A resilient foam core
Polyurethane foam compresses as the window closes and recovers when it opens. The right profile maintains even contact between the frame and sash.
Schlegel Q-Lon 9646 seals for uPVC windows and balcony doors. Buy the material or book replacement with our technician. We help select the right profile.
Seal material per linear metre. Installation is separate.
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Colour swatches are illustrative. We confirm the profile, colour availability and handover before you order.
10 m or more −10% · 90 m or more −20%
Material estimate only. Delivery or collection is agreed separately.
Volume discount applies to the whole material order. With our installation, 50% off the base price applies instead. Discounts do not stack. Labour and delivery are separate.
Measure each seal run that needs replacement along the gasket line. Example: a run 0.8 m wide and 1.2 m high = 2 × (0.8 + 1.2) = 4 m. Two identical runs total 8 m. Actual runs may differ, so measure each one separately.
Calculation illustration, not an installation drawing. Do not stretch the old seal for measuring or use the outside dimensions of the entire window frame.
Polyurethane foam compresses as the window closes and recovers when it opens. The right profile maintains even contact between the frame and sash.
A polyethylene liner protects the core against weather and UV exposure. Q-Lon is a composite seal rather than a strip made from one rubber material.
We work with all types of uPVC windows. The profile, fixing and working gap are selected to keep the window closing correctly.
QL 9646 combines a resilient polyurethane foam core (PU), a protective polyethylene skin (PE) and a polypropylene carrier (PP). The foam makes the sealing contact, the skin protects it, and the carrier secures the profile in the window groove.
A closer look at the foam core and thin protective skin. Exact dimensions are in the original Schlegel drawing below.

| Profile width and height | 11 × 9.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Working gap | 3.5-5.5 mm |
| Groove width | 3.6 mm |
| Groove depth | 5.1 mm |
Dimensions are manufacturer data. We check compatibility with your window before sale or installation. Source: Schlegel
Compression recovery. EN 12365-4, Class 6; the manufacturer reports recovery up to 90%.
UV testing. ISO 4892-3, Cycle 1; more than 3,000 hours. Laboratory test hours are not years of service.
Material thermal conductivity. The Schlegel 2026 catalogue lists 0.041 W/(m·K) for Q-Lon. This is not the U-value of the whole window.
Schlegel QL 9646 ↗Cold, sunlight, moisture and repeated opening place different demands on a seal. Schlegel publishes recovery, ageing and weathering test data. Fitting matters too: the seal must suit the groove and the sash must close correctly. A new sash seal cannot repair a leaking installation joint between the frame and wall.
The ift Rosenheim certificate covers the listed Q-Lon profile families under EN 12365. Schlegel’s Q-Lon information states a 10-year guarantee and describes examples of longer use. This does not promise a fixed lifespan for every installation: fit, use and maintenance matter. Product-specific warranty terms are clarified when ordering.
Compare the construction and condition, not just the colour. EPDM and TPE performance varies by formulation and profile; a blanket three-year lifespan for rubber seals is not justified. Cracks, stiffness and permanent flattening warrant inspection. Even a good new material cannot replace adjustment of a misaligned sash.
Use the original QL 9646 drawing and manufacturer specifications to compare the profile with the window groove and working gap. Q-Lon material information and certification are also linked below.
When you order the seal with installation by AknaOnu, material used for that work is 50% off the separate purchase price of €3.99/m. Installation and other repair work are charged separately. We agree the quantity and labour price before starting.
10 m material only: €39.90 −10% = €35.91. With our installation: material €19.95 plus the agreed labour price. Discounts do not stack.
Explore seal replacement →Send a photo of the open window, the end of the old seal and the fixing groove if visible. Include your preferred colour, approximate length and town. If the profile or quantity is unknown, we will help. Availability, price and handover are confirmed before ordering.
QL 9646 is a PVC window profile with a manufacturer working gap of 3.5-5.5 mm, groove width of 3.6 mm and groove depth of 5.1 mm. We work with all types of uPVC windows; before ordering, we check a photo or sample of the old seal to confirm whether this profile fits your window.
Count the total length of the sealing circuits to be replaced, not just the outside dimensions of the window. A window can have several different circuits. If unsure, send a photo and approximate window measurements.
Yes. Seal material costs €3.99/m. Call or email to buy; installation is optional.
It applies to seal material installed by AknaOnu as part of your booked work. Labour is not reduced by 50%. Material and labour are shown separately in the quotation.