Coventry based machine and tooling expert, Jade Engineering has developed the perfect portable mill cutter to allow the addition of Astragal bars when installing windows on site.
Weighing in at just 15kg and no larger than the size of a work site radio, the Jade Astragal Bar Miller can be stored in the back of a van and taken on-site from job to job, giving installers an immediate and effective method of completing what can often be a time consuming and fiddly install process.
“This is the perfect piece of kit for companies who frequently install heritage style PVCu windows using Astragal bar profiles,” said Jade’s Adam Jones. “Consisting of four profile related jaws and diamond plated cutters for a precise and clean cut, the machine itself was developed in response to many conversations we have had with fitters frustrated with the quality of the finish they can produce when installing or carrying out remedials on-site. The on-site Astragal Bar Miller delivers a workable resolve and is the perfect addition to the fitting team toolbox”.
Designed with the realities of modern fabrication and on-site work in mind, this compact cutting solution delivers serious capability in a remarkably small footprint. Measuring just 300mm x 240mm x 220mm and weighing 15kg, it is genuinely portable yet robust enough for demanding manufacture applications. Alternatively, Jade’s larger Astragal Bar Miller is available for high-volume finished products.
Flexibility is built in as standard, with the miller capable of accommodating multiple designed Astragal bars including, chamfered and ovolo featured sections to produce decorative, period style windows.
The millers can be adapted for either 240V or 110V portable application, opening cost-effective remedial opportunities that would otherwise require off-site rework. For installers looking to improve accuracy, reduce waste and save time, this compact system offers a smart, practical upgrade to traditional cutting methods.
