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PassivGlas™ Ultimate Linear - Vacuum Insulated Glazing Units

Verified by manufacturer 2 months ago

20 mm thick (8.15 mm PassivGlas™ VIG)

The Vacuum Glazing Network Ltd Variant:
Third party certifications:
  • Certificate of Conformity

    Certificate type

  • Intertek

    Certificate type

Two glass panes with a micro-thin vacuum gap in between, a warm edge spacer bar, and an additional pane of glass, to form a gas free unit in standard profiles from 20 mm and upwards.

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Application

For retrofitting into both new and existing frames to bring windows up to Future Homes Standards.

Description

PassivGlas™ Ultimate is an advanced fenestration technology that involves creating a highly insulating retrofit unit by enclosing a PassivGlas™ VIG with a thermally broken spacer bar airgap and the addition of a fully toughened glass.


Unlike traditional double-glazed windows, PassivGlas™ Ultimate use air alongside the VIG, to further minimize heat and acoustic transfer through the unit.


Features and benefits:

  • PassivGlas™ Ultimate can be manufactured into unit thickness of 20 mm and upwards, to be utilized into existing frames, allowing endless retrofit possibilities.
  • Offers reduced U-values to as low as 0.47 W/m²K, whilst maintaining up to 71% light transmittance.
  • The minimum glass unit thickness available in PassivGlas™ Ultimate is 20 mm with a weight of 30 kg/m².
  • PassivGlas™ Ultimate can be backed with various glass combinations, including obscure, self-clean, solar control etc., making it a flexible option for specifiers to meet their performance requirements.
  • PassivGlas™ Ultimate can achieve an Rw: 41dB (UKAS accredited)
  • PassivGlas™ Ultimate can be backed with various laminated products to comply with Building Regulations Part Q, Part O, Part E and Part L.
  • PassivGlas™ Ultimate can be manufactured to house various magnetic or electronic internal blinds.
  • PassivGlas™ Ultimate is an ideal solution when existing frames are in perfect working order but require an enhanced overall thermal and acoustic performance.
  • Can be leaded to match existing or new designs.
  • Can be fitted with Duplex spacer bar systems, where required.
  • No evacuation port to impede view
  • Appearance of a standard IGU but with Triple glazed performance.


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

20 mm

24 mm

28 mm

Bespoke

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

Ten year

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_33_42 Insulated glass units (IGUs)Primary

CAWS

L10/350 PVC-U windows

L10/31 PVC-U windows

L10/30 PVC-U windows

L40/60 Insulated glass units

L40/655 Insulated glass units (IGUs) – proprietary

L10/33 Proprietary windows

L10/25 Aluminium windows

L10/20 Steel windows

L10/15 Wood windows

L10/10 Wood windows

L10/400 Composite windows

L10/390 Proprietary windows

L10/330 Aluminium windows

L10/310 Steel windows

L10/210 Wood windows

Specification data - Insulated glass units (IGUs)

General requirements

Glass generally

Standard

To BS EN 1279-5.

Pane arrangement

Triple.

Guidance for specification option:

Double-glazed vacuum-insulating glass unit (VIG) plus airgap and inner glass pane.

Overall thickness

20 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Other combinations may be available subject to VGN approval; consult manufacturer for details.

Performance requirements

-

Light

Transmittance: 72%.
External (outdoor) reflectivity: 19%.

Solar control

Solar factor 0.65.

Thermal insulation

0.49 W/m²K.

Sound attenuation

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

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

Impact resistance

To BS EN 12150 -2.
To EN 12600 450/1200 Pass.

Guidance for specification option:

A 6.8 mm inner laminate option is also available – P1A classification to BS 356:2000 (standard for Building Regulations Approved Document Q).

Security

-

Manufacturer guidance

Minimum 6.8 mm inner laminate option is also available – P1A classification to BS 356:2000 (standard for Building Regulations Approved Document Q).

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

Toughened glass, 4 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

8 mm air gap to PassivGlas™ VIG.

6.8 mm Annealed laminate.

Manufacturer guidance

Also available in 5 and 6 mm thicknesses, consult manufacturer for details.

Thickness

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Intermediate pane

-

Glass type

Toughened Low-E.

Outer pane

-

Glass type

Heat-strengthened glass (8.15 mm PassivGlas™ VIG).

Thickness

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer for details.

Cavity space fill

Vacuum cavity – 0.15 mm, air filled cavity.

Perimeter spacers

-

Requirement

Thermally broken.

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: 200 x 200 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

30 kg/m²

Total shading coefficient

g–value: 0.53.

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

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

Intertek

Intertek

Testing on safety glazing material

Literature

PassivGlas™ Ultimate linear data sheet

PassivGlas™ Ultimate linear data sheet

PassivGlas™ Ultimate  Linear laminated data sheet

PassivGlas™ Ultimate Linear laminated data sheet