The World's Leading Structural Glass System Pilkington Planar

Planar TM
Strength Relative to PVB Laminate
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
Relative Strength
(Bending)
T = 23 0 C
1.52 mm Interlayer
Laminate Dimension = 2m
SentryGlas (R) Plus
PVB Reference
EVA
0.4
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Nominal Laminate Thickness (mm)
Benefits
Stronger
The laminated glass in the
Planar | SentryGlas ® Plus
System is substantially stronger
than traditional PVB laminated
systems. Therefore, while the
system still offers the same high
levels of performance synonymous
with Pilkington Planar , it can
be made with a thinner glass.
Lighter
The use of custom designed
Pilkington Planar fittings in
combination with stronger
laminated glass panels results in
a Planar | SentryGlas ® Plus
System typically being much
lighter than its more conventional
PVB counterpart.
❘ SentryGlas ® Plus System
The world’s leading forces in structural
glass systems and laminate interlayers
have joined together to create the ultimate
in strength, safety, durability and appearance
in laminated structural glass – the
Planar | SentryGlas ® Plus System.
Pilkington has been at the forefront of
frameless glazing technology for more
than 30 years, and Pilkington Planar is
the most tested and most trusted structural
glass system, chosen by architects and
engineers for their most challenging
applications. Now Pilkington engineers
working with DuPont scientists have
combined their leading edge technologies
to develop the Planar | SentryGlas ® Plus
System: the latest advance in frameless
glazing.
Applications of the Planar | SentryGlas ®
Plus System are not just confined to
complex projects.
12
Centre Displacement (mm)
Significant benefits can be realized on
any project in which increased strength
or enhanced appearance are considered
to be of importance. The versatility of
the Planar | SentryGlas ® Plus System
can now match the demands of projects
on all levels.
12 year warranty
The Planar | SentryGlas ® Plus System
is subject to a design and engineering
check by Pilkington engineers, and
carries the full Pilkington Planar
12 year warranty.
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Creep Loading:
Post-Glass Breakage
5mm HS / 2.29 mm Interlayer / 5 mm HS / 0.75 m x 1.2m Plate
5kg steel ball dropped from 3m
Load ramped to 330kg.
SGP-Lami
PVB-Lami
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Time (Seconds)
This can result in longer panels, a
reduced number of support fixings and
lighter weight support structures. This
reduces their visual impact, as well as
provides cost savings.
Safer
Tests have proven that the Planar |
SentryGlas ® Plus System has residual
strength, even with both glass components
broken. This brings greater peace
of mind in locations subject to typhoons
or hurricanes, and makes it possible to
specify laminated glass for canopies and
skylights which can be accessed for
maintenance.
Edge Stable
SentryGlas ® Plus has been subjected to
intensive testing to ensure its long term
edge stability as well as compatibility
with silicone sealants.
Glass Laminating Solutions
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