Glass Systems Glass can be used to create building interiors which connect occupants with the external environment, combining unbroken views of the surrounding nature and high level of natural light with the comfort and safety of the internal environment.

An alternative system is the use of a robotic extrusion process to apply a seal or attachment mechanism to the periphery of the glass. Glazing systems also encompasses the 'assembly' activity where various hardware attachments, designed o correctly locate the glass within the vehicle, are fixed to the glass, either mechanically or by the use of ...

Overview. Pilkington Planar™ structural glass systems have a proven track record in the most demanding applications. Architects can have absolute confidence in our ability to create soaring facades, roofs, canopies or even clad an entire building knowing that the client will receive the most highly engineered system in the market backed by the most respected glass manufacturer in the world.

Pilkington Toughened Glass is a safety glass up to five times stronger than ordinary glass of the same thickness. Planar™ | SentryGlas ® System The Planar™ l SentryGlas ® System became possible by combining the skills and technology of Pilkington and DuPont ® to produce a laminated structural glass with the ultimate in strength, safety ...

The glass is available in a variety of colours and textures with varying translucency, allowing for the passage of natural light without the loss of privacy. Pilkington Profilit™ is energy-efficient, provides excellent sound reduction and is one of the most cost-efficient glass wall systems available. It can be single or double shelled.

Overview Pilkington Planar™ systems remain the world’s market leader for structural glazing systems. With its unrivalled stability and safety, this innovative product allows architects to build entire structures out of glass, allowing architects design flexibility to create bright and highly attractive working environments, with more light and a greater feeling of space.

Popular glass products and systems for canopies Pilkington DesignPrint Pilkington DesignPrint is a wide range of digitally printed glass. Pilkington Optifloat™ Tint Pilkington Optifloat™ Tint is body tinted glass and can be used for visual appeal, to reduce glare or where a...

Float Glass. The float glass process, developed by Pilkington in 1952, is now the world standard for high quality glass production. Float glass is often processed further before being fitted into buildings and vehicles. The process, originally able to make only 6mm thick glass, now makes it as thin as 0.4mm and as thick as 25mm.

Glass Mullions The use of Pilkington Planar™ in a glass mullion system enables the specifier to produce vertical glass curtain walls, canopies and skylights.. Glass mullions are used as support for maximum transparency and to transfer wind, snow and self-weight loading to the structure.

Glass Systems. Pilkington Planar ... In addition to glass, the product offering includes accessories needed for fitting, such as trims, urethane and tools and also extensive technical support. Pilkington Automotive products can reach end-users in the Aftermarket by one of two main routes; through Pilkington Automotive's own distribution chains ...