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Pilkington Profilit OW

Pilkington Profilit OW

Pilkington Profilit OW

Product catalog summary
Overview
Pilkington Profilit OW is a translucent linear channel glazing system designed for both interior and exterior applications. It features low-iron oxide cast glass channels that enhance light and solar transmission while reducing the green tint typical of standard glass. The system is available in various textures and can be customized with coatings for improved performance.

Features
  • Available textures: Standard Cast, Wave, and Macro, with optional sandblasting for privacy.
  • Coatings: Low-E for better U-values, Antisol for solar protection, and Amethyst for a blue tint.
  • Channel lengths up to 23 ft, with options for tempering and thermal toughening.
  • Insulation options with Lumira aerogel for energy efficiency and sound insulation.
  • Installation flexibility: vertical or horizontal, with aluminum or wood framing.
  • Minimal maintenance and available with pinstripe wires.

Specifications
  • Face Width: K22 - 9.13 in, K25 (Standard) - 10.31 in, K32 - 13.03 in.
  • Flange Height: 2.36 in; Thickness: 0.28 in.
  • Weight: 12 lb/ft² dual glazed, 7 lb/ft² single glazed.
  • Light Transmission: 90% uninsulated.
  • U-Value: .49 uninsulated, .19 with Low-E and 25 mm Lumira aerogel.
  • Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: .70 uninsulated, .31 with Low-E and 25 mm Lumira aerogel.
  • STC Rating: 42 dB uninsulated, 44 dB with Lumira aerogel.

Testing and Standards
Pilkington Profilit meets various standards including AAMA, ASTM, NFRC, ANSI, and CPSC. Testing was conducted by Architectural Testing Inc.

Installation
Installation should follow approved shop drawings, ensuring the system is plumb, level, and aligned with surrounding construction. Proper sealing and joint installation are crucial.

Additional Information
For detailed specifications and installation instructions, visit www.tgpamerica.com or contact Technical Glass Products.
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Pilkington Profilit OW-1

OW TRANSLUCENT LINEAR LOW-IRON CHANNEL GLAZING SYSTEM Pilkington Profilit™ OW is a translucent linear channel glazing system that allows the passage of light in interior or exterior applications. Pilkington Profilit OW consists of an extruded perimeter frame and self-supporting low-iron oxide cast glass channels. The lower iron content allows for higher light and solar transmission and a less green appearance that is typical of standard glass. Pilkington Profilit OW is available in Standard Cast, Wave and Macro textures and can be coated with Low-E, Antisol® and Amethyst coatings. Pilkington Profilit OW can be sandblasted for added privacy. FEATURES • Available in Standard Cast (patterned surface), Wave (large wave texture), and Macro (netted screen texture) – see side 2 for photos • Optional coatings: Low-E (for improved u-values), Antisol® (for solar protection), Amethyst (blue tint) • All textures are available sandblasted for added privacy • Available in long channel lengths – up to 23 ft (7 m) • May be tempered or filmed to meet impact safety requirements • Can be thermally toughened (can also add ceramic frit for color), enameled and heat soaked • Allows passage of light while maintaining privacy • May be insulated with Lumira® aerogel for energy efficiency • Excellent light transmission • Sound insulation (up to 42 db uninsulated, 44 db with Lumira aerogel insulation) • Can be utilized in curved walls • Installs vertically or horizontally • Aluminum perimeter frame provides additional structural strength • Interior applications may be installed into wood jambs or millwork instead of TGP’s aluminum framing • Minimal maintenance • Most channels available with pinstripe wires GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS APPROXIMATE FACE WIDTH APPROXIMATE FLANGE HEIGHT STANDARD THICKNESS MAXIMUM LENGTH WEIGHT / FT2 OF CHANNEL SURFACE (including frame and components) LIGHT TRANSMISSION U-VALUE (glass only) SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT STC RATING 2.36 in (60 mm) .28 in (7 mm)* Up to 23 ft (varies according to windload and project requirements) 12 lb / ft2 dual glazed 7 lb / ft2 single glazed 90% (uninsulated, varies with coating) .49 (uninsulated), .40 (Low-E uninsulated), .21 (Low-E with 16 mm Lumira aerogel insulation), .19 (Low-E with 25 mm Lumira aerogel insulation) .70 (uninsulated), .45 (Low-E uninsulated), .42 (Low-E with 16 mm Lumira aerogel insulation), .31 (Low-E with 25 mm Lumira aerogel insulation) 42 dB (uninsulated), 44 dB (with 16 mm or 25 mm Lumira aerogel insulation) *6 mm options are also available. Contact TGP for further information. Pilkington Profilit OW is not a standard stocked item. Please check with TGP for availability.

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Pilkington Profilit OW-2

TESTING Pilkington Profilit has been tested to meet the following standards: AAMA 501.4, AAMA 101, AAMA 1801-97, AAMA/NWWDA 101/1, S.297, ASTM F 588-97, NFRC 100-97, ANSI Z97.1-1984, CPSC 16CFR 1201, Category II (with safety film). All testing carried out by Architectural Testing Inc., York, PA. Formal test results are available by contacting Technical Glass Products. SPECIFICATIONS Complete 3-part CSI format specifications are available online at www.tgpamerica.com, or by calling 800.426.0279. Please contact Technical Glass Products for more information. INSTALLATION Pilkington Profilit should...

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