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INSULVUE^®

double glazed units

InsulVue® double glazed units are manufactured from two or more panes of glass held apart by a metal spacer and bonded with a primary and secondary seal. Dehydrated air is trapped between the glass panes.

InsulVue is available in glass combinations that offer a wide range of performance characteristics and appearances. Clear InsulVue is almost transparent to radiant solar heat, but solar control can be enhanced by replacing the outer glass with a suitable performance glass. InsulVue units incorporating glass from the E Range provide the best thermal insulation.

Suggested applications

• Air-conditioned projects in areas with a high diurnal range or with extreme ambient temperatures
• Airport or other control towers to ensure optimum visibility and reduced internal reflection
• Computer rooms for strict atmospheric control
• Special commercial and industrial glazing
• Condensation reduction
• Cold stores and refrigerator doors

Edge working

The edges of all heat absorbing glass should be polished to reduce the possibility of thermal breakage. The edges must be free of vented damage. These edges may be produced by a straight line polishing machine. Contact SmartGlass for a detailed thermal stress warranty.

Pressure equalisation

When InsulVue units experience a temperature change they will deflect in the centre. This indicates that the seal is effective. The appearance of the unit may change unless the glass is of a high light transmission or the outer layer is sufficiently thick to minimise the deflection. Pressure equalisation is provided for units shipped to coastal areas. This must be sealed off when the unit is installed.

Physical properties

Thickness (mm)	Air Space (mm)	Maximum Standard Size (mm)	Approximate Mass (kg/m 2)
19	6	3000 x 1000	32
25	12	3000 x 2000	32

NOTE:

For efficient insulation, a 6 mm air space should not be used where the minor dimension exceeds 1 000 mm.
A thermal stress evaluation must be requested when glass with a high heat absorption is utilised in the unit.
Temperature and atmospheric pressure fluctuations are likely to cause distorted reflections when a reflective glass is incorporated in InsulVue.
Sizes in excess of 3000 mm x 2000 mm are available on request.