Saint-Gobain Glass has launched 4.8mm Stadip Plus, a thinner laminated glass designed to deliver P2A2 safety and security performance while offering weight, thermal and environmental performance benefits.
Suitable for both double and triple-glazed insulated glass units, the new product offers a lighter construction that can help fabricators, sealed unit manufacturers and installers optimise glazing specifications without compromising performance, the company said.
Compared with a traditional 6.8mm laminated glass, the new 4.8mm construction reduces weight while maintaining the P2A2 safety and security classification. The reduced weight can help to make insulated glass units more straightforward to process, handle and install, while helping to reduce the load placed on window systems, hinges and locking mechanisms.
In a standard 24mm double-glazed unit, manufacturers can replace 6.8mm Stadip with 4.8mm Stadip Plus, improving the U-value performance from 1.1W/m2K to 1.0W/m2K
4.8mm Stadip Plus can also enhance acoustic performance. In a typical 4/16/4.8 Stadip Plus double-glazed configuration, it delivers a 2dB-3dB improvement in acoustic performance compared with a standard 4/16/4 monolithic glass unit. The product also offers higher light transmission than thicker laminated alternatives in certain configurations, helping maximise natural daylight without sacrificing safety or performance.