Sky-Frame - Frameless Effect Glazing
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Sky-Frame Arc 2
Sky-Frame Arc 2
Weathertightness Testing
Certificate type
EN 1627-1630 RC2
Certificate type
EN 1627-1630 RC3
Certificate type
Range of frameless effect sliding glass doors, windows and fixed glazing.
Application
Glass from floor-to-ceiling and from wall-to-wall, fixed or sliding windows, opens areas up to 4 m high.
- Sky-Frame 2 performs very well in many different climate zones.
- Sky-Frame 3 technology meets the highest of standards with its 54-mm thick triple insulated glass units (3-IGU). Sky-Frame 3 sliding windows can also be used in the passive house area and have been certified as MINERGIE® and MINERGIE-P® module windows.
Description
Glass from floor-to-ceiling and from wall-to-wall, fixed or sliding windows – Sky-Frame, the high-tech frameless window makes it possible, opens areas up to 4 m high, and fulfills the highest standards and all current building regulations.
Sky-Frame 2: Thanks to its excellent sound insulation and thermal insulation values, due to the 30 mm slim double glazing units (2-IGU), Sky-Frame 2 performs very well in many different climate zones.
Sky-Frame 3: The Sky-Frame 3 technology meets the highest of standards with its 54-mm thick triple insulated glass units (3-IGU).
Sky-Frame 3 sliding windows can also be used in the passive house area and have been certified as MINERGIE® and MINERGIE-P® module windows.
Sky-Frame 2 doors:
- Virtually frameless: A 20 mm sightline means the visuals of these sliding glass doors are discrete and unobtrusive.
- Fully thermally broken technology provides exceptional insulation.
- Sleek design: Minimal handles and locks galvanize the stylish design.
- Available in both fixed and sliding panels.
- Secure and robust, with full security options including alarm system integration.
- All the technical features of a Sky-Frame solution, with double-glazing for excellent sound and thermal control.
- Wide variety of options and features, including connections to alarm systems, remotely controlled, motorized opening and integrated insect screens.
Sky-Frame 3 doors:
- 54 mm triple-glazed units mean Sky-Frame 3 offers the very highest insulation standards.
- Despite thicker unit depth, Sky-Frame 3 is still virtually frameless, with a mere 20 mm sightline.
- Top quality insulation: can achieve ultra-low U-values under 1.0 W/m²K.
- Outstanding sound insulation of up to 44 decibels.
- Strong wind-resistance, tested up to 2 kN/m².
Sky-Frame Arc:
- Available with either double-glazed or triple-glazed units to accommodate any insulation requirements.
- Create a completely bespoke feature as Sky-Frame’s world renowned R&D department will accommodate any radius.
- Thermal insulation and sun-protection coating.
- Combines seamlessly with rectilinear Sky-Frame options, and can complement other Cantifix installations such as glass roofs and curved glass balustrades.
- Retains frameless effect of all Sky-Frame products.
General information
Color | Clear Other |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Glass Aluminium |
Shape | Rectangle Square Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L20/520 Sliding doors L20/55 Doorsets |
Specification data - Sliding door and partition sets
Performance | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. |
Arrangement | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer's literature for details and insert requirements.
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Track system | Curved sliding.Guidance for specification option: Number of tracks will vary depending on required configuration. Manufacturer guidanceThe system fulfils all of the standards of Sky-Frame, based on the tests of Classic, and provides additional design freedom as an element of contemporary architecture. |
Door leaves | |
Construction | 30 mm slim double glazing units (2-IGU) with aluminium mullions.Manufacturer guidanceSee Glass type below for special glass options. |
Finish and colour | Powder-coated (Qualicoat/ class 1), colour.Guidance for specification option: Standard pre-treatment. Colour: Available in numerous colours (e.g. RAL, IGP, DB etc.); consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. Powder-coated (Qualicoat/ class 2), colour.Guidance for specification option: Standard pre-treatment. Colour: Available in numerous colours (e.g. RAL, IGP, DB etc.); consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. Powder-coated (Qualicoat Seaside/ class 1), colour.Guidance for specification option: Colour: Available in numerous colours (e.g. RAL, IGP, DB etc.); consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. Powder-coated (Qualicoat Seaside/ class 2), colour.Guidance for specification option: Colour: Available in numerous colours (e.g. RAL, IGP, DB etc.); consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. Anodized to 20 µm, colour.Guidance for specification option: Standard coating thickness.
Anodized to 25 µm, colour.Guidance for specification option: Coating thickness for coastal areas or aggressive climates.
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Operation | Manual.Guidance for specification option: Standard. Powered.Guidance for specification option:
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Hardware | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer's literature for options and insert requirements. |
Accessories | None.Gap ventilation, flush edge bolt.Guidance for specification option: Specify required opening dimension. Haptically designed aluminium flush edge bolt is located on the side of a labyrinth. It not only feels good, but also allows the locking of a sliding panel on the inner track at a freely definable position The handle and ground sleeve are coated the same colour as the profiles. Gap ventilation, opening limitation with bump stop.Guidance for specification option: In order to safely ventilate on facades without balustrades, there is a night ventilation gap with an integrated opening limiter. The opening of the sliding window can be limited to 110 mm in order to guarantee the anti-fall protection and prevent unwanted access. This version is suitable for the airing of children's rooms or bedrooms and is provided with an additional, extendable insect screen, upon request. Insect screen.Guidance for specification option: Can be pulled out of the side jamb. Allows for insect free ventilation, when closed, it is invisible due to its integration into the side jamb. The insect screen can extend up to 1 m and does not require a bottom or soffit track. The flowing space and the barrier-free accessibility are maintained. Litefront all-glass balustrades.Other.Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer's literature for options and insert requirements. |
Glass type | Standard. Hurricane glass. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer's literature for options and insert requirements. |
Thermal transmittance (U-Value) | Manufacturer's standard. |
Watertightness | To EN 12208/ EN 1027, 6A (up to 9A). Guidance for specification option: Increased classes require compliance with the scopes. |
Air permeability | To EN 12207/ EN 1026, 3 (up to 4). Guidance for specification option: Increased class requires compliance with the scopes. |
Wind load resistance | To EN 12210/ EN 12211, C5. |
Sound insulation | To EN ISO 717-1/ EN ISO 10140, 39 dB (Rw,P,Glas)/ 37 dB (Rw,P). |
Security | To EN 1628, 1629, 1630/ EN 1627, increased burglary protection, class RC 2/ RC 2 N. Guidance for specification option: Standard. PAS 24 + RC 4. Guidance for specification option: On request, consult manufacturer for details. |
Performance characteristics | To DIN 18008-4 Anti-fall protection, category A. |
Integral accessories | Track covers. Guidance for specification option: Track covers: Unused and exposed tracks will receive cover plates. This also prevents dirt from accumulating e.g. leaves. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | Switzerland |
Material | Glass Aluminium |
Third party certifications
Weathertightness Testing
Sky-Frame - Technical Documentation
EN 1627-1630 RC2
Sky-Frame_2_RC2_equivalent_PAS24
EN 1627-1630 RC3
Sky-Frame_3_RC2_equivalent_PAS24
Literature
L12 - Sky-Frame by Cantifix sliding and pivot doors and windows