February 2017

A love letter from Schematech

Dear << Test First Name >>, roses are red, violets are blue, this week we unpacked a new shipping container, especially just for you!

Sliders, balustrades and showers galore! With a company like Schematech, what more could you ask for?

The Smooth Guy in town, the Easy Slider.

An attractive piece of hardware that is neat, tidy, easy on the eye and a machine in any room.

He's a tough guy, managing to hold 100kg of glass and catering for larger openings. A guy like this must have his limitations though, right? The easy slider is limited to 1.1m size doors.

Meet your Easy Slider here.

If only all smooth sliders came with a handbook on how to manage and understand them...

At least when they tell you "nothing's wrong"' you can trust that there really isn't.

Here are two handy tips on the Easy Slider:

When installing the Easy Slider, first install the ‘Glass Connection Track Clamps’ onto the glass, before installing the glass.

The maximum suggested opening size that our system can cover is 1100mm per door.

What better way to spoil your loved one this month than with a Complete Stabilizer Set!

OXB-960:
R254.73
90° Wall to Glass Adjustable Stabilizer (800mm to 1000mm)

I need this

OXB-966-1300:
R184.54

90° Wall to Glass Stabilizer (1300mm set)

Yes please!

OXB-966-600:
R124.41

45° Wall to glass Adjustable Stabilizer (600mm set)

Ooh la la, order mine!

OXB-962G:
R127.97

Glass to Glass Angled Stabilizer (270mm)

A gift from me, to me.

OXB-962W:
R102.93

Wall to glass Angled bar adjustable (300mm to 340mm)

I love this.

GSH-301:
R150
19mm Adjustable Wall Mount Stabilizer.

Order mine now!

GSH-401:
R135
19mm Adjustable Glass Mount Stabilizer

Don't mind if I do.

STA-SBB-WM:
R65
19mm Wall Flange

Hello, gorgeous.

Jessica Thiels

Jan 3, 2019 3:51:34 PM

March 2017

It's game time!

It's time to buy the biltong, marinade the chicken, light the fire and ready yourself for an intense super rugby season.

But do not worry, you can rely on Schematech to make good calls, play fair and to always be the player of the match!

Click to see the Super Rugby Fixtures 2017

Bringing our stainless steel series to the big leagues!

Our 500 series is our favourite for our entry level economy frameless showers.
The fittings are extremely affordable, plain, simple and easy on the eye.

Enquire about this series

The Quadrant Method

Measuring can be exhausting but here is a fresh approach that will speed up the work, as well as crack down on inaccuracy.

Step 1:
Set up your laser anywhere in the middle of your opening. The laser is self-leveling so no need to stress about that.

Step 2
Measure from the edges of the opening to the level and plumb lines of the laser.

From the right and left to the centre at the bottom and the top
From the bottom to the centre on both sides

Step 3:
Calculate the levels by using the difference in the sizes

Shopfront Handles

These are your points of entry - your front row men. They need to be strong, reliable and secure.

SCH146/285:
R333.87
Square Back to Back Handle

Grab it

SCH212/350: R469
C-Shaped Back to Back Pull Handle

Player of the season

SCH213/152: R203.92

Round Back to Back Pull Handle (small)

A winner

SCH213/305 – R359.66
Round Back to Back Pull Handle (large)

Enquire now

SCH215/350 – R413.66
Pull handle

Enquire now

SCH235/300: R438.13
Arched Back to Back Pull Handle (small)

Man of the match

SCH235/450 – R491.70
Arched Back to Back Pull Handle (large)

Enquire now

SCH418/180: R307.50
Flat round Back to Back Pull Handle

Try!

Jessica Thiels

Jan 3, 2019 3:49:35 PM

April 2017

The traffic has died down and everyone is gearing up for all the holidays ahead (all while trying to find Woolworths' 10 golden tickets scattered across the country). Fear not, the madness hasn't hit us yet and business will carry on as per usual at Schematech, but we will be closed on the 14th, 17th and 27th of April.

It seems that we left a few Easter Eggs in the last job that was done using our Patch Fittings at the Mall of Africa.

Click on the image above to find all the Eggs and submit the correct answer to stand a chance to win an awesome Easter hamper!

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Our product of the month is our
Patch Fittings!

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Made to Measure

Use Schematech's Made to Measure for all your frameless shower requests.

The software enables you to design showers and quote clients with a trendy 3D picture - All to be fully branded with your company logo.

Glass drawings are done in seconds and can be sent through to glass suppliers in CAD format.

View an output example

ONE MONTH FREE TRIAL

Back to Back Door Knobs

You don't need to spend hours in the garden looking for these over the Easter holiday or worry about them being eaten by the dog.

This month we have our Back to Back Door Knobs on special. There are plenty options to choose from to find the perfect fit for your client.

DK-203:
R66.12
Cone

DK-204:
R68.66
Small Groove

DK-204L:
R90.02
Large Groove

DK-205:
R76.27
Finger Groove

DK-209W:
R65.00
Wide Double Grooved

DK-213:
R91.29
Pawn

DK-MDSH:
R62.12
Square Thin

Enquire about this special

Jessica Thiels

Jan 3, 2019 3:46:57 PM

May 2017

The leaves are falling and so are our prices!

It's getting colder, braais are becoming fewer and teenage girls are posting pictures of their #autumnselfie on Instagram.

Our product of the month is our
Square towel rails

SH-0600:
600mm
with a finials glass mount

SH-0300
300mm
with a finials glass mount

SH-0400 :
400mm
with a finials glass mount

DK-232-H300:
300mm
with square back knob

DK-232-H400:
400mm
with square back knob

DK-2 32-H600:
600mm
with square back knob

SH-010
Back-to-Back pull handle (200mm)

SH-001
400mm
with handle (200mm)

Enquire about these products!

Schematech Silicone
Because two product highlights are better than one!

Our clear silicone snuck in as another one of our favourite products of the month for having the following features:

Anti-fungal
UV Resistant
Handles extreme temperature change
Perfect for the shower environment

Enquire now

After the long weekends there is no doubt that everyone’s budget has been a little stretched. This month we are offering some advice that could help you close budget-sensitive projects.

When quoting on a frameless shower it is always economical to use wall-to-glass hinges rather than glass-to-glass hinges.

Choosing the right hinges can be very important. They mostly all do the same thing but our stainless steel range is far more economical than our domed or bevelled ranges.

If frameless is not too high on the list of demands try using channel and a header rail, instead of clamps and a stabiliser bar.

Hinges

These hinges are not just any hinges!

For small doors up to 600mm it can self-close from 60 degrees.
Doors greater than that self-close from 40 degrees.
The maximum width is 800mm.

SDH-402-180:

R150.00

90° Wall to glass hinge half plate (self-close)

SDH-401-90HP :

R210.00

180° Glass to glass hinge (self-close)

Jessica Thiels

Jan 3, 2019 3:44:06 PM

June 2017

Designed with flexibility and simplicity in mind, Schematech focuses on providing what the customer wants.

THIS MONTH'S SPECIAL

Towel Rail
425mm Centre to Centre

Order for R140.00

Bow & Towel Rail
150mm by 305mm

Order for R150.00

Bow & Towel Rail
150mm by 425mm

Order for R170.00

Towel rail
425mm with
Mushroom back knob

Order for R205.00

Our June Product Highlight

Locking Pull Handles
(How's this for nifty- they lock into the floor!)

There is a key on the one side,
opposite is where the thumb turn resides.

The lock goes into the floor
meaning less hardware on the door.

Both handles have the same cut out
So if you don’t like the round one,
You will like the square one - there's no doubt.

Enquire about locking pull handles

A MADE-TO-MEASURE TIP

Inside, outside and center line measurement modes?
What are they and why are they important.

When measuring for a shower there are 3 different “measurement modes” you can use. All of these can get you to the same answer, but the way you need to calculate your overlaps will change.

Luckily Made to Measure will do this for you - if you know how.

The different measurement modes are best explained with a picture:

Inside Mode is when you measure along what will be the inside line of the glass, outside mode is the outside line and centre-line mode is the centre line of the glass.

The difference will always be the gaps required between the panels on any corner as you can see the differences in the measurements for inside and outside mode.

Step1: Measure the shower in whichever mode suits you best
Step2: Select the correct Measurement mode in MTM
Step 3: Input your sizes as usual

Enquire about MTM

SOME COMIC RELIEF

Jessica Thiels

Jan 3, 2019 3:38:29 PM

July 2017

Since 2010, Schematech has been at the cutting edge of architectural glass hardware. We have a strong focus on developing new products and as a testament to our innovation, we boast one of the most diverse and unique inventories in our field.

AUGUST PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT

This month we are officially launching our hydraulic glass door hinges.

HDH-611-90: 90° Wall to Glass Hydraulic Door Hinge (Set)

HDH-612-180: 180° Glass to Glass Hydraulic Hinge (Set)

They are equipped with some fancy features.
First, a few technical details:

A few more technical details:

Material SS316
0~4°closing force 7.5 N.m
Maximum door weight <60 kg

Maximum door height <2400 mm
Maximum door width <1000 mm
Door thickness 8mm-14mm

View glass cut out

Now for those fancy features

The hinges are sold as a set consisting of one spring loaded hinge and one hydraulic hinge. (Spring loaded hinge always installed on the top of the door and the hydraulic hinge at the bottom of the door.)
Spring loaded hinge brings the door back to its original position and the hydraulic hinge controls the soft closing function and the speed of the door.
The hinges will hold open at 90° and will start self-closing from 85°.
Maximum opening angle is 95°

THIS MONTH'S SPECIAL

135° Glass to Glass Adjustable Hinge
SDH-802-135A

6mm to 12mm toughen safety glass weighing up to 50kg.
Brass with a chrome plating.
Bright polish silver.

Enquire now

SPECIAL PRICE WHILE STOCKS LAST:
R160

90° Glass to Glass Adjustable Hinge
SDH-802-90A

6mm to 12mm toughen safety glass weighing up to 50kg.
Brass with a chrome plating.
Bright polish silver.

Enquire now

TOOL TIP

Stability is key

The question is when and how to stabilize your shower. There are rules set out to maximise the sturdiness of your shower design. They are no secret but without them, the whole installation can feel very unsupported.

The basic rule is that depending on the glass thickness there is a maximum length of the top edge of the glass panel that can remain unsupported.

There are three basic ways to add support to panels to adhere to these rules:

Stabilizer bars. These are supporting rods that stretch from the walls to the panel/s and provide strength on unsupported edges.
Glass shelves. If the glass shelf has holes in it then the clamps used to hold it are firm enough to add support to the panel.
Header rails.These run along the entire top edge of the glass and are the most stable form of support.

Disclaimer: Although these are all widely applied methods for bracing, how they individually contribute towards compliancy is still a matter of much debate.