OTIIMA
Classic
OTIIMA CLASSIC with a twist is the brand’s early execution in presenting to the market a system that highlights both functionality and elegance in a frame system.
Features
Description
With only a 20mm thick vertical interlock, it allows large-glazed surfaces and offers remarkable water tightness, air permeability, wind-load resistance and thermal insulation features.
Performance
The system uses toughened glass that allows superior resistance, with large surfaces. Exclusive sliding system with stainless-steel bearings, for smooth, effortless manual opening.
Series
Available in 16, 38, and 54 series.
Configurations
Available configurations include fixed windows, multi-panel and sliding windows/doors (including pockets and corner-opening configurations) guillotine (ascending and descending panels) and skylight. Door automation can be integrated with all of our sliding doors.
16 Series
- Having 16mm thick profiles, there is the possibility to achieve glasses with top quality guaranteed. Improved safety performance (anti-injury glasses) and noise reduction;
- Vertical 20mm thick profiles for superior sound insulation performance or, in case of outdoor use, excellent water and air permeability performances;
- Exclusive sliding system with vertical bearings, for a smooth effortless hand opening.
38 Series
- Double glass system. Excellent thermal and acoustic performance and exceptional performance of sealing water/air/wind;
- Available in the following typologies: sliding, pivot, vertical sash, sliding corner, sliding pocket, fixed, casement, tilt & turn, sloped and curved.
54 Series
- Double or triple glass system. Exceptional thermal, acoustic and sealing of water / air / wind;
- Available in the following typologies: sliding, pivot, vertical sash, sliding corner, sliding pocket, fixed, casement, tilt & turn, sloped and curved.
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