The scope of the OPTICORE patent encompasses 16 protected elements and product variants, setting OPTICORE windows apart from any other window system in the industry.
“Our goal when developing OPTICORE windows, was to engineer the most structurally and thermally advanced architectural aluminum window products, that would also offer customers superior design flexibility”, explains Curtis Weavers, Director of Engineering at Quaker.
With a thermally-aligned patented design, OPTICORE products have been engineered to minimize thermal conductivity passing through the aluminum frame system, thus maximizing thermal performance with U-Values previously unheard of in an aluminum frame window ––regardless of interior design selected.
Thermal performance test results for OPTICORE windows yield U–values that range from a 0.14 U-Value for a triple-glazed fixed Architectural rated window system, to a 0.24 U-Value for a dual-glazed Casement Architectural rated system.
OPTICORE casement, awning and fixed windows passed the rigorous AAMA certification testing for air leakage, water penetration, structural resistance and life cycle durability and achieved an AW100 performance rating.
Additionally, OPTICORE products are manufactured utilizing double corner key construction for maximum corner joinery and frame strength. This ensures superior performance while offering architectural design and combination flexibility to meet a project’s specifications.
A cornerstone of OPTICORE TECHNOLOGY is the “Innovative Design Enhanced Adaptability” (IDEA) Essentials. The IDEA essential elements include performance, size, combination flexibility, interior and exterior design features and a variety of installations options.
“One of the most exciting features of our new line of OPTICORE windows is that they offer the customer an aluminum frame and exterior window with an interior choice of natural wood, aluminum, or a two-tone aluminum option”, says Kevin Blansett, Quaker’s CEO. “This truly gives architects and homeowners unlimited options, whether they are designing a commercial building or a residential home, ” he added.
In 2018, Quaker opened a new 185,000 sq. ft. facility to house the advanced automation equipment that accommodates this next generation of products featuring OPTICORE TECHNOLOGY. Recently, Quaker broke ground on a 200,000 sq. ft facility at their newest 127-acre campus located in Eldon, MO. Operations at this facility are slated to begin in early 2020.
About Quaker
Headquartered in Freeburg, Missouri, Quaker is a family owned business originally founded by the Knoll family in 1949. Now with 70 years of innovation and expertise, Quaker has become one of the fastest growing window and door companies in the industry, supporting both the Residential and Architectural/Commercial markets.
Quaker’s diverse offerings include Aluminum, Wood and Vinyl Windows and Doors for the Architectural, Commercial and Residential New Construction, Replacement, Historic, Blast and Impact Resistant markets. The QUAKER® window and door product portfolio includes –– Single Hung, Double Hung, Sliding, Awning, Hopper, Casement, Fixed, Impact, Geometric Shapes, Specialty, Bays/ Bows, French Doors, Sliding Doors, Folding Doors and Entry Doors.
The complete line of QUAKER® custom designed products, options and accessories are designed to satisfy projects in a variety of market segment including–– Single Family, Multi-Family, Education, Hotel/Motel, Office, Healthcare, Government and Assisted Living.
Quaker is an active member of both WDMA and AAMA, and is also an ENERGY STAR® Partner. Quaker also works closely with Architects, State and National Park Services concerning Historic Renovation Design and Tax credit opportunities, in order to ensure that Quaker’s extensive Historic product offering meets and exceeds standards and guidelines set for Historic projects throughout the country.
Quaker has continually set a very high standard of Quality for all of its products. That dedication to providing the best products in the industry has resulted in continuous Product and System Design Innovations, Green Enrichment Initiatives and a Mission of Continuous Innovation, Improvement, Integrity and Total Customer Satisfaction that is called “The Quaker Difference”.
For more information, email Quaker at [email protected], visit our website at www.QuakerWindows.com, or our commercial window division at www.QuakerCommercialWindows.com. You can also contact Quaker at (800) 347-0438.
