Alternative frame configurations

The traditional emergency window is a hinged glass contained within an aluminium framework suitable for gasket glazing to the vehicle body.

Purpose designed hinges, located at the head of the window, fix through the glass and provide the ability for the glass to rotate to the exterior of the vehicle. At the bottom of the window is the PLP modular locking gear arrangement that, depending upon the overall window width, can give either a 2 or 3 point locking facility to retain the window in the closed position and provide seal compression to resist weathering.

The locking gear comprises of reliable, high strength rods connecting to spindles that drive internal lock tongues. Operation is achieved through turning a handle, usually a minimum of one on the interior and one on the exterior of the window. Such handles are traditionally powder coated colour red (alternatives available upon request) and are mounted either horizontally or at a prescribed angle e.g. 45 degrees.

The aluminium framework is designed to house a switching arrangement that detects the opening of the window via movement of the handles and therefore alerts the driver of the vehicle.

The aluminium frame can be produced with either square or radius corners or a mixture of both if preferred.

The recommended maximum overall dimension of the emergency window is 1800mm wide x 700mm high but PLP’s experienced Engineering department will advise if you have a requirement outside this range. For example, a fixed glass could be mounted above or below the opening glass thus keeping the hinged portion within controlled limits.

Optional gas stays can also be accommodated if the glass is required to remain in the fully open position once deployed.

Glazing
5mm or 6mm toughened clear or tinted.

Standard finishes
• Polyester powder coated colour black
• Anodised
• Specials available upon request