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Sky-Frame - Frameless Effect Glazing

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Sky-Frame Classic 2

Cantifix Ltd Variant:
Third party certifications:

  • Weathertightness Testing

    Certificate type

  • EN 1627-1630 RC2

    EN 1627-1630 RC2

    Certificate type

  • EN 1627-1630 RC3

    EN 1627-1630 RC3

    Certificate type

Range of frameless effect sliding glass doors, windows and fixed glazing.

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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

Pr_30_59_24_80 Sliding door and partition setsPrimary

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.

  • Sliding panels: maximum 2.3 x 4 m (width x height; up to 8 m²).
  • Fixed panels: maximum 2.6 x 4 m or 4 x 2.6 m (width x height; up to 8 m²).
  • Consult manufacturer for details of fixed panels in special solution.
  • Larger sizes available on request; consult manufacturer for details.

Track system

Classic straight sliding, thermally isolated socket detail.

Guidance for specification option:

Number of tracks will vary depending on required configuration.

Manufacturer guidance

Note that five-track systems require a project-specific preliminary clarification.

Door leaves

-

Construction

30 mm slim double glazing units (2-IGU) with aluminium mullions.

Manufacturer guidance

See 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.

  • Colour: Popular options are E6 EV1; Colinal 3115; Colinal 3145; Colinal 3165; Colinal 3175; Colinal 3178; Colinal 3180.
  • Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Anodized to 25 µm, colour.

Guidance for specification option:

Coating thickness for coastal areas or aggressive climates.

  • Colour: Popular options are E6 EV1; Colinal 3115; Colinal 3145; Colinal 3165; Colinal 3175; Colinal 3178; Colinal 3180.
  • Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Operation

Manual.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard.

Powered.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Sky-Frame sliding windows can be equipped with an invisible built-in electric drive located at the header.
  • The sliding elements are moved using a special gear-belt drive integrated in the frame. The elements are automatically unlocked when opened and re-locked when closed. 
  • Manual operation is always possible, irrespective of the drive. The opening option is thereby guaranteed at any time, even at power failures.
  • The start-up and maintenance of the drive module are carried out directly through the frame profile. Maintenance openings with ugly covers in the floor or the ceiling are not required.

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)

To SIA 311, 1.25 W/m²K; to EN 10077, 1.36 W/m²K (glass Ug = 1.1).
To SIA 311, 1.15 W/m²K; to EN 10077, 1.27 W/m²K (glass Ug = 1.0).

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

Weathertightness Testing

Sky-Frame - Technical Documentation

EN 1627-1630 RC2

EN 1627-1630 RC2

Sky-Frame_2_RC2_equivalent_PAS24

EN 1627-1630 RC3

EN 1627-1630 RC3

Sky-Frame_3_RC2_equivalent_PAS24

Literature

L12 - Sky-Frame by Cantifix sliding and pivot doors and windows

L12 - Sky-Frame by Cantifix sliding and pivot doors and windows

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