Anodizing / Eloxieren / Anodiseren
Anodize
Definition
Electrochemical aluminium surface treatment that forms a controlled oxide layer. It is different from powder coating and should be specified with colour, layer thickness and exposure context.
Technical glossary
Technical terms used in project review
Use this glossary to read standards, product pages and project notes consistently before a final engineering review.
Aluminium extrusion / Strangpressen / Extrusie
Extrusion
Definition
Manufacturing process where heated aluminium is pressed through a die to create a constant profile section. Geometry, alloy and tolerances affect strength, assembly and finish quality.
Powder-coating quality label
QUALICOAT
Definition
Quality framework for powder coating on aluminium. It is used to discuss pretreatment, coating class, colour consistency and exterior durability without turning every project into a blanket certification claim.
Verbundsicherheitsglas / laminated safety glass
VSG
Definition
Laminated safety glass made from two or more glass panes bonded with an interlayer. For fall protection it is a project-specific glass build-up, not a single universal thickness.
Einscheibensicherheitsglas / tempered safety glass
ESG
Definition
Thermally toughened safety glass with higher bending strength than annealed glass. In railing work it is often discussed as part of a laminated build-up, not as a stand-alone fall-protection answer.
Glass interlayer
PVB / SGP
Definition
Interlayers used between glass panes in laminated glass. PVB is common; SGP is stiffer and can be selected where residual capacity or deflection control matters.
Eurocode actions on structures
EN 1991
Definition
Eurocode family for actions on structures. For outdoor aluminium and railing systems it informs wind, snow and imposed-load assumptions that still need project and national-annex review.
Glass in building
DIN 18008
Definition
German standard series for glass in building. It is important for glass railing language in Germany, but project approval still depends on application, glass build-up and local review.
Base channel / Bodenschuh / basisprofiel
Base shoe
Definition
Continuous aluminium channel that clamps or supports glass panels at the base. Selection depends on mounting route, substrate, edge distance, drainage and required glass build-up.
Guided exterior textile screen
ZIP screen
Definition
Exterior fabric screen retained in side guides by a ZIP edge. It is selected by opening size, fabric openness, wind exposure, motor route and service access.