Insulated Glass (IGU) Definition
Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) are made of two or more glass panes separated by an aluminum spacer and sealed with air or inert gas (argon, krypton) inside. It reduces heat transfer and improves acoustic and thermal performance.
Key Features
Energy efficiency (thermal insulation)
Reduced noise transmission
Prevents condensation
Enhanced comfort in buildings
Applications
Office and residential windows
Glass curtain walls and facades
Skylights and roof glazing
Display windows and soundproof rooms
Subtypes
Tempered insulated glass
Laminated insulated glass
Low-E insulated glass
Gas-filled IGUs (argon, krypton)
Triple-glazed insulated units
Printed or silk-screen IGUs
Parameter class | Parameter Name | Standard Values | Description |
Thermal Performance | U-value (W/m²·K) | Standard Double Glazing: 2.8~3.2 Low-E Double Glazing: 1.6~2.0 Argon Filling: ↓0.1~0.3 | Lower values indicate better thermal insulation
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SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient) | Clear Glass: 0.7~0.8 Low-E Glass: 0.25~0.40 | Lower values reduce solar heat gain
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VLT (Visible Light Transmittance) | Clear Glass: 85%~90% Low-E Glass: 70%~80% Frosted Glass: 50%~60% | Affects indoor lighting brightness
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VLR (Visible Light Reflectance) | Clear Glass: 8%~12% Low-E Glass: 15%~25% | Higher reflectance reduces glare
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Acoustic Performance | Rw (Weighted Sound Reduction Index, dB) | 6mm Single Glass: 31 6+12+6 Double Glazing: 34 10+12+6 Double Glazing: 36 6+12+6.5 Laminated Glass: 38 | The higher the value, the stronger the sound insulation effect |
Structural Parameters | Glass Thickness Combinations (mm) | 4+4, 5+5, 6+6, 10+6, 6+6.5 (laminated) | Optimize sound insulation/load-bearing
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Spacer Material | Aluminum (high thermal conductivity) TPS Thermoplastic (warm edge) Stainless Steel (corrosion-resistant) | Warm edge spacers ↓U-value by 0.1~0.2
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Spacer Width (mm) | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 (2mm increments) | Wider spacers ↑ insulation but ↑ weight
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Gas Filling | Air (standard) Argon (recommended, ↑U-value by 10%~15%) Krypton (premium, ↑U-value by 15%~20%) | Inert gases reduce thermal convection
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Glass Types | Basic Types | Clear Float, Low-Iron, Tinted (Gray/Blue/Green), Frosted, Patterned | Light transmittance of low iron glass ↑5%~10% |
Functional Glass | Hard-coated Low-E (U-value 1.8~2.2) | Soft coating requires inner layer protection |
Soft-coated Low-E (U-value 1.6~1.8, requires inner protection) |
Laminated Glass (anti-breakage/sound insulation)
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Dimensions | Min. Size | 300×300 mm | Most sizes customizable
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Max. Size | 3300×13000 mm |
Sealing Process
| Primary | Butyl Sealant | Gas leakage prevention (bonds spacers)
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Secondary | Polysulfide (aging-resistant) | Silicone is suitable for high temperature areas |
Silicone (high-temperature areas) |
Polyurethane (high strength) |
Edge Design | Warm Edge Spacers | U-value Reduction vs. Aluminum↓0.1~0.2 | Recommended For High humidity areas
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Condensation Risk30%~50% |
Production Capacity
| Daily Output: 14,000 m²/day Expedited Capacity: 20,000 m²/day |
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