SPD SmartGlass from SmartGlass International reduces the need for air conditioning during the summer months and heating during winter.
SPD SmartGlass can be manually or automatically “tuned” to precisely control the amount of light, glare and heat passing through a window. While glass is a favoured product for use in building façades; glare, solar heat gain and UV exposure are problematic and can often make the use of glass impractical resulting in the need to invest in expensive solar shading devices. Glass façades using patented SPD solar control technology reduce the need for air conditioning during the summer months and heating during winter.
When the power supply is switched on, the rod shaped suspended particle molecules align, light passes through and the SPD SmartGlass panel clears. SPD SmartGlass protects from damaging UV when on or off.
When the power supply is switched off the rod shaped suspended particle molecules are randomly oriented and the SPD SmartGlass becomes dark blocking up to 99.4% of light.
SPD SmartGlass can be used for external glazing in:
• fixed or casement windows and doors;
• solar control shading screens;
• sliding/folding doors; and
• balustrades and balconies, to create comfortable environments in offices, bedrooms, sunrooms and conservatories.
SPD SmartGlass can be single, double or triple-glazed including low-E glass and gas filling, resulting in improved thermal performance and reduced solar heat gain, and unparalleled U Values.
With regards to security and safety, it can be used to protect staff and interiors from the effects of harmful UV rays; reduced harmful solar heat gain; control solar glare; and can provide added security and safety due to toughened laminated glass construction.