Flipper Foam Seal – QL3009 (AQ21) WH / B / BR

Product Intro:
For nearly 50 years Schlegel Weatherseals have provided durable, colourfast seals against acoustic, air
and water filtration. Backed by a 10 year guarantee, the Schlegel promise is that Q-Lon / Aquamac will
never let you or your customer down, making it a highly cost effective way of offering continuous
standards of weather sealing, year after year. The Flipper Seal is part of a wide range of foam seals,
especially chosen for the timber joinery industry. Suitable for Casement windows, doors and parts of sash
windows this universal seal is available in White, Bronze and Black. It is supplied in 50m reels as standard
and larger 250m reels for large scale manufacturing.

Product:

Features:
• Rigid (base) insert is manufactured from Polypropylene, the foam is polyurethane and the skin is
Polyethylene.
• Seals a gap: 1.0 – 4.5mm for a rebated fit (using router bit TCT071).
• Seals a gap: 4.0 – 7.5mm for a flush fit (using router bit TCT073).
• Can be used on the top and bottom of sashes to seal the head and the sill.
• Designed for use in staff Bead: SB581 and SB582.
• Can be inserted into the timber beading of casement windows.
• Can be used in timber doors.
• Polyurethane foam core has superior recovery performance and is highly durable (unaffected by
temperature variance).
• Polyethylene skin is weather, ozone and UV resistant.
• Polypropylene insert foot adds rigidity to the insertion and retention of the seal.
• Polypropylene insert prevents stretching and shrinkage of the seal.
• Resilient to most paints and varnishes.
• Provides excellent insulation.
• Lower closing forces than a bubble seal.
• Not affected by mould and mildew, rot, fungi.
• Outstanding acoustic performance.
• Complies with the requirements of BS EN 12365-1 Building Hardware – Gasket and weatherstripping
for doors, windows, shutters and curtain walling. Classified as W32266.
• Can meet the requirements for BS EN 14351-1 for CE Marking.
• Meets the requirements of BS644 for fully assembled factory finished windows.

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Product data:
• Flush fit - fits into a channel 3.0 (wide) x 3.0mm deep x 8.5mm (total depth) – ‘L’ Shaped (TCT 071)
• Rebated fit - fits into a channel 2.7mm (wide) x 6.5mm (total depth) (TCT 073)
• Fits into staff bead: SB581 and SB582.
• Supplied in 50m coils on a sealed cardboard reel.
• Available in 250m reels for ease of manufacturing.
• Available in White, Bronze and Black.

Technical data:
Base insert is made from polypropylene.
The inner core is made from Polyurethane foam.
The skin is made from a Polyethylene film.

Life Cycle – 20 years, provided the seal is installed in accordance with the requirements given in the data
sheet.

Testing Results
Compression Set <15% after 1 hr relief of 50% compression @ 70°C and 24hrs (DIN53572)
Compression Force Approx. 15N @ 25% compression per 100mm, <10N for lip proiles
Tested Temperature Range -60°C to +70°C
Heat Conductivity 0.06 W/mK @ 0°C
Long Life Performance No change of the length - related and partial joint permeability
Environment Testing Passed DIN18055 / EN12207 / EN12208 for Single & French window
Paint Compatibility No adhesion, No hardening, No discolouration
Acoustic Testing 43 dB window with centre seal
Weather-Resistant Tested up to 20 years

Results of the testing to BS En 12365-1

BS EN 12365-1 Building Hardware – Gasket and weatherstripping for doors, windows,
shutters and curtain walling Part 1: Performance requirements and classification
Functionality Test Method Value (Declared Value)
Working Range >2mm ≤4mm
3
Linear Compression Force >10N/m ≤20N/m
2
Working Temperature -10°C to +55°C
Range 2
Deflection Recovery >80% to 90%
6
Recovery after ageing >80% to 90%
6

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Classification
When tested in tested in accordance with the requirements given in BS EN 12365-1 the QL 3009 seal has
a classification of

Category Working Linear Working Deflection Recovery

of Use Range Compression Temperature Recovery After
Force Range Ageing

W 3 2 2 6 6

Installation Instructions:
1. Mark the timber beading for cutting. Make sure the “V” of the flipper faces away from the external
edge of the window or door (otherwise water can collect in the “V”) and that the top edge is flush to
the top of the beading.
2. Determine the gap size and whether the seal is for a rebated fit (TCT071) or flush fit (TCT073)
3. Select the Reddiseals Router bit TCT071 or TCT073 and cut a channel for the foot.
4. Measure the size of the seal required and cut to the required length using Reddiseals cutters, ensuring
that it is mitred in the corners.
5. Make sure the surface is clean and dry and free from any surface oils, dirt or sawdust etc.
6. Push fit the foot into the routed groove, making sure it is a good tight fit.
7. Make sure the flipper doesn’t fit too proud of the beading otherwise the seal will fail. Similarly, make
sure it isn’t lower than the beading otherwise water may collect in the gap.
8. Test the window to make sure there is a smooth opening and closing movement.

Maintenance and Installation:

General:
Reddiseals recommend that all Seals are checked prior to and in situ to ensure that the product performs
in its application.
During the drying phase of new buildings or renovations where large amounts of plastering or cement
based flooring has been installed, water vapour evaporates into the air along with some of the chemicals,
causing extremely high humidity levels. This can damage the finishes and corrode the exposed metal. We
recommend that the windows are protected as best as possible and are well ventilated.
Please be wood aware. Certain woods, such as Accoya and Oak, are corrosive to most fixings and metals.
Do not use brass or steel fixings with Accoya. Certain hardwoods may exude resins that can be corrosive
to the brass or steel fixings, leading to a possible loss of functionality of the product. We recommend good
quality wood screws for the fixings, and stainless steel for coastal regions, Accoya and Oak. If in doubt,
contact our technical team at Reddiseals for further guidance.

Installation:
The seal is a simple push fit into the groove and fits alongside the bead or overlap of the window. A roller
can be used to roll the seal into the groove to aid insertion. Please make sure not to damage the seal
while doing this.

Maintenance:
DO NOT use any chemical cleaner, because harmful chemicals may attack the plastic, and break it down –
Use a cloth soaked in warm soapy water, squeezing out any excess water, then wipe with a clean and dry
cloth to remove any remaining water. Clean the timber on the window that the seal contacts in case this
has marked the paintwork.
In harsh or coastal environments, it is recommended that our products are cleaned more regularly to
prevent harmful deposits, such as salt build-up, settling on the seals and leading to loss of performance.

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Maintenance (contd.):
All of our products are manufactured using high quality materials. The finishes have been tested and meet
our standards for general wear and tear.
Seals in bathrooms and kitchens may be subject to a damper and more humid atmosphere, and may need
more regular maintenance than living rooms.
Never use a solvent spray such as WD40 to remove in-ground dirt, because this can affect the
performance of the seal and / or the paintwork on the window.

Quality & Environmental Approval:

Reddiseals operates a Quality Management System that meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and is
independently verified by BSI Quality Assurance under certificate No. FM10371.
Reddiseals have an Environmental Management System (EMS) that has been certified against the
international standard ISO 14001:2004 under certificate no. EMS637894.

Product Guarantee:
Reddiseals offers a guarantee on the Q-Lon Flipper Seal, covering product failure due to manufacturing
defects, under normal usage is a period of 10 years from date of purchase. The guarantee excludes
incorrect maintenance or operation, misuse and abuse, negligence, accidental damage or general wear
and tear. Products must not be modified from their original supplied state. Failure to follow these
instructions may invalidate your guarantee. For more detailed information, please see our terms and
conditions on our website.
www.reddiseals.com/terms-and-conditions

Other Information:
The information contained herein is correct to the best of our knowledge. Due to the hand finishing nature
of some of our products, some variations may occur in the size or finish. Prior to purchasing it is
recommended that existing standards and regulations are observed. If you have any queries on the
correct product for application, please do not hesitate to contact our technical team. Due to our policy of
continuous improvement, Reddiseals reserves the right to amend specifications without prior notice.

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