INTERLAYERS

Interlayers are used to permanently bond two lites of glass in a laminated configuration.

APPLICATIONS

Decorative appearance

Our laminated glass interlayers are available in a selection of colors and opacity that can’t be achieved through the use of coatings, silk-screening, spandrel or other glass substrates.

Improved acoustics

Thanks to the sound-blocking characteristics of interlayers, laminated glass reduces noise transmission.

Blast mitigation

We provide a wide range of laminated glass that helps mitigate the effects of air blast attacks. It is important to note that the blast mitigating performance not only depends on the laminated glass, but also on its adequate installation in a frame that is appropriately anchored to the wall structure.

Hurricane resistance

Our hurricane-resistant laminates not only pass but exceed the standards of the impact and cyclic wind pressure tests that are performed as part of the glazing system checks. Because of this, we are the preferred supplier of laminated glass for high-rise construction in South Florida, where we help designers meet the nation’s most stringent building codes.

The following factors should be considered when choosing the right hurricane-resistant glass for your application:

1. Define the required design pressure/wind load.
2. Define the applicable building code and test method.
3. Qualify the missile requirement.
4. Define the size of the glass.
5. Evaluate system design details such as the glazing method, glass bite and anchorage and hardware requirements.

Safety: Our architectural laminated glass products comply with the industry safety standards for glazing materials ANSI Z97.1-2015 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201.

Ultraviolet protection: Our laminated glass provides 99% UV light blockage at the wavelength range of 300 to 380 nanometers.

Suppliers

Kuraray – Butacite (Trosifol)
http://glasslaminatingsolutions.kuraray.com/

Tecnoglass offers a wide selection of interlayer options in order to meet your specific needs: PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral) clear architectural interlayer. Available in 3 thicknesses:

SentryGlas® ionoplast interlayers help create lighter, safer laminated glass that are five times stronger and up to 100 times stiffer than conventional laminating materials. Available in four thicknesses:

Also available in white.

Eastman – Vanceva Colors
http://www.vanceva.com

Vanceva® Color interlayers can be combined to produce more than 2,000 transparent, translucent, or opaque color options to help create the desired tone and intensity. Each Vanceva color is available in a 0.015” thickness. Standard colors available:

Coral Rosa=1

Aquamarine=2

Smoke Gray=3

Sahara Sun=4

Ruby Red=5

Sapphire=6

Evening Shadow=7

Golden Light=8

Artic Snow=9
(translucent)

Cool White=A
(translucent)

Deep Red=C

True Blue=D

Tangerine=E

Polar White=F

Absolute Black

Ocean Gray=H

Vanceva® Storm interlayer uses composite technology in order to withstand the damaging impact of windborne debris and subsequent impact. They are available in a .077″ thickness.

Saflex ® Q enhanced acoustic PVB is the solution for architects specifying glazing systems that require the highest levels of acoustic comfort. It is available in a 0.030” thickness.