Aluminum — MB Series
MB-79N SI
The mid-premium Aluprof aluminum window. Insulating chamber inserts plus a two-component central gasket. Uw = 0.81 W/(m²K) at 70 mm depth. Same hardware platform and 200-plus RAL color range as the MB-86N SI. The right call when MB-86N SI is over-spec but the project still needs serious thermal aluminum.
- 0.81 W/(m²K) Uw
- 70 mm Build depth
- Multi-chamber Thermal break + inserts
- Two-component Central gasket
- 3-point MACO MULTI-MATIC
- 200+ RAL Color program
Why spec this one
MB-79N SI sits one step below MB-86N SI in the Aluprof thermal-break aluminum line. The differences are real but the spec position is clear:
- Build depth. 70 mm vs 77 mm on MB-86N SI — slimmer frame stack, slightly less thermal performance.
- Two-component central gasket. A two-component construction (foamed EPDM bonded to solid EPDM) optimized for the 70 mm frame geometry. The MB-86N SI uses a single-component foamed gasket.
- No Smart Home hardware integration. The standard MACO MULTI-MATIC KS hardware is the same, but Aluprof’s Smart Home electronic handle platform is not natively available.
Same 200+ RAL color program, same hardware platform, same multi-chamber thermal break geometry with insulating inserts — lower price point than MB-86N SI. If the project is premium residential or multi-family where MB-86N SI would be the natural spec but the budget needs to come down, MB-79N SI delivers most of the performance at a meaningful saving.
Standard equipment
- MACO MULTI-MATIC KS hardware with 2 anti-burglary engagement points and Silber-Look anti-corrosion coating
- Double-pane argon-filled IGU at Ug = 1.1 W/(m²K) (triple-pane upgrade available)
- Sash lifter (sash position blocker, dependent on window height)
- Microventilation on tilt-turn sashes
- Galvanized steel inter-pane spacer or Swisspacer Ultimate warm-edge upgrade
- Hinge covers in 3 colors (white, silver, brown)
- Aluminum window handle
- 2 EPDM perimeter seals (interior and exterior) plus 1 two-component central gasket in black
- RAL matte powder coat finish in white (9016) or anthracite (7016) standard
Performance specs
| Thermal transmittance (Uw) | 0.81 W/(m²K) |
|---|---|
| Frame chambers | 3 |
| Build depth | 70 mm |
| Thermal break | Multi-chamber polyamide with insulating inserts |
| EPDM seals | 2 perimeter + 1 two-component central gasket |
| Glazing (standard) | Double-pane, Ug = 1.1 W/(m²K), argon-filled |
| Spacer | Galvanized steel or Swisspacer Ultimate warm-edge upgrade |
| Anti-pry engagement points | 2 with MACO MULTI-MATIC KS |
| Standard finish | RAL matte powder coat in white (9016) or anthracite (7016) |
| Color program | 200+ RAL colors available |
Full technical detail
MB-79N SI is Aluprof’s mid-premium thermally-broken aluminum tilt-turn window system at 70 mm build depth, using extruded aluminum profiles with a 3-chamber thermal break, polyamide thermal break strips, and insulating foam chamber inserts to achieve Uw = 0.81 W/(m²K) with standard double-pane glazing.
The thermal break follows the same multi-chamber philosophy as the MB-86N SI flagship, with insulating chamber inserts breaking the conduction path between the interior and exterior aluminum halves. The 70 mm depth is slimmer than the MB-86N SI (77 mm), giving a slightly higher Uw at the same chamber count and insert configuration.
The signature feature is the two-component central gasket, bonding foamed EPDM (sealing face) with solid EPDM (backing) into a single composite profile — the forgiving sealing of foamed EPDM under wind pressure and sash deflection combined with the long-term compression-set durability of solid EPDM, optimized for the 70 mm thermal break geometry. Thermal performance of Uw = 0.81 W/(m²K) is achieved with the standard double-pane argon IGU at Ug = 1.1; upgrading to a triple-pane double-chamber IGU at Ug = 0.5 reduces the Uw to approximately 0.64.
Hardware is MACO MULTI-MATIC KS with 2 anti-burglary engagement points and Silber-Look coating, sash lifter, and microventilation. The model does not natively support the Aluprof Smart Home electronic handle platform; projects requiring it should specify MB-86N SI. Color options include over 200 RAL colors in matte and gloss powder coat, anodized finishes for coastal applications, and wood-grain decorative coatings on selected colors; standard finish is RAL 9016 white matte or RAL 7016 anthracite matte.
Operation types include tilt-turn, fixed, tilt-only, side-hung, top-hung, and hidden hinge variants; custom shapes supported. Structural span capability exceeds standard PVC tilt-turn systems, appropriate for medium-to-large glass openings. Application range is premium residential new build and renovation, modern multi-family, and commercial fit-outs across the Northeast — particularly where MB-86N SI would be the natural spec but the budget or scope favors the slimmer 70 mm depth and standard hardware. NFRC-equivalent thermal data, structural span tables, and section drawings available by direct request.
Colour range
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Where it fits
Spec it for
- Premium residential where aluminum is the design driver but MB-86N SI would be over-spec
- Modern multi-family where thermal-break aluminum is on the marketing but per-unit cost needs discipline
- Custom RAL color applications needing the 200-color program without Smart Home integration
- Mid-premium custom residential where the thermal target is moderate (Uw ~0.8) and the slim 70 mm depth fits the wall better than 77 mm
- Projects where existing windows are 70 mm depth and the replacement needs to match the build line
Don't spec it for
- Projects requiring Smart Home integration (use MB-86N SI)
- High-performance applications below Uw 0.8 (use MB-86N SI or PVC IGLO line)
- Standard aluminum value applications (use MB-70HI or MB-70)
- Interior partitions (use MB-45)
Within the line
MB-79N SI is the mid-premium tier — multi-chamber thermal break and two-component central gasket at 70 mm depth, without the Smart Home hardware overhead.
| Model | Uw / Ud | Chambers | Depth | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-86N SI | 0.76 | Multi-chamber + inserts | 77 mm | Smart Home: Yes · foamed EPDM |
| MB-79N SI This model | 0.81 | Multi-chamber + inserts | 70 mm | Smart Home: No · two-component EPDM |
| MB-70HI | 0.96 | Single strip | 70 mm | Smart Home: No · foamed EPDM |
| MB-70 | 1.06 | Single strip | 70 mm | Smart Home: No · foamed EPDM |
| MB-45 | n/a | None | 45 mm | Interior partitions |
Lead time and process
Quote in 5 business days. Lead times typically run 12 to 16 weeks from order confirmation. Custom RAL colors may add 1 to 2 weeks.
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