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PassivGlas™ Linear - Vacuum Insulated Glazing Units

Verified by manufacturer 2 months ago

8.15 mm thick, heat strengthened

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Third party certifications:
  • Intertek

    Certificate type

  • Certificate of Conformity

    Certificate type

Vacuum glazing units that involves creating a highly insulating window by enclosing two glass panes with a micro-thin gap in between.

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Application

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.

General information

Color

Finish

Smooth

Material

Glass

Shape

Rectangle

Square

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Simple shapes.

Length

8.15 mm

10.15 mm

12.15 mm

Manufacturer guidance

Nominal thickness.

Width

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

  • Maximum size dependent on unit thickness.
  • Minimum: 200 x 200 mm.

Height

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

  • Maximum size dependent on unit thickness.
  • Minimum: 200 x 200 mm.

Warranty description

15 year

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_33_42 Insulated glass units (IGUs)Primary

CAWS

L20/280 Doors

L20/30 Wood doors

L20/480 Doorsets

L20/60 Doors

L20/25 Wood panelled doors

L40/655 Insulated glass units (IGUs) – proprietary

L40/57 Bead-fixed insulating glass units – solid bedding, outside bead

L10/45 Rooflights

L10/33 Proprietary windows

L10/31 PVC-U windows

L10/30 PVC-U windows

L10/25 Aluminium windows

L10/20 Steel windows

L10/15 Wood windows

L10/10 Wood windows

L20/20 Wood flush doors

L20/215 External matchboarded doors

L20/410 Wood doorsets

L20/210 Internal matchboarded doors

L20/250 Wood panelled doors

L20/270 Wood doors

L20/430 Wood doorsets

L20/45 Doors

L40/60 Insulated glass units

L20/420 Wood doorsets

L10/53 Secondary glazing system

L10/580 Secondary glazing system

L10/460 Rooflights

L10/400 Composite windows

L10/390 Proprietary windows

L10/350 PVC-U windows

L10/330 Aluminium windows

L10/310 Steel windows

L10/210 Wood windows

H11/110 Curtain walling

L20/230 Wood flush doors

L20/55 Doorsets

Specification data - Insulated glass units (IGUs)

General requirements

Glass generally

Standard

To EN 1279-5: 2018.

Pane arrangement

Double.

Overall thickness

8.15 mm.

Performance requirements

-

Light

Transmittance: 79%.
Outdoor reflectivity: 13%.

Solar control

Solar factor 0.65.

Thermal insulation

0.54 W/m²K.

Sound attenuation

Weighted sound reduction: Rw (C; Ctr) 36 dB (-1, -3).

Guidance for specification option:

Weighted sound reduction (Rw) and spectrum adaption term (C;Ctr) are calculated in accordance with EN 717-1:2020).

Manifestation

Not required.

Required.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Recycled content

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Unit build-up

-

Inner pane

-

Glass type

Heat Strengthened Low-E Toughened Low-E.

Thickness

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Outer pane

-

Glass type

Heat Strengthened Low-E Toughened Low-E.

Thickness

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Cavity space fill

Vacuum cavity – 0.15 mm.

Perimeter spacers

-

Material

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

Glass sealing material: Low temperature glass solder, black.

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer's literature for further details.

Edge profile

Flush.

Manufacturer guidance

Edge condition:

  • Rectangles: Polished edges >300 x 300 mm.
  • Shapes, and rectangles <300 x 300 mm: Smooth ground edges giving a flat profile with a small ground arris.

Some variation in edge work may be discernible on exposed edges where different machines and/ or hand finishing is a requirement for 

manufacture. Such variations shall be kept to a minimum, and do not constitute reason for rejection.

Perimeter taping

Not to be used.

Overall size

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

  • Minimum: 300 x 300 mm.
  • Maximum: 1000 x 2000 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Smaller sizes may be available; consult manufacturer for options.

Shape

Rectangle/ square.

Simple shape.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirements.

Manufacturer guidance

All tolerances will vary depending on the complexity of the shape.

Weight

20 kg/m²

Total shading coefficient

g–value: 0.56.

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

China

Country of product manufacture

China

Material

Glass

Expected Life

25 year

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.

Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

IFC
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1

Third party certifications

Intertek

Intertek

Testing on safety glazing material

Certificate of Conformity

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

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

Literature

PassivGlas™ Linear Datasheet

PassivGlas™ Linear Datasheet

PassivGlas™ Brochure

PassivGlas™ Brochure

PassivGlas™ Linear edge seal technical bulletin

PassivGlas™ Linear edge seal technical bulletin