GN 2184Edge Protection Profiles

Edge Protection Profiles

Material PVC

GN 2184

Catalogue
h1
Length l in m
a
b
h2
r1
r2
r3
GN 2184-9,5-SW-20
9.5
20
1 - 2
6.5
8
15
10
10
1400
GN 2184-9,5-SW-50
9.5
50
1 - 2
6.5
8
15
10
10
3500
GN 2184-14-SW-20
14
20
1 - 4
10.5
12
25
25
25
2800
GN 2184-14-SW-50
14
50
1 - 4
10.5
12
25
25
25
7900
GN 2184-15-SW-20
15
20
6 - 8
13
12.75
15
30
20
3450
GN 2184-15-SW-50
15
50
6 - 8
13
12.75
15
30
20
8600
GN 2184-17,5-SW-20
17.5
20
4 - 6
12.25
15.5
30
45
15
3950
GN 2184-17,5-SW-50
17.5
50
4 - 6
12.25
15.5
30
45
15
9800

Profile

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

  • Black SW
  • Hardness 70 ±5 Shore A
  • Temperature resistant -40 °C to 90 °C
  • Weather exposure

Clamp insert

Steel clamping band

Edge protection profiles GN 2184 are installed on the front edge of metal sheets and plates. They protect the surfaces from damage by sharp edges. The edge finish additionally achieves an optical decorative effect, while the need for potential further treatment such as burring and chamfering of cut or laser-cut metal sheets is reduced to an absolute minimum.

Adhering to the guideline placement radii (r1...r3) is recommended in order to guarantee permanent profile placement and to make assembly easier. Assembly can be carried out by hand, or alternatively with a soft-face hammer. The embedded clamp insert prevents it from detaching. Glue or other adhesives are not required.

  • Color white / gray
 
 
 
 
 
 

Application examples

With their versatility, edge protection profiles and/or edge protection seal profiles can be implemented in various applications, in conjunction with other Elesa+Ganter products.

  • Latches
  • Hinges
  • Toggle clamps
 

Construction example

The construction depicted shows a standard application of edge protection profiles and edge protection seal profiles. The edge protection seal profiles are attached to the door and the fixed frame. The opening for the door is covered with an edge protection profile at its cut edge.

Introduction

Edge protection profiles are installed on the front edge of metal sheets and plates. They protect surfaces from damage by sharp edges. Meanwhile, edge protection seal profiles feature a seal profile in order to provide additional sealing for doors, covers and hatches.

Uses and applications

With the use of edge protection when handling equipment and machine parts made of sheet metal profiles, the risk of cuts or abrasions is reduced to a minimum. In the process, in these applications the profiles provide a visual “decorative effect.” Other application possibilities include cable and tube laying, where openings and edges of divider plates need to be bypassed. This provides reliable protection from flaking or worn-down cables and tubes.

In general, using edge protection profiles can reduce the need for further treatment such as burring and chamfering of cut or laser-cut metal sheets.

Edge protection seal profiles provide the same benefits as edge protection profiles. However they are recommended for use in cases where doors, covers and hatches require additional sealing in order to prevent the emission of dust, warm air or noise; for example, or in order to prevent water spray from entering.

Structure

Edge protection profiles consist of an extruded clamping profile which forms the base of the structure and is used on the edge of sheet metal in order to affix the edge protection profile.

In order to increase the clamping force, the clamping profile is strengthened through a reinforcement, preventing the profile from detaching itself after assembly.

The clamp insert is available as a steel clamping band or as a steel wire polyester clamping band. Steel clamping bands have a higher clamping effect, while steel wire clamping bands allow a smaller assembly radius, also enabling a more even alignment of the edges.

The seal profile is affixed to the top or the side of the clamping profile and is significantly “softer”. It can be made from the basic material of the clamping profile but it can also be made from particular materials for specific applications. In order to attain optimum sealing, the seal profile needs to be prestressed and/or formed to enable it to adapt precisely to the countersurface.

The sealing lips in the interior of the clamping profile ensure the sealing of the edge protection seal profile with the edge of the sheet.

 

Assembly

Side cutters and scissors that are suitable for cutting the metal clamping insert can be used to align the profiles. Any end parts of the clamp insert that protrude from the cutting area should be removed in order to prevent injuries. The profile ends and cants can be subsequently sealed and/or glued as required.

The mounting of the profiles to the edges is secured via the clamp insert. Glue or other adhesives are not usually required.

Profiles can generally be assembled by applying pressure by hand. If necessary, the profile can additionally be secured by lightly applying a soft-face hammer.

Minimum placement radii

In order to ensure a consistent seal for the profile and to prevent the profile from detaching, placement should not be set below the minimum radii. This also makes the profile assembly easier.

The radii are listed on the corresponding standard sheets and should be used as a guideline. Depending on the direction of application, a distinction is made between cut or curved radii, in other words, interior or exterior seal profiles.

 

Shaping

Ideally, edge protection seal profiles should maintain a deformation x of approximately 30 - 50% of the maximum value in order to ensure a reliable sealing.

Deformation of over 50% can impair seal tightness and reduce the resilience of the sealing material due to plastic deformation.

 

Basic materials, characteristics

Profiles can be made from various basic materials depending on the application. The table to the right summarizes the general characteristics to facilitate the choice.

Due to the multitude of chemicals, solvents etc. exact specifications are not possible, as basic materials that are fundamentally unstable can be durable in combination with specific materials and vice versa. Concentration, temperature and exposure time also play a crucial role. The customer is advised to test resistance when combining respective materials in contact with one another.

* + resistant, o conditionally resistant, – non-resistant, ** do not expose to hot water or steam

CharacteristicsPVCNBREPDMMVQ
Operational temperature min.-40 °C- 30 °C- 40 °C- 50 °C
Operational temperature max.+70 °C+100 °C+100 °C+200 °C**
Abrasion resistance / Wear resistance+++o
Deformation resistanceo++o
Resistant to: *
• UV light / weather exposure+-++
• Chemicals+-++
• Oil, greaseso+-o
• Fuelso+--
• Acids+o+o
• Alkalineso++o
• Solventsoooo
• Alcoholoo++

UL certification (Seal profiles as EPDM)

UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is an independent global company operating in safety science, similar to TÜV in Germany. Their testing is required as a priority in the US-American market.

Edge protection seal profiles GN 2180 made of EPDM have a “UL-recognized component” mark. This states that the profiles can be used as components in finished products which are also intended for UL-certified use.

For customers and companies, the need for these types of certification is becoming increasingly important, as it guarantees high quality, reliable processing, and long durability, as well as reliable product safety.

 
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