Insertion Equipment
Ultrafab offers insertion equipment on loan for qualifying customers at no additional charge, along with on-site training and technical assistance. Our patented designs facilitate ease in pile weatherstrip insertion for fabricators and extruders.
Metered Insertion Machine

- Automatically inserts Ultrafab’s standard or patented ULTRA LOC® weatherseals into aluminum or vinyl sash and frame lineals
- Problem-free filling at the rate of up to 3,000 feet/hour (6 feet/second)
- Operates with electrical power and compressed air
- Up to 70% increased productivity versus hand pulling insertion
- Durable mechanical design assures safe, reliable operation
- Ultrafab’s patented ULTRA LOC® base eliminates gluing or staking of the weatherseal
- Customizable for all sash and frame shapes
- Tail feet option allows for alignment of weatherseal into extrusion.
- Pneumatic brake stops the reel from over-running after each insertion
- Programable with your desired length and automatically fills the lineal.
- Automatically cuts weatherseal to a tolerance of one inch
- Built-in safety features include tamper-proof fasteners and full guarding
- On-site Training and technical assistance are included with every machine.
- Equipment is available on loan to qualifying customers.
| Metered Insertion Machine Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Speed: | 6 feet per second |
| Profiles: | All configurations |
| Pile Heights: | .140″ to .500″ (3.6 to 12.7mm) |
| Backing Widths: | .187˝ (4.75mm), .200˝ (5.08mm), .210˝ (5.33mm), .229˝(5.82mm),.250˝ (6.35mm), .255˝ (6.48mm), .270˝ (6.86mm), .310˝ (7.87mm) |
| Electrical: | 115 VAC 60Hz |
| Air Pressure: | 80 psi clean dry air |
| Dimensions: | 54″ H x 26″ W x 36″ L |
| Weight: | >106 lbs |
Non-Metered Insertion Machine

- Automatically inserts Ultrafab’s standard or patented ULTRA LOC® weatherseals into aluminum or vinyl sash and frame lineals
- Problem-free filling at the rate of up to 3,000 feet/hour (6 ft. per second)
- Operates with compressed air.
- Up to 70% increased productivity versus hand pulling insertion
- Durable mechanical design assures safe, reliable operation
- Ultrafab’s patented ULTRA LOC® base eliminates gluing or staking of the weatherseal
- Customizable for all sash and frame shapes
- Pneumatic brake stops the reel from over-running after each insertion
- Pneumatically cuts weatherseal
- Built-in safety features include tamper-proof fasteners and full guarding
- On-site training and technical assistance are included with every machine.
- Equipment is available on loan to qualifying customers.
- Table top mount available to conserve floor space
| Non-Metered Insertion Machine Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Speed: | 6 feet per second |
| Profiles: | All configurations |
| Pile Heights: | .140″ to .500″ (3.6 to 12.7mm) |
| Backing Widths: | .187˝ (4.75mm),.200˝ (5.08mm), .210˝ (5.33mm), .229˝ (5.82mm),.250˝ (6.35mm), .255˝ (6.48mm),.270˝ (6.86mm), .310˝ (7.87mm) |
| Air Pressure: | 80 psi clean dry air |
| Dimensions: | 31″ H x 17″ W x 24″ L |
| Weight: | 24 lbs |
OPIS – Pile Insertion System


