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Low-Carbon Glass – Planibel Clearlite/ iplus/ Thermobel iplus
Low-Carbon Glass – Planibel Clearlite/ iplus/ Thermobel iplus
Low-Carbon Glass – Planibel Clearlite/ iplus/ Thermobel iplus

Verified 10 months ago

AGC Glass UK Ltd

Verified 10 months ago

AGC Glass UK Ltd

Verified 10 months ago

AGC Glass UK Ltd
Summary
Low carbon Planibel Clearlite and iplus.
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Application

Suitable for low-carbon buildings and for reducing a company’s carbon footprint.

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Description

A range of low carbon glass that deliver the same aesthetics, quality and technical performance as traditional AGC float glass products. The range includes; low carbon Planibel Clearlite and iplus.


Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite

Low carbon float glass with a reduced iron content compared to Planibel Clear, offering better light and energy performance.


Low-Carbon iPlus

Range of low carbon, low-emissivity products dedicated to thermal insulation, providing a more comfortable living space.


Features and benefits:

  • Reduced carbon footprint (generates around 40% less CO2 than AGCs standard glass).
  • Delivers the same technical performance as standard AGC glass.
  • No compromise on aesthetics.
  • Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite looks identical to and delivers the exact same performance as standard Planibel Clearlite float glass.
  • Can be laminated or coated with solar control or thermal insulation coatings and can be processed into double and triple glazing units.
  • Delivers improved comfort in homes.
  • Significantly less embodied carbon - a circular and sustainably produced product.
  • Easy processing.
  • Less than 7 kg of CO2 per m² for clear glass.
  • Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver.
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Color
Clear
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Material
Glass
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Shape
Rectangle
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Length
Bespoke
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Width
Bespoke
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Height
Bespoke
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Specification

Classification data
General requirements
Glass generally.
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Third-party certification
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver.
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Composition
Manufacturer's standard.
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Toughening process
Manufacturer's standard.
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Thickness
3 mm.
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Body colour
Clear.
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Edge detail
Manufacturer's standard., Edge grinding.
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Hole requirements
Not required., Drilling., Notches.
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Edgework and holes
Complete before toughening.
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Coating
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Type
Not required., Reflective, silvering., Paint.
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Performance requirements
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Fire performance
Manufacturer's standard.
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Light
Transmittance: 91%.
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Solar control
Solar factor: 89%.
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Total shading coefficient
Manufacturer's standard.
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Thermal insulation
Manufacturer's standard.
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Sound attenuation
Manufacturer's standard.
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Impact resistance
Manufacturer's standard.
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Worked finish
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Method
Not required., Sandblasted., Etching.
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Applied detail
None., Silk-screen printing and enamelling.
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Additional properties

Processing
Not required., Cutting, straight., Cutting, circular., Grinding., Bending.
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Safety
Toughening/ heat strengthening., Laminating (PVB)., Laminating (EVA)., Not required.
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Glazing units
Not required., Double glazed IGUs., Triple glazed IGUs.
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Global warming potential (GWP)
6.4 kg CO2 eq/m².
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Sustainability data

Material
Glass
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