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Methods and apparatus for assembling muntin bar lattices and spacer frames for use in insulating glass units are disclosed. One method of assembling a muntin bar lattice in accordance with the present invention comprises the steps of providing a muntin bar segment and a keeper dimensioned for pierci

Methods and apparatus for assembling muntin bar lattices and spacer frames for use in insulating glass units are disclosed. One method of assembling a muntin bar lattice in accordance with the present invention comprises the steps of providing a muntin bar segment and a keeper dimensioned for piercing a wall of the muntin bar segment. A keeper in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises an elongate body including a tip portion that is dimensioned for piercing a wall of the muntin bar segment to create an opening therein. A spacer for the separation of panes in an insulating glass unit in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a tubular member comprising a wall defining a lumen and a mounting flange defining a plurality of mounting holes.

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What is claimed is: 1. A spacer for the separation of panes in an insulating glass unit, comprising: a tubular member comprising a wall defining a lumen; a mounting flange comprising a first portion of the wall that is doubled back upon itself; and a plurality of mounting holes defined by the mount

What is claimed is: 1. A spacer for the separation of panes in an insulating glass unit, comprising: a tubular member comprising a wall defining a lumen; a mounting flange comprising a first portion of the wall that is doubled back upon itself; and a plurality of mounting holes defined by the mounting flange; and a seam formed between a first leg of the mounting flange and a second leg of the mounting flange. 2. The spacer of claim 1, further including a second mounting flange comprising a second portion of the wall that is doubled back upon itself. 3. The spacer of claim 1, wherein the mounting holes are dimensioned to receive a plurality of prongs of a clip. 4. The spacer of claim 1, further including a plurality of granules disposed within the lumen. 5. The spacer of claim 4, wherein the granules comprise a desiccant. 6. The spacer of claim 4, wherein the granules comprise clay. 7. The spacer of claim 1, further including a clip having a prong that is disposed in one of the mounting holes. 8. A spacer for the separation of panes in an insulating glass unit, comprising: a tubular member comprising a wall defining a first lumen and a second lumen; a seal interposed between the first lumen and the second lumen, the seal comprising a portion of the wall that is doubled back upon itself; and a plurality of mounting holes communicating with the second lumen and separated from the first lumen by the seal. 9. The spacer of claim 8, wherein the mounting holes are dimensioned to receive a plurality of prongs of a clip. 10. The spacer of claim 8, further including a plurality of granules disposed within the first lumen. 11. The spacer of claim 10, wherein the granules comprise a desiccant. 12. The spacer of claim 10, wherein the granules comprise clay. 13. The spacer of claim 8, further including a clip having a prong that is disposed in one of the mounting holes.