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70 mm - Standard Panel (2.74 W/m²K)
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Kalwall diffused natural daylighting panel glazed into Kalwalls own Clamp-tite™ frame system. Perfect for standalone opening where natural diffused daylight is required.
From single story to mid-rise construction, Kalwall wall systems transform sunlight into glare-free daylight to enhance any space.
The building block for all Kalwall systems is a flat Kalwall, or curved Kalcurve panel, which is 70 mm thick. 100 mm is also available for some panel options. These structural sandwich panels are formed by permanently bonding two specially formulated translucent Fibreglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) faces to a Grid Core constructed of interlocking aluminium or thermally-broken composite I beams. Utilising either light-transmitting fibreglass ‘batts’ or aerogel as Translucent Insulation (TI), insulated panels can achieve a maximum of 0.28 W/m²K. Panels are installed with our proprietary, structural and thermally efficient Clamp-tite™ fastening system.
Features and benefits:
Kalwall is not a glazing panel but rather a structural sandwich panel with outstanding load capacity and structural integrity that polycarbonate systems and insulated glass units (IGU) simply cannot match.
With a high strength-to-weight ratio, Kalwall panels are both strong and lightweight. This makes the installation process easier and reduces extraneous structural support framing, saving both time and money. All Kalwall systems are very low maintenance. The panel’s FRP faces have self cleaning properties, are resistant to dirt and particulate build-up, and can handle harsh chemical and environmental exposure.
The panels block harmful UV-A and UV-B rays while transmitting the full spectrum of visible light for perfect colour rendition within interiors. With a wide range of translucent insulation options, Kalwall’s thermal performance reduces HVAC heating and cooling loads while harvesting daylight to cut artificial lighting usage.
Fibreglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Faces:
Kalwall has developed a full line of high performance FRP face sheets including the latest generation of Super Weathering (SW) formulations that are unrivalled in the industry. Along with a variety of high performance options, Kalwall offers both standard and optional colours and finishes in order to provide designers with more flexibility. Translucent White and Crystal FRP face sheets are standard. The four Kal-tints are optional. Optional FRP finishes are available for interior face sheets only.
Size:
E-Series Fixed sash:
• Max width 1500 mm (width must be the same as the panel width).
• Total area must not exceed 3.787 m² at 5.027 KPa.
E-Series Project in sash:
• Max width 1500 mm (width must be the same as the panel width).
• Standard heights of 460 mm or 610 mm.
• Maximum height of 1070 mm.
• Minimum height of 410 mm.
E-Series Project out sash:
• Max width 1500 mm (width must be the same as the panel width).
• Standard heights of 460 mm or 610 mm.
• Maximum height of 1370 mm.
• Minimum height of 410 mm.
Kalwall panel standards widths are 1224 mm (4ft), 1520 mm (5ft) Maximum width is 1520 mm (5ft). Panel lengths between 914 mm and 6096 mm. Note: please check spans with Structura UK Ltd.
Color | White Grey Blue Red Green |
Finish | Mill Guidance for specification option: Mill finish Anodized Guidance for specification option: Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF) in standard colours or custom. 215R1 Clear Anodized, 204R1 Clear Anodized, 311 Light Bronze Anodized, 312 Mid Bronze Anodized, 313 Dark Bronze Anodized. Painted Guidance for specification option: Spray painted. |
Material | Aluminium Composite Glass Fibre Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Fibre-reinforced |
Shape | Rectangle Trapezoid Other Guidance for specification option: Facetted, curved. |
Length | Bespoke Manufacturer guidancePanel lengths between 914 and 6096 mm. Please check spans with Structura UK Ltd. |
Width | Bespoke Guidance for specification option: Maximum width is 1520 mm (5ft) Manufacturer guidanceKalwall panel standards widths are 1224 mm (4ft), 1520 mm (5ft) Maximum width is 1520 mm (5ft) |
Height | 70 mm 100 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | H10/10 Patent glazing H10/115 Patent glazing |
Glazing bars | Aluminium Grid Core Interlocking I-beams. |
Glazing | E-Series Fixed sash.Guidance for specification option: • Max width 1500 mm (width must be the same as the panel width). • Total area must not exceed 3.787 m² at 5.027 KPa. E-Series Project in sash.Guidance for specification option: • Max width 1500 mm (width must be the same as the panel width). • Standard heights of 460 mm or 610 mm. • Maximum height of 1070 mm. • Minimum height of 410 mm. E-Series Project out sash.Guidance for specification option: • Max width 1500 mm (width must be the same as the panel width). • Standard heights of 460 mm or 610 mm. • Maximum height of 1370 mm. • Minimum height of 410 mm. Manufacturer guidance25 mm Kalwall panel or 25 mm double or triple glazed glass. |
Fasteners | Back fix Clamp-tite.Side Fix Clamp-tite. |
System accessories | None.Blast resistant systems meet DOD UFC 4-010-01 Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP).Windborne debris protection - tested and certified up to large missile D.Factory Mutual certified systems: Class I exterior walls FM 4881 and FM 4411.Explosion venting/ pressure relief systems: Factory Mutual listed FM 4440.High Impact.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. Hurricane High Impact.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Glazed panel | 25 mm Kalwall panel. 25 mm glass. |
Colour/ Finish (external) | White SW-E. Guidance for specification option: Standard. Crystal SW-E. Guidance for specification option: Standard. Manufacturer guidanceSemi-gloss finish as standard. |
Colour/ Finish (internal) | White B-3C - Matte. |
Width | 1220 mm. 1524 mm. Custom. Guidance for specification option: Custom widths up to 1524 mm are available; insert requirements. |
Panel length | Manufacturer guidanceAvailable in lengths from 914–6096 mm. Insert requirements. |
Thickness | 70 mm. Guidance for specification option: Standard. |
Configuration | Ladder, 200 mm. Guidance for specification option: Ladder Grid Cores are optional for facades only. Nominal spacings of 203 and 254 mm are standard. Custom widths between 101 and 254 mm are also available. Depending on panel size and orientation, a cross mullion may be required. Panel spans will vary with different grid cores and spacings. Consult the factory for information based on project requirements. Kalcurve and Aerogel options are not available. Ladder, 250 mm. Reverse Shoji, 500 x 200 mm. Reverse Shoji, 500 x 300 mm. Reverse Shoji, 600 x 300 mm. Manufacturer guidanceVarious types/ styles are available in different sizes, consult literature for details and insert requirements. |
Finish/ colour | Mill finish. Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF) - Aluminium 79. Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF) - Banner red 90. Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF) - Black 95. Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF) - Blue 15. Manufacturer guidanceWindow finish. The Clamp-tite™ fastening system is available in either mill finish or Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Finish (KCRF), a high performance, fluoropolymer-based coating that meets the performance requirements of AAMA 2604. (AAMA 2605 and anodised options are available with some product exceptions). KCRF is highly resistant to acids, alkalis, salt, industrial and moisture-laden atmospheres. |
Insulation | 2.74 W/m²K. |
Reaction to fire | In accordance with EN 13501-1: External facesheet: B-S2,d0, Internal facesheet: B-s2,d0. |
SurfaceSpreadOfFlame | In accordance with BS 476-7: Interior face: UK Class 1(0), |
Fire propagation to BS 476-6 | Fire propagation index (I) 5.1. Sub-index (i1) 1.5. |
Deflection | L/44. L/60. L/120. Bespoke. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Watertightness | Watertightness class to EN 12154 and EN 12155: Class RE800 (No water penetration at 800 Pa). |
Air permeability | Permeability class to EN 12152/EN 12153: Class A4 (0.05 m³/hm²) pressure and 0.05m³/hm² suction at 600 Pa). |
Impact resistance | 900 Joules (soft body impact), 10 Joules (hard body impact). |
WindLoadRating | To EN 13116/ EN 12153: 1600 N/m². |
Light transmission | 20% (White SW-E)/ 30% (Crystal SW-E). |
Solar heat gain coefficient | 0.31 (White SW-E)/ 0.38 (Crystal SW-E). |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 73.7 kg CO₂ eq/m² Guidance for specification option: Figure show is based on 1m2 of Kalwall translucent panelsin to the standard Aluminium Clamptite frame. See attached EPD "EU Walls" for full details Manufacturer guidanceEPD's can be downloaded from NBS for both wall and roof systems |
Recyclability | Can be recycled - See guidance Manufacturer guidanceKalwall has a design life of 25 years with minimal maintenance. Made from Aluminium and FRP it is chemical and rot resistant. UV stable to full body depth, it will not yellow. The FRP facesheets are also engineered to incorporate a glass erosion barrier, preventing fibre bloom. The Aluminium frame is easily recycled, the FRP sheets can be separated and ground to a powder and added back into GRP production. |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 95 % Manufacturer guidanceRecycled content can be up to 95% depending on configuration and speciation. |
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