Overview
Pilkington Pyroclear® is an advanced toughened fire-resistant glass for use as a basic integrity-only barrier. It is based on a new technology development which we’ve been perfecting and crafting for several years, built on an in-depth understanding of the behaviour of glass in fire, including new knowledge of the detail that influences the probability of glass failure.
Pilkington Pyroclear® is manufactured to high quality control standards, combining the best available expertise in both automotive and architectural premium glass processing. It is based on NSG proprietary technology combined with new R&D insights on the factors that affect the probability of premature failure of advanced toughened glass in fire (long acknowledged as a weakness of this type) and our proprietary accumulated technical experience on glass and glazing systems for integrity fire resistance from years of extensive fire testing and experience in fire safety.
Below is a guide to help you choose the right fire-resistant glass from our range for your application. Also shown below are our fire test summaries with details of some of the many tests we have carried out on Pilkington Pyroclear® to date. For the latest information and guidance on test evidence and glazing design please contact us.
Design Guide
Benefits
- Integrity 30 and 60 minutes, (E30 and E60) to BS EN 13501-02
- Integrity with reduced heat radiation (EW30) for IGUs, if required
- Unique product design and system description, manufacturing process and quality assurance system
- Superior visual quality and fatness: mean roller wave <0.1 mm, bow 1.5 mm/metre length (1.5%) – a factor of two times better than standard values given for toughened glass in standard BS EN 12150
- Special processing, high quality toughening and high quality process control
- Has achieved a target of more than 50 consecutive successful fire tests in timber framed systems
- Designed for compatible edge cover of up to 20 mm for metal frames and 15 mm for timber (NB. Typical value for modified toughened is commonly given as 10 mm maximum to minimise the risks of unpredictable failure)
- Exploits our developed proprietary R&D knowledge and expertise on glazing systems in timber frames (system design, materials, glazing arrangements)
- Large pane size capability in metal systems (e.g. 1.8 m x 3.5 m)
- Practical sizes and glazing arrangements for use in timber frames for doors and screens
- Produced at our premier architectural glass processing site in the UK to the highest of quality control standards
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