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LX Premium Radiation-Shielding Glass Offers Superior Clarity And Stain Resistance
Technical Glass Products (TGP) is now distributing LX Premium, the next generation of radiation-shielding lead glass. LX Premium offers protection against radiation while resisting staining and discoloration from moisture — common in conventional lead-glass products.
The product consists of LX-57B X-ray shielding glass — which has a high radiation shielding capability — sandwiched between two panels of protective sheet glass. This multilayer structure prevents the lead glass from reacting to moisture or lipids, as often occurs when lead glass is touched by bare hands or is cleaned with a damp cloth.
The protective glass sheets allow the glass to be easily cleaned from both sides to maintain a high level of transparency, making it suitable for use in X-ray control booths or observation windows where clear sightlines are required, such as in medical facilities. As a standard multilayer laminated glass system, LX Premium is resistant to shattering, even when broken, and excels in impact resistance.
The LX-57B X-ray shielding lead glass layer is a high-quality optical grade lead barium glazing for superb visual clarity. It contains over 60% heavy metal oxide and at least 55% lead oxide.
LX Premium is available in three thicknesses: LX8 Premium (15 mm) for traditional applications, LX11 Premium (18mm) and LX14 Premium (21 mm) for areas where greater protection is required, such as cancer treatment facilities.
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Pilkington Profilit™ wave provides architects with exciting design options
Pilkington Profilit™ Hurricane is the only tested and approved hurricane impact channel glass system in North America
Pilkington Profilit™ Product Options Expand with Wave Textured and Hurricane-Rated Products
Technical Glass Products is excited to announce two new product offerings for the Pilkington Profilit family of channel glass systems - Pilkington Profilit™ wave and Pilkington Profilit™ Hurricane.
Pilkington Profilit wave features a textured glass surface with a slight green hue and well-defined ridge texture, while Pilkington Profilit wave Amethyst features a textured surface glass with a blue coating and well-defined ridge texture. The wave texture results in color-changing effects that, depending on the viewing angle, increase light intensity and offer a dramatic optical variation for building façades and interiors. Joints between the glass channels "disappear" when viewed laterally, yielding a homogeneous surface appearance. Pilkington Profilit wave is compatible with standard Pilkington Profilit channel glass systems.
For daylighting designs in hurricane regions, Pilkington Profilit™ Hurricane is the only tested and approved hurricane impact channel glass system in North America. Approved by Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, Pilkington Profilit Hurricane provides protection for buildings against high winds and wind-borne debris, while allowing for the natural passage of light. Pilkington Profilit Hurricane is approved for 60 PSF design loads in channel glass lengths up to 10 feet. The system consists of dual glaze, vertically oriented, self-supporting, "U-shaped" cast glass channels with a polycarbonate laminate, and a thermally broken perimeter frame. The end result is a glazed wall that obscures vision, allows light to pass through and stands strong against high wind loads.
Learn more at Pilkington Profilit and Pilkington Profilit Hurricane.
Distinctive Channel Glass Wall Captures Natural Light, Invites Guests into Luxury Hotel
The W Hotel Scottsdale lobby relies on Pilkington Profilit™ channel glass from TGP to create a space that flows well from the captivating porte cochere entry and brings in natural light, while keeping out the Arizona heat. The approximately 100-foot long, 10-foot high, curved glass wall provides a panoramic view uninterrupted by framing with a seamless look from floor to ceiling. Read the Case Study.
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