Snap-in glazing bead for 1981 aluminum frame window

A home owner from Marietta, GA 30062 says:

Greetings,

I want to find out if you have the following snap-in glazing beads available. There are two glazing bead designs used in my window, one for the Horizontal dimension and a different design for the Vertical dimension. I am sending you separate emails for each bead design along with attached labeled-photos and measurements.

Please find photos herein of the HORIZONTAL snap-in glazing bead (plastic/vinyl/pvc) for my anodized aluminum frame single hung window with four thermopanes (insulated glass units). The thermopanes and the glazing beads are both located and installed from the interior side of the window frame/ sash facing the room.

I do not know the manufacturer of the window, but the date on the spacer inside the thermopane is 1981. The glass and existing glazing appears to be factory installed in the frame, so that makes this window system about 43 years old.

I will be replacing all four thermopanes and associated horizontal glazing beads.

Assuming the beads are supplied in 72 inch sticks, I need 4 sticks of this glazing bead for my horizontal application.

I am not picky about color, but prefer the original dark bronze color if there is a choice.

About the photos: There are five photos consisting of a profile photo with Measurements, 2 profile imprint photos, and 2 photos of the bead surface showing the front-side, and back-side that abuts the glass. Comparing the profiles may clear up any questions about how the bead is designed or configured.

Please let me know if you need more information.

Thank you, John 

Thumbnail of the uploaded file named Horizontal. Front view. Bottom of profile snap-in.
Thumbnail of the uploaded file named Horizontal. Glazg profile imprint #1, bottom part
Thumbnail of the uploaded file named Horizontal. Glazg profile imprint #2, bottom part
Thumbnail of the uploaded file named Horizontal. Glazing bead measurements.jpg
Thumbnail of the uploaded file named Horizontal. Side abutting the glass. Bottom of pro
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Casey from SWISCO responded:

Hello,

Unfortunately, we do not carry an exact match for the glazing bead shown in your photos but the 55-050 is a similar design. Review the specifications shown below to determine if this could work for your application. Please note that this snap-in is available in black or white. We also offer the 55-050 in 3' lengths or the 6' long 55-050-6. Thanks for posting.

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Profile view of 55-050

A home owner from Marietta, GA 30062 says:

Hi Casey,

Thank you for this information. I am reviewing.

John 

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Casey from SWISCO responded:

Great, just let us know if you have any other questions. 

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