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Low-Carbon Glass – Planibel Clearlite/ iplus/ Thermobel iplus
Low-Carbon Glass – Planibel Clearlite/ iplus/ Thermobel iplus
Low-Carbon Glass – Planibel Clearlite/ iplus/ Thermobel iplus

Verified 6 months ago

AGC Glass UK Ltd

Verified 6 months ago

AGC Glass UK Ltd

Verified 6 months ago

AGC Glass UK Ltd
Summary
Low carbon Planibel Clearlite and iplus.
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Application

Suitable for low-carbon buildings and for reducing a company’s carbon footprint.

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Description

A range of low carbon glass that deliver the same aesthetics, quality and technical performance as traditional AGC float glass products. The range includes; low carbon Planibel Clearlite and iplus.


Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite

Low carbon float glass with a reduced iron content compared to Planibel Clear, offering better light and energy performance.


Low-Carbon iPlus

Range of low carbon, low-emissivity products dedicated to thermal insulation, providing a more comfortable living space.


Features and benefits:

  • Reduced carbon footprint (generates around 40% less CO2 than AGCs standard glass).
  • Delivers the same technical performance as standard AGC glass.
  • No compromise on aesthetics.
  • Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite looks identical to and delivers the exact same performance as standard Planibel Clearlite float glass.
  • Can be laminated or coated with solar control or thermal insulation coatings and can be processed into double and triple glazing units.
  • Delivers improved comfort in homes.
  • Significantly less embodied carbon - a circular and sustainably produced product.
  • Easy processing.
  • Less than 7 kg of CO2 per m² for clear glass.
  • Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver.
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Color
Clear
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Material
Glass
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Shape
Rectangle
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Length
Bespoke
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Width
Bespoke
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Height
Bespoke
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Specification

Classification data
General requirements
Glass generally.
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Third-party certification
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver.
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Composition
Manufacturer's standard.
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Toughening process
Manufacturer's standard.
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Thickness
3 mm.
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Body colour
Clear.
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Edge detail
Manufacturer's standard., Edge grinding.
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Hole requirements
Not required., Drilling., Notches.
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Edgework and holes
Complete before toughening.
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Coating
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Type
Not required., Reflective, silvering., Paint.
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Performance requirements
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Fire performance
Manufacturer's standard.
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Light
Transmittance: 91%.
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Solar control
Solar factor: 89%.
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Total shading coefficient
Manufacturer's standard.
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Thermal insulation
Manufacturer's standard.
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Sound attenuation
Manufacturer's standard.
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Impact resistance
Manufacturer's standard.
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Worked finish
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Method
Not required., Sandblasted., Etching.
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Applied detail
None., Silk-screen printing and enamelling.
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Additional properties

Processing
Not required., Cutting, straight., Cutting, circular., Grinding., Bending.
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Safety
Toughening/ heat strengthening., Laminating (PVB)., Laminating (EVA)., Not required.
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Glazing units
Not required., Double glazed IGUs., Triple glazed IGUs.
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Global warming potential (GWP)
6.4 kg CO2 eq/m².
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Sustainability data

Material
Glass
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