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i-Glass®

Introduction

i-Glass® is manufactured using a digital printing process in which ceramic inks are applied directly to the surface of glass. Unlike traditional silk-screened glass technology, i-Glass® printing allows multiple colors to be applied simultaneously in a single printing session to create a broad range of design possibilities.

    Applications

    i-Glass® Applications

    • i-Glass® can be used as a single lite, as part of a laminated product, or as part of an insulating glass unit, creating a wide range of interior and exterior applications.

    Capabilities

    i-Glass® Capabilities

    • Image resolution up to 360 dpi, dependent upon the electronic file provided, the application and the final size of the printed image.

      The glass substrate must be heat-treated; therefore, a printed image can only be applied to one surface of the glass. If more than one printed surface is needed for the design, laminating or insulating multiple lites of printed i-Glass® is required.

      Thickness: The thickness range for monolithic glass is 1/8" to 1/2". Typically, laminated glass may range from 5/16" to 1" in thickness and insulating glass units may range from 5/8" to 2" in thickness.

      Size: The size of the printed glass can range from a minimum of 12"x12" up to a maximum of 96"x144".

      Contact your sales representative for specific details regarding capabilities for your project.

    Characteristics

    i-Glass® Characteristics

    • Applications: Interior, Exterior Glass
      Minimum Size: 12" x 12"

      Maximum Size: 96" x 144"

      Glass Thickness Range: 1/8" - 1/2"
      Print Resolution: 360 dpi
      File Formats: PDF, PS, AI, EPS, TIFF, BMP and JPEG

    Glass Colors

    Decorative Glass Colors

    • Spandrel Paint Colors: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® offers a complete line of ceramic enamel frit in the following standard color options: Black, Graylite®, Grey Black, Warm Grey, Solargray®, Charcoal, Solarbronze®, Lava Bronze, Ford Blue, Solex®, EverGreen™ and White. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® offers the following standard color options: Black, Graylite®, Grey, Charcoal, Bronze, Blue, Blue-Green, Green and EverGreen™. Custom colors for ceramic enamel frit are also available.

      Spandrel Glass Colors: The glass types listed below are included in the Spandrel offering. Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® offers a variety of glass products to meet your architectural glazing design needs. Please contact Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® for product availability and performance data as this information is subject to change without notice.

      Assistance Options:

      1. Call toll-free, 866-653-2278.
      2. Send e-mail to support@oldcastlebe.com.

      • Clear
      Clear Glass Products
      Clear
      1/4" (6mm) Clear Float Glass
      Reflective
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington Clear Eclipse Advantage™ Radiant Low-E #2

       

      Low Iron
      Low Iron Glass Products
      Low Iron
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Starphire® Low Iron Clear Float Glass
      1/4" (6mm) Guardian UltraWhite™ Low Iron Clear Float Glass
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington Optiwhite™ Low Iron Clear Float Glass

       

      Gray
      Gray Glass Products
      Tinted
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Graylite® II High Performance Tint
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solargray® Tint Float Glass
      1/4" (6mm) Guardian CrystalGray® Tinted Float Glass
      1/4" (6mm) Guardian Gray Tinted Float Glass
      1/4" (6mm) Guardian MidnightGray™ High Performance Tint
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington SuperGrey™ High Performance Tint
      Reflective
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Gray Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Graylite® Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Vistacool™ Solargray® Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington Grey Eclipse Advantage™ Radiant Low-E #2

       

      Bronze
      Bronze Glass Products
      Tinted
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarbronze®
      Reflective
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Bronze Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington Bronze Eclipse Advantage™ Radiant Low-E #2

       

      Green
      Green Glass Products
      Tinted
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Atlantica™ High Performance Tint
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solexia™ Tinted Float Glass
      1/4" (6mm) Guardian TwilightGreen™ High Performance Tint
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington EverGreen™ High Performance Tint
      Reflective
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Solexia™ Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Vistacool™ Atlantica™ Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington EverGreen™ Eclipse Advantage™ Radiant Low-E #2

       

      Blue Green
      Blue Green Glass Products
      Tinted
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Azuria™ High Performance Tint
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington Optifloat™ Blue-Green Tinted Float Glass
      Reflective
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Azuria™ Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Vistacool™ Azuria™ Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington Blue-Green Eclipse Advantage™ Radiant Low-E #2

       

      Blue
      Blue Glass Products
      Tinted
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Optiblue®
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Pacifica™ High Performance Tint
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarblue™
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington Arctic Blue™ High Performance Tint
      Reflective
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Pacifica™ Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Solarblue™ Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Vistacool™ Pacifica™ Reflective #2
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington Arctic Blue™ Eclipse Advantage™ Radiant Low-E #2

       

      Silver
      Silver Glass Products
      Reflective
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Azuria™ Reflective #1
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Bronze Reflective #1
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Gray Reflective #1
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Graylite® Reflective #1
      1/4" (6mm) PPG Solarcool® Solexia™ Reflective #1
      1/4" (6mm) Pilkington Clear Eclipse Advantage™ Radiant Low-E #2
    Specifications

    i-Glass® SpecificationsMicrosoft Office document icon 088113_i-glass_2013.doc