Cambridgeshire sealed unit manufacturer goes to gas filling: Warmer windows from now on

Company owner Chris Impey said, ‘Customers are becoming increasingly aware of the potential for heat loss through windows and after research, we are firmly convinced that when coupled to the hard coat low ‘E’ glass we use, the addition of Argon gas fill will meet their requirements. Gas filling will become increasingly necessary to meet the demands for increased energy efficiency and we want to be in the lead. We consider ourselves to be a go-ahead company and the introduction of the Inagas machine and the capability of providing gas filled units to any of our customers has given us the edge over others – we are one step ahead’.

The company produces up to 800 units each week in widths from 14mm to 28mm in thicknesses each week.

‘Much of what we make is used for the windows, doors and conservatories we install’, continued Chris, ‘though we also manufacture units to meet customer orders and have a local reputation for high quality and fast turnaround’. In fact, there is little in glass they can’t do and with over 15 years’ experience in the glass trade, Chris and his colleagues have a pretty good idea of what they are talking about.

Chris explained why he chose Inagas as their supplier, ‘Because they were not only the most technically advanced and economically priced the machines were simple to operate and with over 10 years’ experience in gas filling technology they knew what they were talking about.

Additionally, the provision of a trial machine proved its efficiency, reliability and ease of operation. Their claim of the whole process being automatic once the start button is pressed was proved beyond doubt, says Chris. The machine stops automatically when the gas fill percentage has been reached.

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