The ELEX profile has been manufactured since 2006 in Krasnodar at a new plant owned by Yug-Profile-Systems LLC. The production lines for profile systems are equipped with German extruders MAFFEI, WEBER and KRAUSS. Thanks to the introduction of automatic control over the mixture recipe, the plant began producing plastic with characteristics that fully comply with European quality standards. began the production of components for window assembly with one economy class system and later expanded the range. Today in Krasnodar they produce two types of profiles with different installation depths and number of chambers, as well as PVC window sills.
Which profile should you choose for your window?
Profile name;Number of chambers in the profile;Profile wall thickness, mm;Installation width of the profile system, mm;Availability of door profile;Type of sealing rubber;Service life;Manufacturer
REHAU (Pehau);3-6;2.5-3;60, 70, 86;yes;EPDM;60;Germany (Gzhel) VEKA (Centuries);3-6;3;58, 70, 82, 90;yes;EPDM;40;Germany (Gubtsevo village) Brusbox (Brusbox);3-6;2.5-2.8;58, 70, 86;no;TRE;50;RF, Bryansk Grunder ( Grunder);3-5;2.5-2.8;60, 70;no;TPE;40;RF, Serpukhov Elex (Elex);3-5;3;58 ,70;no;TPE;50 ;RF, Krasnodar WDS (VDS);3-6;2.7;60, 70, 82;yes;TPE;40;Ukraine Schuco (Shuko);3-7;2.8-3;60, 70 , 82;no;EPDM;50;Germany KBE (KBE);3-6;2.8;58, 70, 88;yes;EPDM;40;Germany (Voskresensk) SALAMANDER (Salamander);3-7; 3;60, 76;no;TPE;45;Germany
Width of external profile walls
The level of noise insulation and heat protection, resistance to physical and mechanical stress, and preservation of the profile shape depend on the width of the walls.
According to standards, the wall thickness of category A profile must be at least 2.8 mm. This indicator is important for houses and apartments where you permanently live. However, in dachas and similar buildings it is quite acceptable to install windows from profile systems with a thinner wall - from 2.5 mm.
When choosing a profile, first of all focus on the functions of the room where the windows will be located. For a summer country house, a budget option is sufficient, but for an apartment near a busy highway, the width of the profile and its walls will be important so that your window creates silence and comfort.
Sealing rubber
The seal serves to ensure that the double-glazed window is airtight and the sashes fit tightly. It is also responsible for the absence of condensation and frost on the windows.
There are two main materials from which rubber seals are made:
It is important that the seal is stretched in one piece - this will prevent cracks and drying out at the welds.
Pay attention to the shape of the elastic band itself. For example, the REHAU profile has a unique seal, which, due to the arrangement of the petals, prevents condensed moisture from accumulating. This extends the service life of the rubber seal to 20 years.
Pay attention to the color. By default, all profile systems have a black seal. But some manufacturers also offer an analogue in light gray color. It has the same technical characteristics, but is more pleasant to look at in combination with the whiteness of the profile. Such an elastic band does not strictly outline the boundaries of the window, making it seem larger and more elegant.
Features of Elex window systems
Despite the general similarity with other window metal-plastic profile systems, “ELEX” profiles have some features that significantly distinguish them from others for the better. First of all, it is worth mentioning environmental friendliness.
Caring for human health is one of the priorities of the plant for the production of PVC windows. A special production technology is based on the use of a calcium-zinc stabilizer. In addition, Elex profiles can be used equally well for glazing any buildings, both domestic and industrial.
- Greenline technology guarantees environmental safety; it contains no lead;
- The beautiful glossy snow-white surface creates an attractive appearance;
- Universal - suitable for glazing buildings for any purpose;
- Strict compliance with Russian and international quality standards.
◾Blind window
◾Triplex glass unit
◾Folding windows
Advantages of the "elex" profile
The special production technology of ELEX profile systems and the most modern equipment used for production guarantee impeccable quality and significant advantages compared to other well-known plastic profile systems.
- Ideal geometry;
- High degree of impact resistance and ductility;
- Reliability of structures and their durability;
- Possibility of installing an anti-burglary system;
- High level soundproofing and thermal insulation;
- Environmentally friendly - does not contain lead;
- Aesthetic appearance – spectacular gloss gives the profile a special status look.
Manufactured products are regularly subjected to the necessary technological tests to ensure compliance with all quality standards.
External characteristics
We recommend that you look at the profile system with your own eyes and touch it before ordering a window. Some people prefer angular designs, while others like smooth contours. For some, a glossy surface is attractive, while others want a matte finish. Focus on your taste, then the window will delight you with its appearance for many years.
And yet, please note that the glossy surface of the profile is more convenient to use compared to the matte one - it is easier to maintain, wipe off dust, and it retains its original appearance longer.
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Profile elex classic (elex)
ELEX is a PVC profile that, despite its small installation depth (58 mm), has good thermal characteristics. The energy efficiency of the systems makes it possible to assemble warm 3-chamber windows from them. Taking into account the location of the plant, such structures are best suited for glazing premises in the south of Russia.
The Elex profile, the characteristics of which make it possible to assemble door blocks, is actively used in the manufacture of entrance groups. Such structures can be equipped with both internal and external opening doors. In addition, 3-chamber systems are suitable for assembling frame windows without mullions with a higher light transmittance.
Profile elex classic 70 (elex classic 70)
The Elex window profile with an installation depth of 70 mm is a universal standard-class system for assembling windows that can be used almost throughout Russia. The exception is the northern regions and other areas with very harsh winters. The ELEX 70 profile is compatible with several additional elements, which are also produced at the plant in Krasnodar:
- pipe with adapters;
- expander;
- mini connector;
- structural reinforcement;
- corner connector.
Thanks to the presence of such components, ELEX window profiles are used in the assembly of hermetic structures with complex geometries. These systems with an installation depth of 70 mm can be used for glazing bay windows, as well as for the construction of winter gardens. Rigidity and the ability to maintain the correct geometry of shapes allow Elex windows to be installed on the upper floors of high-rise buildings.
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Production of Elex profile
The quality and durability of any window structure are determined by the characteristics of the profile. And to ensure that the latter has outstanding strength, tightness and attractiveness, the company makes a lot of efforts.
The Elex window profile is produced on the equipment of leaders in the field of extrusion equipment production - the German companies Weber and Krauss Maffiei, which already indicates the high quality of the products.
- The tightness and long service life of the window is explained by the geometric accuracy of the profile, which, in turn, requires the use of very precise tools. The company uses technology and extrusion equipment from German companies Vigarex and Gruber.
- The quality of the plastic itself depends on the correct ratio of components and mixing accuracy. Cooking errors are eliminated thanks to the use of an automatic mixing unit from AZO, a German company. The mixing formula specifically for the Elex profile was developed by the German company IKA.
- The starting raw materials are the highest quality materials: DuPont titanium oxide, filler from the French company Ormia.
- PVC window profiles are made on the basis of a safe stabilizer - calcium-zinc. Unlike lead stabilizer, it does not pose any danger.
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Profile elex-58
Elex-58 is a universal 3-chamber system of plastic window profiles that can be used in any type of building, including children's institutions, as confirmed by relevant certificates.
- Profile width (mm) – 58
- Reduced heat transfer resistance (m2C/W) – 1.1 (A class)
- Thickness of external walls (mm) – 3.0
- Reinforcement wall thickness (mm) – 1.5
- Stabilizing additive – Ca-Zn
- Maximum glass thickness (mm) – 32
- The “Elex” profile is classified according to GOST 30673-99 and according to all characteristics belongs to class A, and also has a flat, smooth, snow-white surface with excellent gloss.
The Elex profile has a high reduced heat transfer resistance - more than 1m2C/W (A class). This property is obtained due to the optimal combination of profile geometry and material density of the finished product. All this is the key to increased thermal conductivity of the profile.
elex profile systems
A distinctive feature of the profiles of this brand is their compliance with A-class. This means that the thickness of the outer walls of the systems is 3 mm. This size is sufficient to increase rigidity and extend the service life of ELEX windows. The recipe for the mixture for extruding Elex profiles was developed by the German company IKA. To improve the properties of plastic, the Krasnodar enterprise uses the harmless stabilizer CaZn.
Properly selected elastomer modifiers increase the strength of welded joints between individual profile elements. For all ELEX systems it is 1420-1431 N, which significantly exceeds the requirements of GOST 30674-99. In addition to these advantages, it is worth highlighting the important advantages of all products:
- plastic remains hard when heated to 87 °C;
- profiles do not crack from impacts in the cold;
- PVC does not turn gray or yellow in the sun;
- the linear dimensions of structures change when heated in full accordance with GOST standards;
- Windows made from Elex profiles are resistant to mildly aggressive chemical attack.
Elex plastic windows last about 40 years. Thanks to the use of a special recyclability modifier, plastic products are recyclable and can then be used for secondary PVC extrusion. Regardless of the type of system, ELEX profiles are equipped with two sealing contours, which are quite sufficient to ensure tightness.
The plant in Krasnodar is additionally equipped with the Italian WPR line for single- and double-sided lamination of profiles with “Golden Oak”, “Mahogany” and “Dark Oak” films. With exactly the same decors, the company produces plastic window sills for completing window blocks.
Difference between elex profile and other profiles
Difference between ELEX profile and other profiles
Gornitsa Krasnodar official website hastens to assure that our profile has fundamental competitive differences. This is expressed as follows:
Reasonable price. The availability of such a high-end profile is rare. This became possible thanks to a democratic pricing policy. The elex PVC profile occupies the most acceptable price niche and fully recoups the money spent. It is enough to go to any forum and look at the Gornitsa reviews in order to be convinced of this.
Reliability. Three chambers and a dense outer layer (3 mm thick) allow the product to withstand increased mechanical loads and comply with all regulatory documents and attached certificates. And one of the varieties - the elex 70 profile - has as many as five chambers that enhance the insulating properties of the frame.
The width of the box is 5.8 cm - another plus of plastic windows from the Gornitsa company from Krasnodar.
Square reinforcement of 1.5 mm, built around the entire perimeter of the profile, makes it not only resistant to loads, but also practically unattainable in terms of durability.
Beading for different types of glazing: single, single-chamber, double-chamber.
A wide range makes it possible to successfully combine the elex profile from Krasnodar with “native” details for balcony or door glazing.
Lamination and a wide range of profile colors are a pleasant highlight of the production.
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All this makes it possible to rank the elex profile among the highest class of “A” profiles and be confident in its quality.
Here's what customer reviews say about the difference between other brands and elex windows.
“I was convinced from personal experience that the Germans make the highest quality windows. Ours are also adopting little by little. Moreover, you don’t need to do anything special—everything has been invented and tested before you. I bought myself windows from elex and have never regretted it. It preserves the color, doesn’t mess around with accessories, and saves money at the same time. The year before last I was freezing, I live on the top floor, there was a blast from everywhere. Everything is different now. The main thing is to take it wider and with the ability to install double-glazed windows of different thicknesses. Moreover, in our winter conditions it is better to take double or triple glazed windows - the temperature still varies! "
Comparative table of parameters of elex profile systems
To choose a profile from the Elex systems that is optimal for assembling windows with certain characteristics, you need to compare the parameters of the two systems. This will save money when ordering and avoid mistakes. When choosing, you need to take into account that windows not only retain heat, but also reduce noise levels. The thicker the profiles and double-glazed windows, the quieter it is in the interior.
| Profile system | Installation depth (mm) | Number of cameras | Maximum thickness of double-glazed windows (mm) | Heat transfer resistance coefficient with reinforcing liners (W/m²×°C) |
| ELEX Classic | 58 | 3 | 32 | 0,71 |
| ELEX-70 Classic | 70 | 5 | 40 | 0,82 |
Installation width of the profile system
This is the most important characteristic of the profile. It shows how far the street cold will be from your warm cozy apartment, or vice versa - from the fresh cool temperature in the room the summer heat.
Minimum installation width 58 mm. This profile is called standard and is most often offered for budget installation options. Unscrupulous sales managers say that “it is enough for the south.” This statement is not entirely true. The wider the profile system, the higher the ability of the windows to maintain the microclimate in the room that you have set. This means that a wide profile system helps save on air conditioning and heating. Already in the first year of use, savings on electricity will approach the difference in price between thin and wider profiles. And during the service life of the windows, this benefit will fully pay for their cost.
Technical characteristics of the “elex” profile
The 3-chamber system of the Eleks metal-plastic profile, like the 5-chamber system, is manufactured in strict accordance with GOST - 30673-99, which excludes any simplification of materials-saving technologies. A number of characteristics that distinguish ELEX from other systems provide additional advantages when choosing.
- thermal conductivity class A (1.1 m2C/W for 3-chamber and 0.92 m2C/W for 5-chamber systems);
- 3-chamber system 58 mm wide and 5-chamber system – 70 mm;
- the thickness of the outer walls of both profile systems is 3 mm;
- maximum possibility of using (thickness) glass unit 40 mm;
- high reliability of welded corner joints, impact resistance and precise geometric dimensions.
Profile Classic 70
ELEX Classic 70 is a unique price offer for a full-fledged profile system of category A according to GOST (wall thickness 3 mm) and class 1 in thermal conductivity resistance (0.92 m² °C/W).
- 5-chamber system,
- installation width 70 mm,
- The maximum thickness of the glass unit is 40 mm.
Reviews about plastic windows elex (elex)
Allah. My family and I contacted the company that sells PVC windows twice. The first time was when the windows in the apartment were replaced, and this time we decided to contact the same company when we decided to replace the windows in the country house (3 windows needed to be replaced). In this company, the manager turned out to be just as friendly and experienced in his field.
He offered us a choice of windows, but we decided to install the same windows as in our apartment. We are very pleased with Elex plastic windows and since their installation we have been living like in paradise - warm, without extraneous noise from the street, and the windows are very beautiful and visible in appearance. The quality of the windows is reliable and we have been convinced of this more than once.
The windows are also lead-free, which means that they are environmentally friendly, which is very important for people nowadays. The company's measurer, as last time, turned out to be punctual and arrived on time. The same installers installed our windows in the apartment, and now in the country house. The guys worked harmoniously and did not forget about accuracy.
Anna from Moscow. We wanted our child to grow up somewhere outside the dirty and noisy city. Therefore, as soon as I became pregnant, my husband and I decided to look for a country house. We managed to do this quite quickly. The house was not in the best condition, but my husband said that repairs would not be a problem. We thought that we needed to replace the windows first, and then everything else.
The company selling PVC windows was recommended to us by my husband’s cousin, who had previously applied there. The company’s selection of windows turned out to be large and we decided to consult with the manager about the choice, who, when he saw that I was in a position, immediately recommended that I take a closer look at Elex windows, which would be just right for me, the expectant mother and my baby.
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The windows turned out to be lead-free and completely environmentally friendly. This option suited us best. The installers turned out to be experienced and immediately got to work upon arrival. We thought that they would take at least two days to install the windows, but they installed everything in one day. The installers did a great job. The windows were installed with high quality and there’s nothing to complain about, to be honest. The windows look great in our country house, and they are also durable and I’m sure they will last for many, many years!!!
Window overview:
◾Shuko windows
◾Proplex window
◾Kaleva Windows
◾Veka windows
◾PVC windows Rehau
Reviews about Elex profile
Buyers who prefer reasonable savings have long appreciated the ELEX profile, reviews of which confirm the optimal price-quality ratio. Windows assembled from these systems, provided the correct profile series is selected, can protect against cold and noise.
Sergey Dmitrievich Shulgin (pensioner): “I ordered Elex Classic 70 windows 3 years ago. They were recommended to me by my son, who had previously “tested” the windows in his apartment. I first wanted to save money and order windows from a 3-chamber system of the same brand, but the consultant at the company dissuaded me. He said that since our winters are cold, it’s better to play it safe, and advised us not to change our minds and choose a 70 mm system that allows us to install warm double-glazed windows.
The recommendations of my son and a specialist ultimately helped me save on heating and maintain a temperature of 22-24 °C all winter.” Vadim Ivanovich Blyuminov (window installer): “In the last few years, clients of our company often order the Elex profile for window assembly, reviews of which is 97% positive.
A small percentage of those dissatisfied with the quality of new windows are themselves to blame for the problems that arise. Some buyers still skimp on fittings or reinforcement, which causes the sashes to leak. The 5-chamber Elex profile itself, thanks to high-quality plastic, behaves excellently, and experts have no complaints about it.” So that buyers can evaluate the ELEX profile, the company’s official website has made available information about the results of laboratory tests of the systems. The provided documents confirm the compliance of the products with domestic GOST standards, which were developed taking into account German standards.
Image source – ELEX official website
How to choose a window profile - comparison table for all systems
The most difficult thing when choosing windows is to understand the profile systems. Your eyes are dizzy from the variety, your tongue is confused from the names, your brain is boiling from incomprehensible terms and indicators.
At the end of this article, you will breathe a sigh of relief - the torment of choice will finally end.
We will put everything in order, and you will not make the mistake when, for example, you want to change not the best windows from the developer in a new house and end up choosing even more dubious and cold ones.
3 groups of window profiles
For simplicity, we will divide all profile systems into 3 groups according to the main characteristics: number of chambers, profile width, number of sealing circuits.
Briefly about the main characteristics of window profiles
Number of chambers Chambers in the profile are air cavities framed by plastic walls. The more air chambers, the lower the thermal conductivity and the higher the thermal insulation of the window. Profiles come in 3-chamber, 4-chamber, 5-chamber, 6-chamber and 7-chamber profiles.
Profile width The larger the profile width, the better the heat and sound insulation of the window. A 70 mm wide profile is approximately 20% warmer than a 60 mm wide profile. Also, a wider glass unit can be installed in a wider profile, which in turn will also increase the heat and sound insulation characteristics of the window.
Number of sealing circuits Seals are designed to seal the window - thanks to them, the body does not escape through the cracks, and the cold does not enter from the street. They also protect against the penetration of dust, dirt and noise. The more sealing contours there are in a window, the warmer and quieter it is. Usually there are 2 or 3 sealing circuits in a window.
Profile systems – 1 group
These are basic profile systems. This is the case when we say “nothing superfluous, all the essentials.” Such profiles retain heat well, do not allow street noise to pass through and do not allow blowing. The 1st group of profiles includes systems that meet these technical indicators:
Popular profiles of group 1:
Deceuninck Waiz, Rehau Blitz, Veka Euroline, Veka WHS 60, Brusbox Aero, Gealan 3000S, Ivaper 62, Schuco Corona 60.
Optimal area of application:
Profile systems – group 2
These are energy-efficient profiles with excellent thermal insulation and noise protection. Suitable even for extremely low temperatures. And they are indispensable if your goal is to save on heating your home. The 2nd group of profiles includes systems that meet these technical indicators:
Popular profiles 2 groups:
Deceuninck Bautec Neo, Rehau Grazio, Rehau Delight, Veka Softline 70, Veka WHS 70, Brusbox Super Aero, Veka Round, Ivaper 70, Ivaper 74, Schuco Corona 70.
Optimal area of application:
Profile systems – group 3
Luxury window systems with the highest energy efficiency levels. Maximum heat retention, protection from noise and blowing. Allows you to significantly reduce energy costs (heating, air conditioning). The 3rd group of profiles includes systems that meet these technical indicators:
