Summary
Vacuum glazing units that involves creating a highly insulating window by enclosing two glass panes with a micro-thin gap in between.
Vacuum glazing units that involves creating a highly insulating window by enclosing two glass panes with a micro-thin gap in between.
Vacuum glazing units that involves creating a highly insulating window by enclosing two glass panes with a micro-thin gap in between.
Application
Vacuum Insulated Glazing Units suitable for:
- Window glazing retrofit unit into slim frame designs.
Vacuum Insulated Glazing Units suitable for:
- Window glazing retrofit unit into slim frame designs.
Vacuum Insulated Glazing Units suitable for:
- Window glazing retrofit unit into slim frame designs.
Description
PassivGlas™ is an advanced fenestration technology that involves creating a highly insulating window by enclosing two glass panes with a micro-thin gap in between.
Unlike traditional double-glazed windows, which use air or gas as an insulating layer, vacuum glazing employs a vacuum to minimize heat transfer through the window.
The elimination of air or gas from the gap significantly reduces conduction and convection heat losses, making vacuum glazing one of the most efficient insulation methods for windows.
Features and benefits:
- PassivGlas™ offers toughened glass as standard with U-values to as low as 0.51 W/m²K whilst maintaining up to an 80% light transmittance.
- The minimum glass thickness available in PassivGlas™ is 8.15 mm with a weight of 20 kg/m².
- PassivGlas™ Linear can achieve an Rw: 36dB (UKAS accredited).
- PassivGlas™ Linear can comply with Building Regulations Approved Documents Q, O, E and L.
- PassivGlas™ linear is suitable for existing frames which are in perfect working order, but require an enhanced overall thermal and acoustic performance.
- Can be leaded to match existing or new designs.
- Free solar energy, leading to lower energy consumption.
- No evacuation port to impede view.
- Appearance of monolithic glass.
Overall frame U-values as low as:
- Aluminium 0.8 W/m²K.
- Steel (thermally broken) 1.2 W/m²K .
- Timber 0.78 W/m²K.
- PVC-U 1.0 W/m²K.
PassivGlas™ is an advanced fenestration technology that involves creating a highly insulating window by enclosing two glass panes with a micro-thin gap in between.
Unlike traditional double-glazed windows, which use air or gas as an insulating layer, vacuum glazing employs a vacuum to minimize heat transfer through the window.
The elimination of air or gas from the gap significantly reduces conduction and convection heat losses, making vacuum glazing one of the most efficient insulation methods for windows.
Features and benefits:
- PassivGlas™ offers toughened glass as standard with U-values to as low as 0.51 W/m²K whilst maintaining up to an 80% light transmittance.
- The minimum glass thickness available in PassivGlas™ is 8.15 mm with a weight of 20 kg/m².
- PassivGlas™ Linear can achieve an Rw: 36dB (UKAS accredited).
- PassivGlas™ Linear can comply with Building Regulations Approved Documents Q, O, E and L.
- PassivGlas™ linear is suitable for existing frames which are in perfect working order, but require an enhanced overall thermal and acoustic performance.
- Can be leaded to match existing or new designs.
- Free solar energy, leading to lower energy consumption.
- No evacuation port to impede view.
- Appearance of monolithic glass.
Overall frame U-values as low as:
- Aluminium 0.8 W/m²K.
- Steel (thermally broken) 1.2 W/m²K .
- Timber 0.78 W/m²K.
- PVC-U 1.0 W/m²K.
PassivGlas™ is an advanced fenestration technology that involves creating a highly insulating window by enclosing two glass panes with a micro-thin gap in between.
Unlike traditional double-glazed windows, which use air or gas as an insulating layer, vacuum glazing employs a vacuum to minimize heat transfer through the window.
The elimination of air or gas from the gap significantly reduces conduction and convection heat losses, making vacuum glazing one of the most efficient insulation methods for windows.
Features and benefits:
- PassivGlas™ offers toughened glass as standard with U-values to as low as 0.51 W/m²K whilst maintaining up to an 80% light transmittance.
- The minimum glass thickness available in PassivGlas™ is 8.15 mm with a weight of 20 kg/m².
- PassivGlas™ Linear can achieve an Rw: 36dB (UKAS accredited).
- PassivGlas™ Linear can comply with Building Regulations Approved Documents Q, O, E and L.
- PassivGlas™ linear is suitable for existing frames which are in perfect working order, but require an enhanced overall thermal and acoustic performance.
- Can be leaded to match existing or new designs.
- Free solar energy, leading to lower energy consumption.
- No evacuation port to impede view.
- Appearance of monolithic glass.
Overall frame U-values as low as:
- Aluminium 0.8 W/m²K.
- Steel (thermally broken) 1.2 W/m²K .
- Timber 0.78 W/m²K.
- PVC-U 1.0 W/m²K.
Product certifications
- Intertek Testing on safety glazing material
- Certificate of Conformity Glass in building - Insulating glass units. 4mm Low-E Glass+12mm Aluminium Spacer + 4mm Clear glass 352mm×502mm. Certification according to EN 1279-5
- Certificate of Conformity Safety in Use –Pendulum body impact resistance: Shatter properties (safe breakability) and resistance to impact; Fragmentation test; Mechanical strength. Certification according to EN 12150-2
- Certificate of Conformity TEST REPORT EN 12150-1 + A1:2019 (E) GLASS IN BUILDING-THERMALLY TOUGHENED SODA LIME SILICATE SAFETY GLASS PART 1: DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION
- Intertek Testing on safety glazing material
- Certificate of Conformity Glass in building - Insulating glass units. 4mm Low-E Glass+12mm Aluminium Spacer + 4mm Clear glass 352mm×502mm. Certification according to EN 1279-5
- Certificate of Conformity Safety in Use –Pendulum body impact resistance: Shatter properties (safe breakability) and resistance to impact; Fragmentation test; Mechanical strength. Certification according to EN 12150-2
- Certificate of Conformity TEST REPORT EN 12150-1 + A1:2019 (E) GLASS IN BUILDING-THERMALLY TOUGHENED SODA LIME SILICATE SAFETY GLASS PART 1: DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION
- Intertek Testing on safety glazing material
- Certificate of Conformity Glass in building - Insulating glass units. 4mm Low-E Glass+12mm Aluminium Spacer + 4mm Clear glass 352mm×502mm. Certification according to EN 1279-5
- Certificate of Conformity Safety in Use –Pendulum body impact resistance: Shatter properties (safe breakability) and resistance to impact; Fragmentation test; Mechanical strength. Certification according to EN 12150-2
- Certificate of Conformity TEST REPORT EN 12150-1 + A1:2019 (E) GLASS IN BUILDING-THERMALLY TOUGHENED SODA LIME SILICATE SAFETY GLASS PART 1: DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION
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Color
Clear, Blue, Bronze, Green, Grey, Other
Clear, Blue, Bronze, Green, Grey, Other
Clear, Blue, Bronze, Green, Grey, Other
Finish
Smooth
Smooth
Smooth
Material
Glass
Glass
Glass
Shape
Rectangle, Square, Other
Rectangle, Square, Other
Rectangle, Square, Other
Length
8.15 mm, 10.15 mm, 12.15 mm
8.15 mm, 10.15 mm, 12.15 mm
8.15 mm, 10.15 mm, 12.15 mm
Width
Bespoke
Bespoke
Bespoke
Height
Bespoke
Bespoke
Bespoke
Warranty description
15 year
15 year
15 year
Specification
General requirements
Glass generally
Glass generally
Glass generally
Standard
To EN 1279-5: 2018.
To EN 1279-5: 2018.
To EN 1279-5: 2018.
Pane arrangement
Double.
Double.
Double.
Overall thickness
10.15 mm.
8.15 mm.
12.15 mm.
Performance requirements
-
-
-
Light
Transmittance: 79%.
Outdoor reflectivity: 13%.
Transmittance: 79%.
Outdoor reflectivity: 13%.
Transmittance: 80%.
Outdoor reflectivity: 13%.
Solar control
Solar factor 0.65.
Solar factor 0.65.
Solar factor 0.66.
Thermal insulation
0.53 W/m²K.
0.54 W/m²K.
0.51 W/m²K.
Sound attenuation
Weighted sound reduction: Rw (C; Ctr) 36 dB (-1, -3).
Weighted sound reduction: Rw (C; Ctr) 36 dB (-1, -3).
Weighted sound reduction: Rw (C; Ctr) 36 dB (-1, -3).
Impact resistance
To BS EN 12150 -2.
To EN 12600 450/1200 Pass.
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To BS EN 12150 -2.
To EN 12600 450/1200 Pass.
Manifestation
Not required., Required.
Not required., Required.
Not required., Required.
Recycled content
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Unit build-up
-
-
-
Inner pane
-
-
-
Glass type
Toughened Low-E.
Heat Strengthened Low-E Toughened Low-E.
Toughened Low-E.
Thickness
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Outer pane
-
-
-
Glass type
Toughened Low-E .
Heat Strengthened Low-E Toughened Low-E.
Toughened Low-E.
Thickness
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Cavity space fill
Vacuum cavity – 0.15 mm.
Vacuum cavity – 0.15 mm.
Vacuum cavity – 0.15 mm.
Perimeter spacers
-
-
-
Material
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Manufacturer's standard.
Edge profile
Flush.
Flush.
Flush.
Perimeter taping
Not to be used.
Not to be used.
Not to be used.
Additional properties
Overall size
-
-
-
Shape
Rectangle/ square., Simple shape.
Rectangle/ square., Simple shape.
Rectangle/ square., Simple shape.
Weight
25 kg/m².
20 kg/m²
30 kg/m².
Total shading coefficient
g–value: 0.57.
g–value: 0.56.
g–value: 0.57.
Sustainability data
Country of material origin
China
China
China
Country of product manufacture
China
China
China
Material
Glass
Glass
Glass
Expected Life
25 year
25 year
25 year