Insulated Glass Technical Resource - Articles Pool
As a service to learning more about the insulated glass
procedure – and taking steps for improvements for all fabricators,
please find many informative articles that we have compiled related
to the IG process.
These articles should be of interest to most and help to educate those
in the IG business – whether ‘new’ to your company
or as a ‘refresher course’ to those working on the floor.
Over time, we hope to increase the scope of these articles, so that
your company can use these articles as an information base, for the
betterment of your insulated glass production – which ultimately
benefits Fenzi North America as your sealant supplier.
Recent Industry News
“Concerns
for Glass Walled Building Systems”
Industry people respond to recent CBC Toronto news reports.
Air Spacer Profiles
"IGMA
Spacer Thermal Performance Study"
IGMA study, performed by WestLab Canada – written
by Jeff Baker, February
"Evaluation
of Window Thermal Performance"
Article
dealing with improvements in thermal performance of windows
Written by Prof. Franz Feldmeier - University of Applied
Sciences, Rosenheim - from International Glass Review -
Issue 1 2000
Argon
"Filling
The Bill" – The Real Cost of
Gas Filling
Article by Joe Almasy, reprinted from US Glass May 2003 – deals
with the hidden costs associated with process of argon gas
filling.
“
KABOOM !” – There goes Another Argon Filled Unit
Article by Al Jaugelis, reprinted from US Glass April 1999 – deals
with the effect of argon escaping from the air space and
the unit ‘imploding”
Desiccant
“Role
of Desiccants”
Article reprinted from Glass Magazine September 2005 – written
by Steve Meisel. Explains the role of desiccant in the
IG process and the importance of handling the desiccant
in a proper manner.
“Desiccant
Selection”
Article reprinted from US Glass 1999 – written
by David C. Darwin and Gregory R. Schoofs. While a few years
old since first published, this article remains to be of
interest - explains the different desiccant types available
and what the purpose of each is.
“Role
of Desiccants”
Presentation to IGMA in September 2006 from Steve Meisel – Dealing
with the role of desiccants in the IG process
Glass - Washing and Handling
“AFG Customer Technical Services – Washing
and Washer Maintenance”
Technical bulletin from AFG for proper glass washing and
glass washer maintenance.
“Pilkington – Technical
Bulletin - Machine Cleaning Low E”
Technical bulletin from Pilkington on proper Low E cleaning
technique.
“Pilkington – Technical Bulletin – Protecting
Flat Glass Surfaces”
Technical bulletin from Pilkington, on proper handling to
avoid damage to glass.
“Handle
With Care”
Article reprinted from US Glass issue, dated October 2005.
Author Dez Farnady discusses measures to take to properly
handle glass and avoid breakage.
Edgetech
IG – “Glass Handling and Storage”
Edgetech
IG Technical Bulletin- Number 121301 – dealing
with proper handling of glass to ensure minimal damage thru
IG process.
PPG “Glass
Washing Technical Bulletin”
PPG Technical Bulletin – TD 144 – Recommended
glass washing techniques, suggested from PPG. Good review
for what required to clean your glass surface of contaminates.
Truseal “Glass
Washer Malfunctions”
Truseal Technical Bulletin – July 27, 2004 – Review
of what can go wrong with your glass washer. Some examples
listed so you are aware of what to watch for, to ensure the
quality in your glass cleanliness is maintained.
“Insulated Glass – The
Unseen Enemy”
Article re-printed from Glass Digest March 2000 – Written
by Ken Shelbourne of Truseal Technologies. Deals with the
possibility of unseen contaminants remaining on the glass
surface after washing.
“Preventing
Moisture Stains on Stored Glass”
Pilkington Technical Bulletin, dealing with precautions to prevent glass
from staining while in storage.
Glass Miscellaneous
“Hazy Shades – Fogging
Potential in Insulating Glass Units”
Interesting article by Bob Spindler, from
Cardinal IG. Reprinted from US Glass April 2004, dealing
with many of the potential
possibilities of chemical fogging in the IG unit’s
airspace and onto the glass surface.
Certification
“IGMA
Certification Manual for the Harmonized (HIGS) Insulating
Glass Standard – ASTM E 2190”
Insulating
Glass Manufacturers Alliance manual for procedures on certifying
your insulated glass. IGMA administers a voluntary
certification program for insulating glass units.
“Comparison
of Certification Test Methods”
Edgetech IG Technical
Bulletin - Number 040204 – good
comparison chart of the various testing methods for insulated
glass certification standards currently in use in North
America.
“NFRC
Reasons For Certifying IG”
Glass Magazine (March 2007) eNews notice on reasons for
IG certification and the plans of NFRC to move forward with
a certification program.
“Certification for
Dummies”
How to Certify your IG production and Why You Should
Article written by Margaret Webb, IGMA Director. First appeared in US Glass
February 2005. Interesting article compares the various standards for
certifying your insulating glass, including the new HIGS standard
Quality Control
“Improving
the Durability of Your IG Production”Interesting article written by Jim Plavecsky, from Glass
Canada April 2001.While dated, article informative and deals
with the QC practices that all staff involved should watch
for during manufacturing procedure
Sealant Articles
“The
Case For Liquid Polysulphide”
Interesting article written by Alessandro Fenzi – taken
from Glass Technology magazine in April 2002. With the closing
of Rohm & Haas polymer plant in 2001, polysulphide use
continues to be viable and the proper choice for use in IG
production by manufacture’s.
