Flat Glass

MONOLITHIC GLASS
FLOAT GLASS
FIGURED GLASS
WIRED GLASS (POLISHED / FIGURED)
BRONZERAL/
GRAYRAL/
GREENRAL


MIRROR
MIE MIRROR
MIE MIRROR DELUXE

FIRE RESISTANT GLASS
HEAT RESISTANT
TEMPERED GLASS
(FIRELEX)

HEAT INSULATING
GLASS (FUEGOLEX)


FUNCTIONAL GLASS
HEAT REFLECTIVE
GLASS (SKYLEX)

HIGH-PERFORMANCE
HEAT REFLECTIVE
GLASS (SKYCOOL)

INSULATING GLASS
UNIT (PAIRLEX)

LAMINATED GLASS
(LAMILEX UV)

TEMPERED GLASS
(TEMPALEX)
HEAT STRENGTHENED GLASS
(HS-LEX)

SKYCOOL

High-Performance Heat Reflective Glass

Glass incorporates advanced sputtering technology that enriches colors and shields against solar radiation


An Office Building In Tokyo
SKYCOOL is a high-performance heat reflective glass that incorporates advanced sputtering techniques to uniformly coat the surface of the glass with a hard adherent film of metal or metal-oxide. The inherent solar-radiation shielding capability of this glass improves the efficiency of air-conditioning units.

Features and Advantages
Enriched colors
SS-8
SS-14
SS-20
SGY-32
SG-10
TE-10
TE-15
TS-20
TS-30
TS-40
TCB-35
TCS-27
TCR-25
TCL-30

SKYCOOL is available in 14 standard color coatings that fit well in innovative design concepts.
Impressive mirror effect

Street scenes are reflected on the exterior of the building, giving the building special character and making it "one" with the landscape and the season.
Interior comfort

Suppression of visible light rays and shielding against glare create comfortable interior space.
Energy saving

The shielding ability of SKYCOOL against solar radiation is, depending on the grade, from two to four times superior to that of transparent float glass. This unique performance advantage can be combined strategically with a building's architectural design to maximize investment efficiency and to lower the operating costs of air-conditioning units.
Privacy

People outside the building cannot see in because the coated glass surface reflects visible light rays, limiting transparency.

Design and Installation Precautions
The metal-coated surface should face the interior. This will maintain the mirror-like reflectance of the glass over a longer period of time.
Since the coated surface faces the interior, changes in the tone or shade of the glass may occur, depending on glass thickness.
Although SKYCOOL is manufactured under conditions of strict quality control, the surface is not completely flat. Reflected images can sometimes appear distorted.
The coated surface of the glass is very reflective. Reflected light can be a nuisance to persons in adjacent buildings and to persons driving by. Reflection analysis should be performed in advance.
"Pinholes" may be evident on the metal-coated surface. These occur during the manufacturing process and cannot be completely eliminated.
The reflective metal coating can peel if the surface is stained or soiled. Protect the glass from solvents containing mortar.
Store products in a dry place, protected from exposure to direct sunlight and rainwater.
Do not use rust forming sashes, as rust will damage the reflective coating.
Three water drain holes (5 mm in diameter) must be provided at the sash bottom for draining rainwater or condensation quickly.
These products absorb a large amount of solar energy and are affected by thermal stress. Calculate thermal values and follow standard glazing procedure.
The glass surface should not be exposed to direct currents of air from air-conditioning units.
The product demonstrates high reflectance of visible light, and images on the glass have greater deflection than those on float glass or heat absorbing glass.
Mask all glass surfaces to protect the reflective metal coating from welding sparks and mortar.
Use only cleanly-cut glass units. Damaged glass edges can lead to thermal cracking.
Provide a primer coating when using an elastic sealing compound.
Prior to coating with a primer, mask all surfaces of the reflective metal coating to protect them.
Any spilled primer coating should be immediately removed with toluene or a suitable solvent, then the area should be thoroughly rinsed with fresh water.
The reflective metal coating is protected against stains and scratches by a protective film. Face the protective surface toward the interior.
On completion of installation, remove the protective film and clean the coated surface with fresh water.
When installing SKYCOOL on spandrel walls, clean the inside of the spandrel panel using a vacuum cleaner.
Use a sander of #120 mesh or above to smooth cut edges.
The glass unit should not directly contact with the sash frames.

Standard Glazing Procedures
Use a superior elastic sealing compound (polysulfide or silicone).
Use polyethylene foam or chloroprene rubber as a backup material.
Provide setting blocks of chloroprene
rubber (90° hardness) at two places
along the bottom edge.


Maintenance Precautions
Due to a higher reflectance than float glass or heat absorbing glass, metal-coated surfaces clearly show soil or stains. Surfaces should be cleaned frequently (once a month at least) to maintain their reflectance.
The reflective metal coating should first be cleaned by washing away sand and other solid particles with fresh water, then washing with a solvent or neutral detergent, and finally by rinsing with fresh water. Do not use cleaning materials including a solid or hard material, as these will damage the metal-coated surface.


Types & Specifications
Type
Product code
Reflecting color tone
Standard
thickness
(mm)
Maximum size
(mm)
S-Series
SS-8
Silver

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

PW6.8

PW10.0
3,600 × 2,300
SS-14
SS-20
SGY-32
Silver-gray
SG-10
Gold
T-Series
TE-10
Earth-bronze
TE-15
TS-20
Silver-blue
TS-30
Blue
TS-40
TCB-35
3,400 × 2,150
TCS-27
Silver
TCR-25
Green
TCL-30
Gold



Minimum Value for Clearance and Bite (mm)
Standard thickness (mm)
Curtain wall using sealing compound
Face clearance
Edge clearance
Bite
a
b
c
6
5
7
10
8
5
8
10
10
5
8
10
12
6
10
12





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