Behind the development of VASCO and THERMIC's aluminium design radiators lies a completely new heating concept. Both companies are capitalising on current ecological awareness and on a growing need for sustainability, low energy usage and comfortable heat for homes of both today and tomorrow.

The campaign shows that the Bryce, Alu-Zen and Zaros aluminium design radiators are high-tech products incorporating an innovative design. The result is a new concept, which combines the energy-efficient aspect of a convector with the comfort of a traditional radiator.

Two cornerstones of innovation

The core of the innovation presented by the new heating concept can be found, on the one hand, in the highly technological profile and, on the other, in the material used.
The water, which ensures excellent heat output via the large surface area, runs through the profile, which was developed in cooperation with the University of Stuttgart. Compared to traditional design radiators, the aluminium models only require 1/5 of their water input but provide 15% more heat output. The profiles are designed so that the fins on the back provide convection and radiant heat is released at the front.
The material used is a 6060 aluminium pliable alloy. In accordance with the requirements of Standard EN 442 for heating devices, the thickness of the walls is at least 1.1 mm.

Advantages for user and installer

Aluminium radiators guarantee comfortable and functional heat; the speed of a convector is beautifully combined with the comfort of a panel radiator.
The combination of limited water input and excellent heat output leads to a short response time to temperature fluctuations with more efficient energy usage as a result. The optimum heat output also makes the radiator suitable for low-temperature systems such as water pumps, another factor that reduces energy usage in well insulated homes. A system of convection and radiant heat also creates a pleasant feeling of warmth for the user, who can also set the thermostat one degree lower. The pleasant heat from aluminium is also a safe heat because hot water flows through the core of the profile, meaning that the front of the radiator never gets too hot.

When expanding, the profiles slide over one another and, due to the fact that the press connections between the collector and profiles are made of aluminium, the lower parts heat up quickly and evenly, without tension and, therefore, without an irritating ticking noise. Murmuring is also eliminated thanks to the valve that quickly removes gases and air from the water. This valve is also one of the elements, alongside the thickness of the material and the 6060 aluminium alloy, that protect the radiators against corrosion.

This aluminium design radiator can easily be fitted into other installations. The material is compatible with other materials such as copper, metal and plastic. Connections can be made with all pipe work.

Aluminium creates new design possibilities and is also three times lighter than steel. Because aluminium radiators weigh between 15 and 35 kg, the installer can easily fit each aluminium design radiator on his own.

A patented pressing system makes connections 100% leak-free. The systems are given a cataphoretic base coat and then a powder coating and are heated to a temperature of 230°C. Paintwork and waterproofing on all aluminium radiators are provided with a 10-year guarantee.

"100% reusable" is not a term we use lightly. It is not just the waste that is created during production of the radiators in our own forge that is reworked into new profiles, but long life expectancy means that the systems are also perfectly suitable for reuse.

New brochure

VASCO and THERMIC have developed a completely new brochure, focusing on aluminium as the material for the sustainable heating concept of tomorrow. The aluminium radiator models in the brochure are perfect examples of innovative design.

Information for the press:
VPR Consult - Betty De Boeck - +32(0)3/777.97.17 - betty.deboeck@vprconsult.be