Spectrum thank you for registering to use pilkington spectrum. A uvalue is a measurement of insulation in general the lower the value the more efficient the window as less fabric heat is lost through the glass or frame. Pilkington spectrum now available for onthego use via. The program evaluates single and double glazed pilkington products, and double glazed units with one light of pilkington manufacture and the other from the lbnl igdb version 26 library. Select the number and thickness of panes, air space width and gas, substrates, coatings, frits and laminate options from the tables to construct the ideal glazing for your next project. Centre pane uvalue in accordance with en 673 with an option to display the uvalue to two decimal places. Double glazing with ordinary glass has a u value of 2. Pilkington activ is also available as pilkington activ optilam clear. Once you have done this you can use pilkington spectrum by entering your email in the box provided on the previous screen. Effective uvalue calculator glass technology services. Product manual section 14 thermal sliding folding door. Channel glass faq architectural glass and framing questions. Users of the app can search parameters including u value, g value, light transmittance and sound insulation to help find products that meet their needs. The configurations are for single glazing with different thickness, insulated glass units with different.
Uvalue is the measurement of heat transfer through a given building material, glass, etc. Pilkington optiphon noise reduction glass laminated glass. Free pilkington spectrum uvalue software click here to download. Pilkington monolithic annealed glass sizes quality 4 levels1. Spectrum users can use search parameters including u value, g value, light transmittance, and both external and internal light reflectance, to help find products and model igus. Glass units, we have developed the pilkington spectrum software. Open in doors shown in image examples above openout doors have been simulated and calculated also to. Light and solar properties transmittance, reflectance, absorptance, g value, etc. The configurations are for single glazing with different thickness, insulated glass units with different thickness, and pvb laminated glass with different thick nesses. The higher the number the better the glass filters the infra red from the solar spectrum while admitting visible light. U value is the measurement of heat transfer through a given building material, glass, etc. The u value and shgc of each glass had been gotten in the program pilkington spectrum v01. Large files can be sent to us via this link send us a file. Windows and glazing twinsprings research institute.
Pilkington introduces online tool to speed up specification. Thank you for registering to use pilkington spectrum. You can use pilkington spectrum to provide the following information. Pilkington spectrum now available for onthego use via new. The pilkington thermal stress calculator computes general guidelines as to which glass combinations and glazing details may need heat treatment to prevent thermal stress breakage from direct solar radiation. Head peripheral aluminium frames, depending on u value requirements can be either thermally broken 83mm wide by 72mm deep or non thermally broken 83mm wide by 55mm deep. Guardian glass produces float, highperformance glass and fabricated glass products for use in exterior both commercial and residential and interior architectural applications, as well as transportation and technical products. Spectrum users can use search parameters including uvalue, gvalue, light transmittance, and both external and internal light reflectance, to help find products and model igus. You will then be sent an email that containts a link you need to click on to validate your email address. Glass systems pilkington profilit by glass profiled. Pilkington k glass for double glazing, conservatories and windows.
Our tool, pilkington spectrum, can take out some of the guess work if a specific amount of light transmittance, or heat insulation is required in an orangery or atrium. Jul 28, 2014 the lbl window program can calculate a u factor and solar heat gain coefficient for a particular igu, i. Glass can serve a number of applications based either on performance or on the. This calculator is a handy interactive tool for calculating the solar, optical and thermal properties of our most popular glazing combinations, and will even. A simple converter allows entry of lw and sw shading coefficients, andor base g values and total shading coefficients. Benefits special pvb interlayer for enhanced sound insulation performance a thinner and lighter glass for the equivalent acoustic performance available in jumbo and lehr end sizes all products achieve at least safety class 1b1 en 12600 and are available to meet security. Travel is increasing we are using more cars, trains and planes, so the unwanted sound is also growing. Alternatively if you require a quote for secondary glazing or bifolding doors you can use our online estimators to. Double glazing with pilkington k glass tm has a u value of only 1. An exciting group of new pilkington products was launched at the fabricator installer trade fit show, the glass and glazing industry s major exhibition fo. We have sent you an email which contains a link that you need to click on to validate your email address. The pilkington thermal stress calculator is now available on all. U value calculator also provided is a comprehensive database of glazing configurations from cibse tables and leading manufacturers. Head peripheral aluminium frames, depending on uvalue requirements can be either thermally broken 83mm wide by 72mm deep or non thermally broken 83mm wide by 55mm deep.
Pilkington optiview is a monolithic glass with a low reflective coating on one surface, which reduces visible light reflectance and allows more visible light to pass through when compared to clear float glass with 8% light reflectance as standard. The pilkington profilit standard system can be installed in both single and double glazed formats using each of the various glass types available. The software is able to calculate the the acoustic insulation provided by a particular glass type and configuration. An exciting group of new pilkington products was launched at the fabricator installer trade fit show, the glass and glazing industry s major exhibition fo an exciting group of new pilkington products was launched at the fabricator installer trade fit show, the glass and glazing industry s major exhibition fo. Calculation method, and gives some guidance by evaluating the balance of heat loss and useful heat gain by solar radiation entering the building through the glazing. Uvalue light solar centre pane indicative window uvalue2 aluminium spacer indicative window uvalue2 product transmittance reflectance g value wm2k warm edge spacer calculated result calculated result 4 mm pilkington optiwhite e 16 mm argon 4 mm pilkington optitherm s3 t 16 mm argon 0.
Tgp also offers pilkington profilit with an applied safety film that complies with ansi z97. It even accounts for the buildings location and shadows from overhangs. Pilkington optiview by pilkington united kingdom ltd. The lbl window program can calculate a ufactor and solar heat gain coefficient for a particular igu, i. The following table shows some typical u values for vertical insulating glazing pilkington insulating units and the effect of using k glass, argon and varying cavity widths. Pilkington product guide technical data syracuse glass. An exciting group of new pilkington products was launched at the fabricator installer trade fit show, the glass and glazing industry. The centre pane figure can be checked using pilkington spectrum v3. The higher the ufactor the more heat is transferred lost through the window in winter. Pilkington spectrum now available for onthego use via new smartphone app posted by editor on november 16, 2017 in software 275 views pilkington spectrum, one of the industrys most popular glass specifying tools, is now available to use onthego following the launch of a new smartphone app. Pilkington profilit is available in a tempered version that complies with the ansi z97. Once you have done this you can start using pilkington spectrum.
A pvc frame was used to create a window of uvalue 2. Different glass configurations provide different degrees of acoustic insulation from external sounds. It can be toughened or laminated for safety and security applications, and can be combined with other pilkington glass for additional benefits, such as pilkington. Pilkington tm energy advantage tm pilkington eclipse advantagetmtm pilkington tm solar 8 glass 2 % % % % 5 % pilkington tm eclipse advantage glass % % % % % tmtm. Pilkington optiphon laminated glass for transparent noise insulation. Acoustic calculator the software is able to calculate the the acoustic insulation provided by a particular glass type and configuration. Visit our glass product directory and search for the glass by benefit led category, brand name or its function. Planitherm one must always be assembled into a double or triple glazed unit. The app is available for download on iphones, ipads and android devices and allows users to find pilkington products that most closely match their project requirements. Users of the app can search parameters including uvalue, gvalue, light transmittance and sound insulation to help find products that meet their needs. U values are measured in wm2k which is the units of watts per square metre per degree kelvin or in other words the amount of heat loss through a 1 square metre of material for every. Centre pane uvalue in accordance with en 673 with an option to display the u value to two decimal places.
The above igus with pilkington k glass on one pane and a 16 mm 90 % argonfilled cavity achieve a u value of 1. It is possible to calculate a specific uvalue by using design values of the surface exchange coefficients, which will take into account environmental variants, such as wind speed. The higher the u value, the greater the heat loss through the material. Highperformance clear doubleglazed unit for solar control with thermal insulation. Pilkington energikare triple and pilkington insulight tm. Making up more than 90% of the area it is very important to choose right and most suitable solution for your home. The pilkington thermal stress calculator is now available on all webenabled devices, including tablets and smartphones. To enable a fairer comparison between traditional glazing and smart facade technologies an alternative lowe coating glazing was defined to produce an atpresent lowe glazing with a uvalue of 1. Pilkington k glass for double glazing, conservatories and. Truth about glass every windows or door mostly consists about glass. You will then be sent an email that containts a link you need to click on to. Centre pane u value in accordance with en 673 with an option to display the u value to two decimal places. Thermal insulation pilkington thermal insulation range.
Solar control glass for double glazing, conservatories and. Open in doors shown in image examples above openout doors have been simulated and calculated also to ensure compliance. The program evaluates single and double glazed pilkington products, and double glazed units with one light of pilkington manufacture and. A windowsbased glass performance model for the theoretical construction of insulating glass units.
Appearance may vary slightly, so it is important to maintain consistent coating positioning throughout a particular facade. To register to use pilkington spectrum please enter your details below and click ok. Aug 06, 2018 pilkington spectrum is a windowsbased glass performance model which enables you to quickly and efficiently calculate key properties of insulating glass units without the need to construct and measure them. You will find guardian glass in homes, offices, cars and some of the worlds most iconic architectural landmarks. Pilkington optiview and pilkington optiview protect are our online coated low reflective products. If you want to get a quote for one of our products there are several options available to you. Pilkington optiphon noise reduction glass pilkington optiphon is a noise reduction laminated glass.
The laminates and frits available for selection are what reside in the database for use with the window7. Pilkington spectrum is a windowsbased glass performance model which enables you to quickly and efficiently calculate key properties of insulating glass units without the need to construct and measure them. Pilkington optitherm is an offline coated glass offering a lower emissivity and u value, hence better reduction in heat loss, particularly suitable for commercial applications. The app is available for download on iphones, ipads and android devices, and allows users to find pilkington products that most closely match their project requirements. Nov 16, 2017 the calculator was previously only available through the pilkington website, but has now been optimised for use on mobile devices to make the process of specifying glass quicker and easier. The coating is generally placed on face 3 and 5 of the unit, though it is possible to place the coating on face 2 without affecting the uvalue. A u value is a measurement of insulation in general the lower the value the more efficient the window as less fabric heat is lost through the glass or frame. You can send us the details to us by fax 01268 510058. Pilkington suncool 7040 dgu nbs national bim library. The centre pane figure can be checked using pilkington spectrum v4. What are double glazing uvalues, how are they calculated and do all the figured meen. Offering an easier way to select the correct pilkington fireresistant glass for your application. Uvalues, solar heat gain coefficients, shading coefficients, and.
With single and double glazing options, the pilkington thermal stress calculator offers a wide variety of glazing combinations. Glass systems pilkington profilit by glass profiled solutions. Doubleglazing affords better thermal insulation than. Glass specifying tool pilkington spectrum is now available to use onthego following the launch of a new smartphone app. The uvalue and shgc of each glass had been gotten in the program pilkington spectrum v01. Pilkington spectrum is a windowsbased glass performance model which. Berkeley lab window is a publicly available computer program for calculating total window thermal performance indices i. Pilkington spectrum, one of the industrys most popular glass specifying tools, is now available to use onthego following the launch of a new smartphone app. You simply select the components of the glass units, and the programme.