MACO is an independent family business founded in 1947 in Austria. From the very beginning, the company had 18 employees, today MACO has approximately 2,100 employees in its divisions around the world. MASO sells its products in 40 countries and has 15 international branches. The head office is located in Salzburg. The MASO company entered the Russian market in 1998. (MASO assembly production) has come a long way since entering the Russian market, and today has about 200 employees, of which 135 are production employees, 23 are sales employees, representing MASO in various regions of Russia and Belarus. In addition to assembly production in Russia, MASO has two of its own logistics complexes in Kaluga and Novosibirsk, which allows for timely and uninterrupted supplies of accessories to customers.
MACO supplies fittings for windows, doors, shutters and large-format sliding structures and is one of the leaders in its segment. On the Russian market, MASO offers high-tech fittings solutions to window manufacturers who are among the TOP 50 largest window companies in Russia. Cooperation with such important market players indicates not only recognition of the quality of MACO products, but also a high level of customer service.
In April, the MASO plant in Kaluga successfully passed certification according to the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. The ISO 9001:2015 certificate once again confirms the efficient and high-quality work of the enterprise, which is focused on the continuous improvement of all production processes in the interests of its partners.
What is an ideal window?
A standard window may be of high quality, but it is not entirely convenient. You just feel uncomfortable with him. For example, it blows in the back or is inconvenient to open, or maybe it doesn’t open at all. In a word, there is something wrong with him.
An ideal window is a high-quality and convenient window design. It takes into account all the necessary options for a comfortable and safe life. The window fits seamlessly into your lifestyle without any reservations.
Is it possible to buy the perfect window? Of course yes! Only first you need to come up with it, think it through to the smallest detail, and then bring it to life.
An ideal window consists of the same components as any other. The combination of profile, glass unit and fittings makes up a single composition.
The developer of the fittings, MAYER&CO Beschläge GmbH, is a leader in the field of innovative technologies. The company has many unique features in its arsenal. With their help, a simple window becomes perfect.
Let's consider options that can be useful and necessary for a comfortable life.
Historical stages of development of the MASO group of companies
1947 - founded by Lorenz Mayer in Altenmarkt/Austria
1952 – move from Altenmarkt to Salzburg.
1971 – Ernst Mayer takes over the management of the company.
1972 – 1992 – gradual growth of the enterprise to 25,400 m² of production space and 590 employees.
1981 – 1998 – opening of international trade and distribution terminals: MAICO Italy – since 1981 MACO Great Britain – since 1986 MACO Netherlands – since 1986 MACO Germany – since 1990 MACO Poland – since 1998
1994 – Opening of a production plant in Trieben/Austria
2005 – The central logistics terminal in Trieben/Austria begins operation
2006 – 2014 – opening of international trade missions in Spain, France, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Brazil
2010 – opening of an assembly plant/logistics terminal in Kaluga / Russian Federation
2017 – transfer of part of the manual assembly capacity to Poland (Gliwice) and Russia (Kaluga)
MAKO fittings for tilt and turn windows
The flagship product of the MACO MULTI MATIC company is premium class rotary and tilt-and-turn fittings. The model is designed for 25,000 cycles of uninterrupted operation. These are decades of comfortable life with perfect windows.
Photo: the capabilities of MAKO fittings allow you to design the ideal window through innovation and thoughtfulness to the smallest detail*
Tips for choosing swing or tilt-and-turn sashes:
- All window sashes must open for safe washing, that is, they must be either rotary or tilt-and-turn.
- According to GOST, fixed doors (non-opening) are prohibited for installation in buildings above the 1st floor. When washing, there are great risks to the life and health of citizens.
- Blind doors make it difficult to ventilate the room. In hot weather it will not be possible to open the window. Before ordering, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons.
- For convenient and safe winter/summer ventilation, it is better to install doors with tilt-and-turn fittings (spring-summer ventilation) and micro-ventilation (autumn-winter ventilation). The more such doors there are, the more comfortable it is to ventilate the room at any time of the year.
R&D – innovation at the heart of MACO fittings
Over more than 70 years of operation, the company has managed to develop and implement many patents. MACO's R&D center in Salzburg employs more than 80 people. Innovation center specialists work every day to make people’s lives better and to develop completely new solutions for the windows of the future.
Photo: MACO R&D center in Salzburg The center is equipped with everything necessary for creating innovations, as well as subsequent testing of prototypes for mass production.
Useful MAKO functions for tilt and turn doors
✔ Window opening blocker
This is protection against erroneous actions on swing-out doors. The mechanism will not allow you to turn the handle to the folding position when the sash is open in the rotary position.
Photo: with an erroneous opening blocker, the window will always work correctly, because it is impossible to turn the handle incorrectly
This is the most common mistake when opening windows. The consequences are often frightening - it seems that the sash is falling.
✔ Sash brake - replaces the “comb” on rotary sashes. The sash will not open beyond the specified size. The brake will keep the sash in this position even with light gusts of wind.
✔ A rotation limiter for rotary and tilt-and-turn sashes, with which you don’t have to worry about the integrity of the sashes, double-glazed windows, slopes and furniture. When opening, the sash will not break on the slope or furniture, nor will it damage nearby objects. The limiter can be adjusted to any angle from 30° to 90°
Photo: the limiter can be adjusted to any angle from 30° to 90°
✔ Micro-ventilation for tilt-and-turn sashes. This option is convenient for ventilation during the cold season. When the handle is turned 45°, the sash moves away from the frame by 10-12 mm, providing sufficient clearance for fresh air, but not for drafts. The mechanism is built into the folding scissors and is not visible after installation.
✔ Multi-stage ventilation is a more advanced version of micro-ventilation, but with the ability to adjust the distance between the frame and the sash from 3 mm to 15 mm. The operating principle is as follows - the handle is moved from the closed position 180° to the tilted position, after which you need to tilt the sash and turn the handle back 45°, locking the sash in one of the ventilation positions.
Photo: option available in the form of 5-stage ventilation*
Blowing from under the seals
Blowing from under the sash seals can occur due to weak pressure through manipulations with the trunnions described above. If it is blowing in the area of the top hinge, you can adjust the pressure on the scissors using a 4 mm hex key, following the drawing. By rotating the key, the eccentric should be moved towards the sash.
Another source of this defect may be an old, dried out, lost elasticity or even torn seal. Such a seal should be replaced, especially since it is not difficult - it is installed in the grooves of the sash and is not glued to anything. Simply remove the old seal from the groove and insert the new one, cutting it at the corners as you did on the old one. To prevent seals from drying out, use liquid silicone grease at least once a year.
MAKO fittings for high transoms
MACO MULTI SKY is an exclusive solution for high transoms. It opens using the same handle as the door, rather than a separate extended rod. A high transom is convenient for tall windows, for example, in Stalin buildings, schools, and kindergartens. There is no longer any need to make the top of the window blank. The transom will be used for its intended purpose.
Photo: MACO MULTI SKY the most convenient solution for opening the upper transoms*
Average cost in Russia
The cost of MAKO mechanical products largely depends on the place of purchase . So, a corner switch in a large city will cost 10.69 rubles, and a striker - 22.72 rubles.
The top MACO loop will cost 99 rubles. A decorative strip for it in bronze is available at a price of 47 rubles. To purchase an end lock with a connecting plate you will need 235 rubles.
Decorative overlays cost from 19 rubles. A rotary lock with a cylinder will cost 577 rubles.
Anti-burglary windows with MAKO fittings
To make your house truly a fortress, you should take care of this in advance and order windows with anti-burglary fittings for the first floors.
To protect real estate from intrusion, the following will help:
- MASO iS – fittings with burglar-resistant iS pins. In combination with lockable handles and armored glass, you can get the highest level of burglary resistance RC3 - the maximum time to resist burglary.
Photo: the special shape of the locking elements and strikers will prevent the line from being pressed out and entering the house
- Micro-ventilation SECUAIR (SECUAIR) – anti-burglary micro-ventilation will perfectly complement the set of anti-burglary fittings. SECUAIR provides level 2 (RC 2) burglary resistance in tilt ventilation mode. At any time, the property is protected from attack by intruders.
Photo: the sash moves away from the frame by only 5-10mm, this makes it possible to ventilate the house at any time, even in your absence
Attention! A window with standard fittings is not burglar-proof and can be opened in a few seconds with a regular crowbar.
- Multisensor MACO mTRONIC (MACO M-tronic) is a sensor that monitors the position of the sash in three positions 24/7: open, tilted, closed. With it you can always check whether you closed the window when leaving home.
Photo: the sensor can be combined with all common electronic devices in the smart home system and provide security*
The sash touches the frame at the bottom
The most common cause of this malfunction is the leaf being left in the open position for a long time. This is especially true for large and heavy balcony door leaves, which remain open almost throughout the warm season. In the fall, it turns out that the edge of the sash farthest from the hinges is clinging to the frame. In such cases, they say that the sash is “sagging”.
The sash can also “sag” after prolonged use, especially in the case of frequent opening and closing. The point here is that the trunnions rise upward when closing, overcoming friction with the counter bars. In this case, the sash experiences a force directed downward.
If the sash just drops down, with no or very slight distortion, the easiest thing you can do is to lift it on the bottom hinge. To do this, remove the plastic cylinder-shaped cover on the bottom hinge; to do this, simply pull it up. You will need a 4mm hex key.
How to do this is shown in the figure below. Rotating the screw along the red arrow will raise the sash, rotating along the blue arrow will lower it (if it touches from above). In most cases, such adjustment is sufficient to eliminate the defect.
Ideal panoramic windows with MAKO fittings
This is a type of windows and doors that must be approached very responsibly - incorrectly selected fittings will lead to rapid breakdown and the inability to use the structure.
⇨ The best type of opening for large windows is sliding sashes. The weight of the sashes can reach up to 400 kg, versus 150 for a conventional swing opening. MACO RAIL-SYSTEMS fittings include various options for sliding mechanisms: lift-slide, parallel-slide. The type of opening, when the sash does not swing open, but moves to the side, allows optimal use of the space of the room.
Recommended for installation in places with limited space (small balconies, loggias, windows to the kitchen), also entrance doors or exits to terraces, verandas.
⇨ Sash blocker from falling out due to improper use or operation - MACO SAFETY PIN. For example, with a strong gust of wind, the sash swings open, hits the slope and breaks off its hinge. Or a sash that is too heavy pulls out the hinge under its own weight.
Photo: MACO SAFETY PIN recommended for installation on heavy wooden sashes*
In both cases, the sash may fall without insurance, which can result in injury. The steel cable and MACO SAFETY PIN locking mechanism will hold the sash weighing up to 180 kg and protect it from harm.
Material
Anti-burglary fittings can be made from the following types of reliable metal:
- made of titanium;
- made of standard steel;
- made of multilayer steel;
- made of alloy steel.
Find out what seals for wooden windows are here.
As you can see, aluminum is not used in this case due to its softness. The most reliable and durable fittings are made from titanium. As for all types of steel, the multilayer and alloyed version is preferable to the usual one.
Children's windows with MAKO fittings
Children and elderly parents are whose interests should be taken into account first when designing windows. Windows must be both safe and accessible to all residents.
Suitable for ideal children's windows:
- Tilt-and-turn opening - when the handle is turned from the closed position by 90°, the sash will tilt, and when the handle is further turned by 180°, it will open. Complete with a children's handle with a key, it creates an ideal window for a child's room, school, or hotel.
- Opening blocker. Blocks the sash from uncontrolled opening - you cannot open the sash without a key. Reliable protection for children from falling out of the window. In addition, a lock is one of the ways to enhance the burglary resistance of a window.
Photo: the blocker is recommended for installation on windows where there are small children; how to enhance burglary protection on windows in private homes
The handle is jammed: how to fix it?
If the handle is turned incorrectly, the lock may become stuck. If this happens while opening the window, then try to press the micro-lift lock on the side of the sash, at the same time hold it with one hand, and with the other at the same time try to turn the handle.
Press the scissor lever to release the handle lock. Did not work out? The reason may also be the jamming of the lock from slamming the sash, located on the scissors. What you need to do: feel for the lever on them with one hand and press it. Use your free hand to turn the handle at this time.
If you are unsuccessful in trying to fix everything yourself, contact the window company’s service department. Often the cause of problems can be a simple breakdown of scissors or a handle. The sash is closed but the handle is stuck? It needs to be disassembled, and this issue is already in the competence of specialists.
Source: oknagrad.by/ru/info/lab/adjustable_fittings_maco.html
Ideal windows for people with limited mobility with MAKO fittings
In a home where there are elderly or disabled people, windows should be part of an accessible environment where the window can be opened without the use of physical force.
These are windows with MULTI Komfort fittings. A special mechanism will open or close the sash when you turn the handle. Even a person in a wheelchair can open the window for ventilation - this requires no more effort than opening a laptop.
Photo: the handle with an extended lever is located on the bottom of the sash
Principle of operation
Let's find out through what mechanisms anti-burglary fittings have their effect.
The mushroom-shaped axles have a more reinforced design than conventional ones and can withstand pressure of up to one and a half tons. And if ordinary plastic windows are equipped with only one locking point, then windows equipped with anti-burglary fittings are equipped with five such points (and often more).
The counter-type strips and hinges, made of high-quality reliable steel, have increased strength. In addition, the trunnions of the mechanism enter the bar at different angles, which also prevents the fittings from moving to the side.
In addition, you may be interested in a practical silicone seal for plastic windows.
The frame includes special hooks, which are also made of durable steel, and not soft aluminum or PVC, as in conventional windows.
A special durable metal plate protects the locking mechanism, preventing it from being drilled from the outside.
Windows with MAKO fittings for various interiors
In an ideal window, the fittings should please the eye. The design of MASO MULTI-MATIC is given no less attention than functionality. Rounded edges and stylish color of the mechanism, special linings at the joints of elements, elegant handles - everything is there for fashionable windows.
- MAKO handles are a real decoration of modern windows. Luxurious RHAPSODY, classic HARMONY, ultra-modern UNITY or hidden TENTAZIONE - any of them will fit perfectly into any style. All handles are solid metal or with an internal rod made of zinc-aluminum alloy (not plastic) and are firmly fixed in the profile due to special thrust rings. Anodizing technology ensures color stability of the handles throughout the entire period of operation. The high reliability of MAKO handles is confirmed by a 12-year warranty from the manufacturer.
Photo: the color of the handle can be chosen to match the window design or play with contrast
- Hidden hinges MACO MULTI POWER (MACO MULTI POWER) are a godsend for a beautiful window. Absolutely invisible; They do not require decorative overlays, so they are suitable for windows of any color. In addition, hidden hinges do not become clogged with dirt and dust during repairs and last longer. Hidden hinges are more airtight than regular hinges. They limit the opening angle of the sash by 100° and it does not hit the slope, prevents sagging of the sash and provides better pressure and the absence of a cold bridge.
Photo: hidden hinges are recommended for installation on beautiful designer windows
Types of windows and useful options IACS
Reviews
According to user reviews, the MACO brand, which produces parts for windows, does an excellent job of functionality.
Meets the standards for the use of plastic and wooden windows. The declared service life is achieved only with proper care and regular maintenance.
MAKO fittings are one of the market leaders . For most users it has no problems during operation. But it is better to carry out periodic maintenance to further extend the service life.
At the same time, the MAKO manufacturer has a certain percentage of defects. The fittings are not distinguished by external sophistication, but correspond to modern ideas about geometrically correct forms.
Real reviews can be read here and here.
Degrees of protection
All anti-burglary fittings for plastic windows developed to date have several protection classes. Let's take a closer look at them.
1st class – WK1
The fittings have special locking strips, as well as corner switches equipped with mushroom-shaped pins. The caps of these trunnions can be adjusted in height, which further increases the reliability of the design.
The fittings are also equipped with a protective strip and a handle with a secure lock. A window protected by such a mechanism can withstand even strong impacts from the shoulder, arms or legs.
You will find all the information about rubber seals for plastic windows here.
2nd class – WK2
In this case, special trunnions are placed along the entire perimeter of the window sash, helping it to withstand strong mechanical loads. A window equipped with this type of mechanism will withstand a break-in attempt using wedges, pliers or a screwdriver.
3rd grade - WK3
There are all the trunnions that the two previous classes have. And, in addition, additional pins are added on the scissors and the corner switch. A window reinforced with such fittings can withstand even a crowbar or pry bar.
When choosing suitable fittings, pay attention to whether the product has RAL markings. It means whether the fittings have been tested under professional conditions. The presence of this designation guarantees high quality window protection.
In addition, you will want to know more about the uniqueness of the brush door seal.
