Pilkington Spectrum

Pilkington Spectrum Online

    Pilkington Spectrum is a Windows-based 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 can use Pilkington Spectrum to provide the following information:

    • Light and solar properties (transmittance, reflectance, absorptance, g value, etc.) in accordance with EN 410
    • Centre pane U-value in accordance with EN 673 (with an option to display the U-value to two decimal places)
    • Sound insulation values in accordance with EN ISO 140-3 or generally accepted values from EN 12758
    • Ultra violet (uv) transmittance and colour rendering index (Ra) in accordance with EN 410
    • Other properties (e.g. pendulum body impact resistance, fire resistance, resistance to manual attack, etc.),

    This information is available for single glazing, insulating glass units (double, triple and quadruple glazing) and secondary glazing, or double window configurations.

    The database includes a comprehensive range of our products, provided by benefit-led category (e.g. solar control, thermal insulation, self-cleaning, solar control, etc.). We have also provided details of our relevant technical contacts, in case you require any additional technical information.

    New versions of Pilkington Spectrum now available!

    Following your feedback on Pilkington Spectrum, we have introduced Version 3.0.0, which contains the following additional features:

    • A “Copy” link, introduced with pop up, explaining how you can copy the screen to clipboard
    • A function that allows you to ‘flip’ coated glass in some positions, where appropriate
    • The ability for you to add free text (e.g. project name) to your print outs
    •  An option to change the language from the default (country-dependent)
    • Products with multiple functions appearing in more than one benefit-led category for your convenience;
    • The inclusion of new test evidence for applications such as security and noise control

    For more flexibility, Pilkington Spectrum is now available in both online and offline versions.

    Registration
    To access Pilkington Spectrum for the first time, whether it is the online or the offline version, you must go through the registration process. You must register for  both versions  separately should you want to use both. Once you have registered, you may use them freely without having to register again. By registering with us  you  can be informed of program updates and  new product announcements.

    With Pilkington Spectrum online you have the reassurance of always working with the latest version of the program and corresponding product data, so you do not need to download new software or database updates.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO PILKINGTON SPECTRUM ONLINE

     

    Pilkington Spectrum now available offline
    There may be occasions when you do not have access to the internet, but still want to use Pilkington Spectrum. To provide you with additional flexibility, we have developed Pilkington Spectrum offline. Simply register for the program and download it to your hard drive. This new version has an up-to-date range of products to select from and contains many of the features of the on-line version. In addition, Pilkington Spectrum offline contains a noise control performance comparator, which allows you to search on sound insulation criteria before considering other important factors.

    Please note that, whilst we will endeavour to update Pilkington Spectrum offline at regular intervals, there will be times when it will not be as current as the online version. On the occasions when you do have access to the internet, we recommend that you use Pilkington Spectrum online.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO PILKINGTON SPECTRUM OFFLINE


     
    If you have any problems in registering or have a general query, please email us at the following address: marketing.communications@nsg.com.

    Please Note.
    Pilkington Spectrum allows you to combine a wide range of products available from Pilkington and determine their key properties such as light transmittance, g value and U-value.  The program includes restrictions that prevent some combinations being selected that may be considered unwise or impractical. Even with these restrictions, it is still possible for you to create product combinations that may not be available from your supplier. Please check with your supplier that your chosen product combination is possible, available in the sizes required and in a timescale appropriate to your project.  Furthermore, it is essential that you check that your product combination is appropriate for satisfying local, regional, national and other project-specific requirements. Due to the importance of selecting fire rated products that are tested in the various glazing options, they are not included in this version (but are likely to be added to a future version).  For information on our solar and thermal performance of fire rated products please contact the Pilkington Technical Advisory Service.