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STRENGTH AND SECURITY

STRENGTH AND SECURITY

STRENGTH AND SECURITY

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed information about LightWise® Architectural Systems Detention and Security Windows, engineered by Pittsburgh Corning to meet high-security needs in various facilities such as prisons and police departments. These windows are factory-assembled, steel-framed glass block windows, customizable in different shapes and sizes.
Specifications: The windows meet UL 752 ballistic resistance levels 1 through 6, ensuring enhanced security. They are designed to increase natural daylighting while maintaining a secure environment. The windows are made using VISTABRIK® solid glass blocks, available in sizes 4"x 8", 6"x 8", and 8"x 8".
Standards and Compliance: The product complies with several ASTM standards, including ASTM E283 for air leakage, ASTM E330 for structural performance, and ASTM E547 for water penetration. It also meets ANSI Z97.1 and 16 CFR part 1201 safety standards for architectural glazing materials.
Performance Features: Key features include enhanced security, ballistic resistance, varying privacy levels, impact resistance, and pick-proof design. The windows are factory-assembled for consistent quality, with welded corners and grids, narrow sightlines, and resistance to forced entry/exit.
Benefits: The windows offer the strength and durability of steel, reduced on-site labor costs, expedited installation sequencing, and reduced maintenance costs due to their resistance to burning, scratching, marring, and discoloration.
Contact Information: For further assistance, Pittsburgh Corning provides a sales and technical support team available via their website or by calling 800-871-9918.
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you can’t escape it — a security system made of glass and steel. Pittsburgh Corning has engineered a solution to meet the demanding security needs of the architectural and design community. The following information can assist you in the design and incorporation of these windows into your projects. LightWise Architectural Systems Detention and Security Windows ® • Ability to meet UL 752 ballistic resistance Levels 1 through 6 • Enhanced security with vision and light transmission • Extraordinarily versatile and available in various sizes This system is the perfect choice for prisons, detention centers, holding cells, correctional facilities, jails, criminal justice facilities and police departments. LightWise® Architectural Systems Detention and Security Windows are factory assembled, steel framed glass block windows. Customizable to various shapes and sizes.

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VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block in 4"x 8", 6" x 8" and 8" x 8" sizes. Steel frame with a white finish LightWise® Architectural Systems Detention and Security Windows (VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block meet UL 752 ballistic resistance levels 1, 2 and 6.) VISTABRIK® STIPPLED Solid Glass Block Laminated VISTABRIK®, Clear Laminated VISTABRIK®, Sandblasted Versatility, Durability, and Light Transmittance (Laminated VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block meet UL 752 ballistic resistance levels 1 thru 6.) LightWise® Architectural Systems Detention and Security Windows are extraordinarily...

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