For doors or windows to function, they must have gaps between their edges and the frame. These gaps are there to allow easy opening and closing and to accommodate normal building movement.
However, these gaps can also allow the intrusion of;
- sound
- fire and smoke
- rain
- cold draughts, dust and embers
- light
- insects and vermin,
and also the leakage of energy;
- heating
- air conditioning.
The solution is to fit a Raven Sealing System which seals the gaps around doors and windows when closed. The seals are frequently multi-purpose, sealing against a combination of these intrusions and leakages. Properly fitted, they can provide a complete and continuous seal for all door and window types, that will not impede normal use.
Since the 1960's Raven has developed seals for door frames that when installed with complimentary seals for threshold and meeting stiles, will produce optimum "Sealing Systems".
Raven have tested and proven these systems in the field and under laboratory conditions against sound, weather, smoke, and fire.
More information regarding these systems is listed under the relevant sealing section of this web site.
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Raven seals have been designed to accommodate a variety of duty levels, which are classified in this catalogue as light, medium and heavy.
 Light duty seals include those typically used in residential applications or light traffic areas.
 Medium duty seals are used in commercial applications such as in office spaces, shops, commercial accomodation or medium traffic areas.
 Heavy duty seals are designed for areas with a high level of use such as public hospitals, airports, factories, shopping centres etc; areas with a large through-flow of pedestrian and wheeled traffic.
Throughout, icons and symbols have been used to readily identify and make product selection easier.
All seals are designed to meet most codes or standards and in many cases perform more than one function.
 | | Adjustability
Many Raven seals have some degree of adjustability and can be adjusted without removing the door or window. Thus maximum efficiency can be maintained in the event of minor building or door movement.
Door Sets
Some rigid perimeter seals are pre-cut to various sizes for single and double doors as listed. (mm)
Single: 1x1000 2x2100
Double: 3x2100
Long Single: 1x1000 2x2750
Long Double: 1x2000 2x2750
Illustrations
The cross-section profiles in this catalogue are not drawn to full scale.
Note: Owing to slight variations in extrusions, minor differences may occur.
CAD
Detailed drawings and specifications of all Raven seals are available via Internet registered user access.
Specification
Specify catalogue number, finish required, preferred configuration of installation and reference to manufacturer's fittings, standards and guarantee.
Storage
Raven seals should be stored flat in a clean dry area away from excessive heat.
Maintenance
Periodic inspection, adjustment and cleaning is recommended for all styles of systems. Normally an annual inspection is sufficient. For fire and smoke sealing applications, refer to local regulatory authority standards.
| | The aluminium seals in this catalogue essentially consist of two parts: the aluminium carrier and a flexible seal insert.
Dependent on function, these inserts can be:
- solid and closed cell EPDM (Synthetic Rubber)
- Rigid or flexible PVC
- nylon brush filaments
- polypropylene pile
- silicon rubber
- TPR (Thermo Plastic Rubber).
Many of the seals also incorporate a cover strip which conceals the fasteners.
Aluminium Extrusions are B6060 T5 of T6 anodised satin clear or medium bronze unless otherwise specified.
PVC
Raven proprietary grade PVC flexible & rigid extrusions: Highest quality available. Added UV inhibitors. Self Extinguishing grade. Service temperature - 5ºC to 70ºC.
Silicon Rubber
Raven proprietary grade extruded silicon rubber withstands very high
temperatures. Conforms to BCA Spec. C3.4,“Smoke Doors 200ºC for 30 minutes” Service temperature - 60ºC to 230ºC. S.E. (Self Extinguishing) where indicated.
Ecospecifier
Raven Products' Door & Window Sealing Systems have been assessed and met the criteria for inclusion on the global website ecospecifier.com.
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