Technal
Technal Aluminium Systems
All their Aluminium is sourced from a minimum of 75% post-consumer scrap aluminium, with the option of being 100%. fully recycled Aluminium having a low 0.5kg co2 per Kg made entirely from post-consumer scrap.
Products have a design life of around 40 years, after which the aluminium is 100% recyclable.
TENTAL’s thermal break elements are also made from recycled xPET, a material that gives a second life to used plastic drinks bottles.
Windows
Soleal Next 75
The Technal Soleal Next 75mm aluminium window system offers a versatile and high-performance solution for both residential and commercial applications. Designed with a 75mm frame depth, this system accommodates large, glazed expanses, with possible dimensions reaching up to 3 metres in height, subject to an infill weight limit of 160kg. This capability allows for expansive views and an abundance of natural light, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of any building.
Security is a paramount consideration, and the Soleal Next system meets rigorous standards. It is burglary-resistant up to RC2 and complies with UK PAS24 standards, ensuring robust protection against unauthorised access. This makes it an ideal choice for properties where security is a top priority.
Thermal efficiency is another key feature of the Soleal Next system. With a low U-value of up to 0.8 W/m²·K, depending on the glazing performance, it contributes to improved energy efficiency and reduced heating costs. This thermal performance is complemented by the system’s ability to accommodate glazing thicknesses of up to 69mm, providing flexibility in design and performance specifications.
Acoustic performance with this system offers sound reduction capabilities of up to 47dB, depending on the configuration. This makes it suitable for environments where noise reduction is essential, such as urban settings or near busy roads.
The Soleal Next system offers a range of frame designs, including Standard, Stepped, Sloping, and Concealed Drainage options, allowing for flexibility in architectural design. Vents can be customised with Square, Stepped, Sloping, or Clip-on trims, providing further design versatility.
Aesthetically, the system is available in a wide range of RAL colours, with options exclusive to Technal, enabling architects and designers to achieve the desired visual impact. Windows can be fitted with concealed handles, maintaining a sleek appearance, and an exclusive range of handles is available to complement the overall design. Additionally, both automatic and manual gearing options can be fitted, catering to different functional requirements.
The Soleal Next system supports various window configurations, including Fixed Lights, Side-Hung, Top-Hung, Bottom-Hung, and Tilt and Turn variations. This versatility ensures that the system can meet the specific needs of any project, whether it’s for residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
Soleal Next 65
The Technal Soleal Next 65mm aluminium window system offers a sleek 65mm frame depth, accommodating large dimensions up to 3 metres in height, subject to a 160kg infill weight limit.
This system provides burglary resistance up to RC2 and complies with UK PAS24 standards, ensuring enhanced security.
Thermally, it achieves a low U-value of up to 0.98 W/m²K, depending on the glazing performance, contributing to improved energy efficiency. The system accommodates glazing thicknesses up to 69mm, offering flexibility in design.
Acoustically, it provides sound reduction of up to 47dB, enhancing comfort in noisy environments. Design options include standard, stepped, sloping, and concealed drainage frame styles, with vent trims available in square, stepped, sloping, and clip-on designs.
The system is available in a range of RAL colours, including exclusive Technal colours, and can be fitted with concealed handles from an exclusive range.
Both automatic and manual gearing options are available, and windows can be manufactured as fixed lights, side-hung, top-hung, bottom-hung, or tilt and turn variations, providing versatility to suit various architectural needs.
Doors
Titan Next
Titan Next High-Traffic Commercial Entrance Doors
The Titan Next high-traffic commercial entrance doors are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of busy public and commercial environments. Designed for durability and performance, these doors offer a range of features to ensure safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency.
Constructed with a low U-value of 0.79 W/m²·K, these doors provide superior thermal insulation, contributing to energy efficiency and comfort within the building. This performance is achieved through advanced materials and design, ensuring that the doors help maintain comfortable indoor temperatures while reducing energy costs.
Tested to withstand up to 500,000 operational cycles, these doors are suitable for areas with very heavy foot traffic, ensuring longevity and reliability even under constant use. The pivot mechanism is designed with a round stile, making the doors child-friendly and compliant with anti-finger trap regulations, enhancing safety in public spaces.
In compliance with Document M of the Building Regulations, these doors feature low thresholds of less than 15mm in height and offer a minimum clear through width of 1000mm. This design ensures accessibility for all users, including those with mobility impairments. Additionally, the option for power-assisted or automatic openers is available, facilitating ease of use for individuals with limited strength.
Security is paramount, and these doors are PAS24 security approved, providing resistance to forced entry and enhancing the safety of the premises. The doors are available in sizes up to 1200mm in width and 3000mm in height, with an infill thickness of up to 58mm, accommodating various design specifications.
Sustainability is a key consideration in the design of these doors. They are constructed with materials that are 95% recyclable, facilitating easier dismantling and recycling at the end of their service life, contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
To meet diverse security and access control needs, these doors can accommodate a range of hardware options, including panic bolts, electric strikes, maglocks, and motorised locks. These systems can be integrated with keypads.
Stormframe STii Commercial Door
The Technal Stormframe STii is a high-performance aluminium commercial entrance door system, meticulously engineered to meet the demanding requirements of high-traffic environments. Designed for seamless integration with Tental 50, Tental 60 and Tental 50TT curtain wall and Dualframe Si window system, the STii offers a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing facade solution.
This system boasts impressive thermal efficiency, achieving a U-value of 1.8 W/m²·K for doors without midrails and 1.9 W/m²·K for doors with midrails, depending on size and glazing specification. Such performance contributes to energy efficiency and comfort within the building.
The STii door system has undergone extensive testing to meet PAS24:2012 security standards, ensuring resistance to forced entry. It is also compliant with the 2010 Equality Act, featuring low thresholds and adjustable power door closers along with Assisted power and fully automated openers to accommodate users with varying mobility needs. The system’s design also includes anti-finger trap stiles, enhancing safety in public spaces.
Available in both single and double configurations, the STii doors can accommodate door leaf sizes up to 1100mm in width and 3000mm in height for centre pivot doors, and up to 1300mm in width and 3000mm in height for hinged rebated doors. The maximum weight capacity is 100kg for centre pivot doors and 140kg for hinged rebated doors.
Designed with versatility in mind, the STii system allows for the incorporation of various hardware options, including multipoint locks with lever/lever handles, electromagnetic locks, panic exit devices, single point locks, and electric strikes. These components are specifically designed to fit seamlessly within the frame and door profiles.
The STii door system also offers high levels of weather performance, with water tightness rated at 100 Pa, air permeability at 600 Pa, and wind resistance at 1200 Pa, ensuring durability and reliability in diverse environmental conditions
Curtain Walling
Tental 50
The TENTAL 50 curtain wall system by Technal offers a high-performance façade solution that combines design flexibility with exceptional sustainability. Crafted from 50mm aluminium profiles, it accommodates large glass infills, ensuring maximum transparency and minimal sightlines. The system supports faceted façades up to ±10°, providing versatility in design. It offers U-values as low as 0.53W/m²K, contributing to energy efficiency. The system ensures air and water tightness up to RE1500 Pa, making it suitable for extreme conditions. Wind resistance is up to 3000 Pa, making it ideal for high-rise and exposed locations. Anti-burglary certification up to RC3 standards, Secured by Design, and PAS-24 certified enhance security. The system can accommodate glass up to 6m² with a thickness of 62mm and a weight of up to 500kg. Acoustic insulation is up to 45dB, contributing to a comfortable indoor environment.
The TENTAL 50 system is manufactured using Hydro CIRCAL® 75R aluminium, containing at least 75% recycled post-consumer content, and features thermal break elements made from recycled xPET, a material derived from used plastic bottles. This commitment to sustainability aligns with the system’s suitability for sustainable building certifications.
Design options include feature caps in U or H profiles, allowing for bold aesthetic accents, and the system is compatible with a full range of window, door, and sliding systems. It also integrates solar control solutions, enhancing both performance and design flexibility
Tental 50TT Curtain walling
The Tental 50TT curtain walling system is an advanced façade solution that delivers exceptional thermal efficiency, security, and weather resistance. Ideal for both commercial and residential projects, Tental 50TT combines sleek aesthetics with outstanding performance.
The system supports faceted façades up to ±10°, providing versatility in design. U-values as low as 0.54W/m²K, contributing to energy efficiency. The system ensures air and water tightness up to RE1200 Pa, making it suitable for extreme conditions. Wind resistance is up to 3000 Pa, making it ideal for high-rise and exposed locations. Anti-burglary certification up to RC3 standards, Secured by Design, and PAS-24 certification give enhanced security. The system can accommodate glass up to 6m² along with a thickness of 56mm and a weight of up to 300kg. Acoustic insulation is up to 44dB, contributing to a comfortable indoor environment.
The Tental 50TT system is manufactured using Hydro CIRCAL® 75R aluminium, containing at least 75% recycled post-consumer content, and features thermal break elements made from recycled xPET, a material derived from used plastic bottles. This commitment to sustainability aligns with the system’s suitability for sustainable building certifications.
Design options include feature caps in U or H profiles, allowing for bold aesthetic accents, and the system is compatible with a full range of window, door, and sliding systems. It also integrates solar control solutions, enhancing both performance and design flexibility.
In summary, the Tental 50TT curtain walling system is a versatile, high-performance solution that combines aesthetic appeal with sustainability and security, making it ideal for a wide range of architectural applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aluminium windows offer durability, low maintenance, excellent thermal efficiency, and modern aesthetics, making them ideal for commercial applications.
Yes, modern aluminium windows feature thermal break technology to improve insulation, achieving low U-values meeting Part L building regulations and often exceeding it.
Options include double or triple glazing, solar control glass, acoustic glass, laminated safety glass, and enhanced security glass, depending on performance needs.
Yes, commercial aluminium windows can be PAS 24 certified and meet Secured by Design standards with multi-point locking systems and reinforced frames.
When properly maintained, aluminium windows can last 30–40 years, due to their corrosion resistance and high-quality powder-coated finishes.
Yes, they are available in a wide range of RAL colours, anodised finishes, and different configurations, including casement, tilt-and-turn, and sliding options.
Aluminium windows are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, with high wind load resistance and water-tightness ratings to ensure long-term performance.
Minimal maintenance is needed—occasional cleaning and lubrication of moving parts help ensure smooth operation and longevity.
Yes, aluminium is up to 100% recyclable, and many modern aluminium window systems use recycled materials, supporting sustainable building practices.
Lead times vary depending on customisation and project size, but standard windows typically take 12–16 weeks for design, manufacturing and delivery.
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