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Europe’s
for PVC-U window profiles
Number One
KÖMMERLING is part of profine GmbH, a large international group
of window extrusion companies represented internationally. profine
is number one in Europe for PVC U window and door profiles and is
the market leader in many other countries as well.
Argentina • Australia • Austria • Belarus • Belgium • Bosnia Herzegovinia • Brazil • Bulgaria • Canada • Chile • China •
Croatia • Czech Republic • Denmark • Ecuador • Egypt • El Salvador • France • Greece • Guatemala • Honduras • Hungary
• India • Italy • Kazakhstan • Lithuania • Macedonia • Mexico • Netherlands • Nicaragua • Panama • Poland • Puerto Rico
• Romania • Russia Serbia • Singapore • Slovakia • Slovenia • Spain • Switzerland • Turkey • UK • USA •

KÖMMERLING was founded in 1897 as a family business in Pirmasens, Germany. In
1957, the first PVC U roller shutter profiles and ten years later, the first PVC U window
and door profiles were extruded. KÖMMERLING was one of the pioneers in the PVC U
profile extrusion technology. The production of rigid PVC U sheets also started in 1967.
The headquarters for KÖMMERLING profiles and sheets are based in Pirmasens, Germany.
However, additional extrusion plants have been set up in France, Spain, Italy, Russia,
the USA and China. Subsidiary companies have been founded in many different countries
on all continents including North and South America. The KÖMMERLING PVC U window
systems fulfil the requirements of the American Standards AS 4420 and AS 2047. The
company’s quality management system was awarded the British Standards Institute (BSI)
Certificate and the Spanish AENOR.
It is evident that KÖMMERLING products are intentionally designed and extruded
to meet the most stringent quality requirements.
These technical requirements,
combined with those already described,
form the circle of quality established
by KÖMMERLING. The level is main
tained with regular checks on the
quality of their profiles by way of
the analysis of random samples taken
from daily production. This ensures
that their quality always accords with
the highest of demands.
At KÖMMERLING, quality must meet
the most stringent standards of the
industry 100% of the time. This means
extending quality control to the entire
profile manufacturing process.
Raw materials :
• Granulometry
• Humidity as %.
• Impurities.
• Adhesive bonding
capacity, etc.
Manufacture :
• Jellification
• Vicat temperature
• Modulus of elasticity
• Dimensions and
tolerances, etc.
Completed profile :
• Impact resistance
• Xenotest for resistance
to weathering
• Strength of corners
• Modulus of elasticity, etc.

Windows
Beautiful
Beautiful things are readily noticed. Indeed,
windows built from KÖMMERLING profiles
are strikingly attractive and beautiful.
They bring fresh aesthetic beauty to new and old
buildings alike. The windows in your house ignite
“the sparkle in your eyes”.
PVC U windows from KÖMMERLING are built according
to a carefully designed profile concept. This concept
allows for many different window designs, with the
greatest variety.
With KÖMMERLING products, you can implement
your very own personal style windows of all shapes
and designs : rectangular, polygonal, round or extra
large units. When it comes to making your ideas
reality, KÖMMERLING profile systems give you
virtually unlimited freedom.

and Wind ResHow can we tell if a window has good
performance values? At present, there
are various European standards and tests
which determine these characteristics in
detail. KÖMMERLING tests the windows
made with their profiles on a regular basis,
and always obtains the best possible
results. For example, a window measuring
1.20 x 1.20 m with profiles from the
Eurodur system, achieved the following
results when tested*:
Air
tightness
Water
tightness
Wind
resistance
(the quantity of air which passes
through a closed window or door)
Classification EN 12207 : 2000
Test method : EN 1026 : 2000
(relative structural wind load resistance
and deflection of the window)
Qualification 4
Maximum degree
of air tightness
Qualification E750
Maximum degree
of water tightness
Qualification C5
Maximum degree
of structural wind
load resistance
*Test 8171 conducted by CIDEMCO. Ask KÖMMERLING about the complete test
or download details from their Web page at www.kommerling.es
Performance values of windows manufactured with KÖMMERLING profiles

sistance
KÖMMERLING PVC U window and door systems
have been successfully used in swimming pools, mari
ne and ocean environments without deterio ration of
surface finish or performance.
Resistance to driving rain and joint tightness are major
assets of KÖMMERLING window and door systems.
KÖMMERLING PVC U profiles fulfil the requirements
of the American Standards AS 4420 and AS 2047.
The windows are watertight up to 450 PA (N6).
Due to their excellent material properties, KÖMMERLING
PVC U windows and doors are ideal for installation in
buildings located in coastal areas. These areas typically
have permanent exposure to strong wind, heavy rain and
salty air. The windows have passed several severe tests
designed by official institutions.
All window types are capable of withstanding the tests
specified in AS 4420.2 and AS 4420.6 (rating N3 and N4).
This makes KÖMMERLING profiles suitable for high rise
buildings.
Maximum water tightness

Protect your house with excellent
Thermal
Save on energy costs and improve your quality of life. Nowadays,
whether used for old or new buildings, windows are rated in terms
of specific measurable construction and physical characteristics.
One particularly significant feature is their ability to protect you against
heat. Inefficient windows are one of the main reasons why a building
faces substandard insulation. PVC U windows, by contrast, not only help
you to save money (because greater thermal insulation means reducing
energy consumption for either cooling or warming of your house) but also
contribute to reducing the harmful emissions polluting the environment.
Even very tough climatic conditions such as extreme temperatures
or salt laden sea air cannot stop PVC U windows from doing their job.
They don’t even need time consuming, labor intensive care. Their long
lifespan, dimensional stability and robust surface ensure that you will
enjoy your PVC U windows for a long, long time.
The new national and European laws,
in line with the Kyoto Protocol, are
aimed at reducing CO2 emissions into
the atmosphere. One way to do this is
to reduce the use of heating. So how
do we do that? By improving the insu
lation systems for buildings. In that
respect PVC U has proved to be the
ideal material for windows and doors
and the best insulator to achieve this
objective. For example, the values
required by the European Standard
ISO 10077 1 are as follows :
Thermograph
of a section of
a window with
KÖMMERLING
profiles.
Compliance with the new legislation
Frame Uf value
material [W/m2
K] **
Aluminium 3.5 (60 mm)
Aluminium with
thermal bridge 2.0 (60 mm)
Wood 1.5 (60 mm)
PVC U 1.3 (70 mm)
PVC U 1.5 (58 mm)
**The value U is a measurement of the insulating value
of a material, being a reflection of the heat loss which
is transferred through a unit. PVC U profiles are by far
those with the smallest amount of energy to escape.

rityWhen it comes to windows -
play safe !
The number of break ins is constantly increasing.
Burglars usually find their way in via the windows
even during daytime.To make things as difficult as
possible for such unwelcome “guests”, you should
play it safe especially with windows.
You can achieve very effective protection against such
unpleasant surprises thanks to KÖMMERLING PVC U
window profiles. KÖMMERLING sashes and frames
are made of stable, high impact resistant multi chamber
PVC U profiles with integrated steel reinforcement.
Highly effective security hardware combined with special
glass provide the maximum achievable security for your
windows. In addition, lockable handles are available and
also a great choice for households with small children.

for
Protection against
Noise
The insulation requirement for the window
depends on the use of the building and
the level of outside noise (a moderate
reduction in noise intensity will be per
ceived as a major reduction in the
sensation of noise). Windows installed
with KÖMMERLING profiles result in
reductions of up to 45 dB, depending on
the type of glazing used.
Reduction by 10 dB(A) :
Sensation 1/2 of previous noise
The need for noise insulation

Noise stress can be a major cause of illness. It not only damages
one’s hearing, it also leaves persistent marks on the human psyche.
For many years, effective protection against undesired noise has not
merely been a matter of comfort, but a decisive issue in health pro
tection.
Since windows are – literally the thinnest parts of a building’s shell,
they play a decisive role in the acoustic absorption values of your house.
Especially in buildings located alongside roads with heavy traffic or in the
close vicinity of airports, efficient noise insulation is a critical requirement.
The usual procedure in such locations is to install multi pane insulated
sealed glass units. Even better sound absorption values can be reached
by using special composite laminated glass. The relationship between
physically measurable noise levels and the way they are perceived by
the human ear can be roughly summed up as follows : ambient noise
made 10 dB quieter halves the human perception of this noise, 10 dB lou
der doubles this perception. Heavy traffic generates a noise level of
around 75 80 dB.
By fitting PVC U windows combining KÖMMERLING high grade, multi
chamber profiles and special insulating glass, you can reduce this noise
by up to 45 dB, and thus only perceive 1/24 of the outdoor noise inside
the house. Traffic noise is almost completely muted and calm is maintained.
Even around major airports, sleep will no longer be disrupted thanks to
this noise reduction technology.
the sake of your health

Let’s build the future together
For more than a century, KÖMMERLING
has invested its know how and resources
in research and innovation. Its products are
designed to help improve quality of life for
the homeowner. Advanced technology has
enabled KÖMMERLING to offer products
of exceptional quality.The KÖMMERLING
brand has in the past and continues to lead the
European market for PVC U window
and door profiles.
As an industry leader KÖMMERLING goes further
and embraces the responsibilities of an industry
that is faced with the challenges of preserving
a balanced and harmonious environment. The
greenline®
concept has been developed out of
concern for the environment and perfected with
the purpose to preserve natural resources by
working to accomplish three mutually beneficial
objectives :
• To ensure ongoing improvements of the window
system’s performance, through increased
thermal insulation with a reduction of energy
consumption and improved sound insulation.
• To recycle the basic raw materials (PVC U, glass
and steel) and to reuse them in the production
cycle – with an improved efficiency through a
lower consumption of raw materials and energy.
• To optimise the use of raw material components
and refine the product ensuring longevity with
an increased lifespan of PVC U profiles.
Since 2001, all KÖMMERLING window, door and
roller shutter profiles have been produced exclusi
vely with calcium zinc instead of lead ingredients.
Calcium zinc is a new type of stabiliser.
It makes PVC U profiles more resistant to weather
conditions and since 2003 is produced in house.
With the creation of the greenline®
brand,
KÖMMERLING continues to pursue a philosophy
of excellence in an effort to help ensure human
health and preserve the environment.
In European countries such as Denmark,
Switzerland and Austria, the use of lead based sta
bilisers is already prohibited.
Similarly, in Australia lead stabilised windows and
door profiles will be outlawed as of January 2008.
In North America the legislation to keep PVC U
window and door profiles lead free has been in
place for many years.
Considering the health and environmental hazards
of lead, most homes in a few years, will have to
be equipped with lead free windows and doors.
People’s homes will gain and maintain their value
if equipped with greenline®
windows! Choosing
calcium zinc stabilised profiles for windows is a
smart decision that will benefit everyone!

profine GmbH
KÖMMERLING KUNSTSTOFFE
P.O. Box 2165
D-66929 Pirmasens
Germany
Phone: (+49) 6331 56-2462
Fax: (+49) 6331 56-2253
koemmerling@profine-group.com
www.profine-group.com
www.koemmerling.de
profine is one of the world’s leading
PVC U window extrusion companies.
It is also member of the European Union
Standardisation Committee for window profiles.
The company holds quality certificates for its profiles
from all countries in which it maintains a presence.
Some examples are :
2341300460707.II

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