UniGrid™ Translucent FRP Wall Systems

UniGrid™ (formerly Guardian 275® ) translucent panel wall systems feature a lightweight sandwich panel design with fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) face sheets that provide light control and privacy. Their high thermal performance and unique aesthetic make them a versatile design tool that can be customized for a range of applications. Custom configurations for hurricane and blast protection, mixed glazed systems and unitized assemblies that integrate windows, louvers and more are available.

Product Highlights

UniGrid™ is available with a variety of insulation options and a 4” panel option, enhancing thermal performance
Concealed fasteners for a cleaner, more modern aesthetic
Snap-and-capture caps help speed up installation times
Standard or custom grid patterns allow for design flexibility
FRP face sheet is available in a range of colors
EPDM gaskets and high-performance sealants protect against air and water infiltration
Thermally broken panels and framing available for enhanced condensation resistance
Individual panels up to 5 feet wide and 20 feet long (depending on load requirements)
Spectra-Grid™ color option provides a stained-glass-like look
Numerous finish options available – from clear anodize to custom color matching
Allows for integration of glass glazing or operable windows – unitized systems also available
Translucent Adapter Panel system for integration into existing curtainwall systems

Specifikace

- Glazing Panel Thickness: 2.75 in (69.85 mm) & 4 in (101.6 mm) - (1 in (25.4) panels and Translucent Adapter Panels also available)
- Panel Width: Up to a Maximum of 5 ft nominal (60 in) (1524 mm)
- Panel Length: Up to 20 ft long (may vary with load requirements)
- Panel Weight: 1.5-2 lbs/ft²
Base Options
- Technology: Ultimate Series™ face sheet technology for long-term performance
- Glazing Color Options: Interior: Crystal or White, Exterior: Crystal, White, Ice Blue, Aqua, Desert Rose, Tan (Consult KLA for other custom options)
Thermal Performance (U-Value)
- 2.75-inch system U-Factor - NFRC certified - 0.52 to 0.17 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
- 4-inch system U-Factor - NFRC certified - 0.20 to 0.13 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
- 2.75-inch system SHGC - NFRC certified – 0.45 to 0.08 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
- 4-inch system SHGC - NFRC certified - 0.15 to 0.06 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
- 2.75-inch system Visible Transmittance - NFRC certified - 0.45 to 0.04 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
- 4-inch system Visible Transmittance - NFRC certified - 0.16 to 0.02 (subject to color selection and other options - see data sheet for full details and performance)
Certification + Test Results
- Code Compliance, IBC - ASTM E1929, D635, E84, UL 723 - CC1 Rating (Interior Sheet) / CC2 (Exterior Sheet) (Complies as specifically detailed in the ESR-2855 report)
- Uniform Load Structural / Spans - ASTM E330 - Consult KLA for job specific span capabilities
- High Velocity Hurricane Zone - ASTM E1886 / E1996 - Missile Impact Level D, up to 65psf
- Water Penetration ASTM E331 - Up to 720 Pa (15.04 psf)
- Air Infiltration ASTM E283 - <0.01 CFM/ft² @ 1.57 psf
- Impact Strength - Standard Exterior Sheet - five impacts at 64 ft-lbs / High-Impact Exterior Sheet - 200 ft-lbs - no penetration / High Impact Interior Sheet - 245 ft-lbs - no penetration / Class “A” Sheet - 245 ft-lbs - no penetration / Section 6.3 (Outdoor Impact): Material shall withstand five 40ft-lb impacts / Section 6.4 (Indoor Impact): Material shall withstand five 50ft-lb impacts / Section 6.5 (High Energy Impact): Material shall withstand one 200ft-lb impact
- Structural Performance - AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/ and A440-05 REQ. Sect - No permanent deformation > 0.2%
- Adhesive Bond Strength ASTM D1002 (shear) - Un-aged - lbf=Min 310, Avg 563, Max 837 / ASTM D1037 - Aged - lbf=Min 836, Avg 1212, Max 1669 / ASTM C297 (tensile) - Un-aged - Load=557.3 lbf / ASTM D1037 - Aged - Load=913.6 lbf
- Taber Abrasion Test - ASTM D4060
- Color Difference* - ASTM D2244

Technická specifikace

Jedinečná ref. hodnotaunigrid-translucent-frp-wall-systems
Skupina výrobkůDaylighting Systems
Skupina produktůTranslucent Wall Systems
TypObjekt
Datum zveřejnění2025-03-07
Číslo vydání1

Odkazy

Související

Hlavní materiálSklovláknitý vyztužený polymerový kompozit
Vedlejší materiálHliník
Navrženo vSpojené státy americké
Vyrobeno vSpojené státy americké

Klasifikace

Kategorie objektu BIMStěny - Lehký obvodový plášť
Klasifikace IFCLehký obvodový plášť
Kód Uniclass 2015Ss_25_10_20
Popis Uniclass 2015Curtain walling systems
Kód CSI MasterFormat 201408 45 23
Název CSI MasterFormat 2014Fiberglass-Sandwich-Panel Assemblies
Číslo OmniClass23-13 33 27 11
Název OmniClassCurtain Walls

Dostupnost regionu

Severní Amerika
Anguilla
Antigua a Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamy
Barbados
Belize
Bermudské ostrovy
Britské Panenské ostrovy
Curaçao
Dominika
Dominikánská republika
Gaudeloupe
Grenada
Grónsko
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamajka
Kajmanské ostrovy
Kanada
Karibské Nizozemsko
Kostarika
Kuba
Martinik
Mexiko
Montserrat
Nikaragua
ostrovy Turks a Caicos
Panama
Pannenske Ostrovy
Portoriko
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Svatá Lucie
Svatý Bartoloměj
Svatý Kryštof a Nevis
Svatý Martin
Svatý Martin
Svatý Vincenc a Grenadiny
Trinidad a Tobago