new era in double hung window technology. 147

8 Ultrashoe - Adjustable Pivot Shoe For Slide & Tilt Sash Windows Ultrashoe - Adjustable Pivot Shoe For Slide & Tilt Sash Windows Applying tension to spiral balances is no longer a difficult and tedious operation. Ultrashoe is an ingenious design that allows you to quickly make adjustments by simply using an ordinary screwdriver. The operation could not be easier. Open the sash on its pivot. Insert screwdriver and turn until desired tension is achieved. Close the sash and the job is done. It really is as simple as that. Open - Open the sash on its pivot Sizes are available to suit all known Timber and PVCu systems. Adjust - Insert screwdriver and turn until the desired tension is achieved 148 Close - Close the sash and tensioning up is done in no time at all 149

9 Unique Balance invented the spiral sash balance (patented 1932) and has been manufacturing them ever since at its plants in Iowa and West Virginia in the U.S.A and in Montreal, Canada. The original and proven concept of a closely wound torsion spring, tensioned by means of an accelerated spiral to give perfect balancing at all positions remains unchanged. Units 5&10 Brookvale Trading Estate Brookvale Road, Witton Birmingham B6 7AQ UNIQUE B A L A N C E Tel: Fax: