Inventors:
Andries J. Du Plessis - Winchester MA, US
Georg Rudolf Gertner - Frankfurt am Main, DE
James R. Satterwhite - North Andover MA, US
Daniel P. Olsen - Medford MA, US
Assignee:
Cabot Corporation - Boston MA
International Classification:
B32B 17/08, B32B 17/10
US Classification:
428 69, 428 76, 428 72, 5274515, 264621
Abstract:
A method for fabricating an insulated system such as, for instance, an insulated window unit, includes introducing an insulating material between adjacent walls and stabilizing the system. Particulate insulators preferably are introduced in the system by filling an expanded internal volume. Stabilization of the system can be carried out by reducing the pressure within the internal volume. A stabilized insulated system is fabricated by introducing an insulating material between adjacent walls and stabilizing the system. Also disclosed are processes and equipment for filling insulated systems, such as fenestration units, and insulated systems comprising mixed insulating materials.