Minimum profil, maximum glass

Architects want creative freedom and maximum transparency, while at the same time respecting fire resisting building regulations. Vetrotech Saint-Gobain introduces the SGG SWISSFLAM STRUCTURE all glass system, suitable for many internal applications, like partitions walls in office or in shopping centres.

The advantages: Enhanced clear vision area and illumination from space to space Compatible with vitually any variety of fire resisting framing system Sleek unbroken "flush" surface characteristics Tremendous decorative freedom Double sided safety glazing and resistance to drop-out UV stable from either side

Product description

The system consists of SGG SWISSFLAM EI 30 (SGG SWISSFLAM LITE EW 30/60 on request) sheets connected by a very thin, discrete border (either the smallest H-profile gasket or a silicon seal joint with an optional fine cover mould) that results in a perfect fire resistant seal. SGG SWISSFLAM is a fire resistant and fully insulating glass produced from sheets of multi-laminated safety glass, separated by clear colourless intumescent interlayers. The system can symmetrically or non-symmetrically built up and is compatible with approved timber, steel or aluminium frames.

Glazing arts

Performances

The SGG SWISSFLAM STRUCTURE system contains a number of SGG SWISSFLAM glass sheets connected by a very slim profile. It is possible to connect as many sheets as required to create a continuous transparent fire resisting partition.

In case of fire, the proven SGG SWISSFLAM works as follows : the Alkali-Silicate intumescent interlayer turns opaque and expand to form a fully insulating heat shield, reducing the transmission of radiated heat. The layers and seals provide an integral barrier against smoke, flames and hot toxic gases. The barrier operates for at least 30 minutes, in accordance with European norms to EW and/or EI classification.

SGG SWISSFLAM STRUCTURE is the last patented system from VETROTECH SAINT-GOBAIN, designed to allows architects to create more transparency where they might otherwise be restricted by building fire resistance regulations.

Decoration and privacy

Upon special request several types of decorative or privacy treatments can be combined with
SGG SWISSFLAM^® STRUCTURE : for instant privacy (SGG PRIVA LITE), etched (SGG SATINOVO), screen printed (SGG SERALIT), patterned glass (SGG MASTERGLASS), decorative layers (SGG IMAGE), enamelled glass (SGG OPALIT), lacquered (SGG PLANILAQUE).