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Hi, I have two 400 mm cubical enclosures from 20×20 mm aluminum profiles with glass on all sides except one. I need to connect them into a single temperature-controlled unit and keep the joint airtight. Has anyone found a reliable way to seal aluminum frame assemblies like this? Would you go with a silicone gasket or a structural adhesive to prevent air leaks around the glass edges?
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