UltraVue® Laminated Glass
- 99% UV Protection, Abrasion Resistant, Anti-reflective, Safety & Shatter Resistant, Security
This high performance glazing solution delivers an exceptional viewing experience with its nearly invisible finish and its crystal clear color neutrality combined with superior safety, protection and security to minimize risk of injury and safeguard artwork in the event the glazing is broken or damaged. Made in the USA and readily available through our worldwide network of authorized distributors.
Product Details
Features
- Virtually eliminates reflections
- Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
- Water White substrate provides crystal clear color transmission
- Optimal light transmission brightens colors
- Shatter resistance safeguards against injury and damage to artwork
- Enhanced surface for better durability and easy cleaning
- Proprietary coating is engineered for permanence.
Applications
- Framing or display cases for cultural heritage and fine art collections
- Security – if glass breaks, designed for shards to remain in place to safeguard the object until the glass is replaced
- 99% UV protection for light sensitive objects
- Irreplaceable works of art
- Shadowboxes for displaying objects
- Framing for high traffic areas where safety is a concern
- When rigidity and strength are required and weight is not a concern
- When permeability of display materials is a concern
- For enclosures (display cases and sealed packages) that will be used for long periods
- For parchment, albumin, panel paintings, and other media sensitive to fluctuations in relative humidity
Testing & Certifications
- Passes Photographic Activity Test (PAT) ISO 18916
- Meets ISO 18902 section 3.9
- Passes Outgassing Oddy Test
- Passes Humidity Resistance MIL-C-48497A para 4.5.3.2
- Passes RoHS Compliance ASTM B117-03
- Passes Corrosion Resistance (Salt Fog) ASTM B117-03
- Passes Coating Adhesion (Snap Tape) ASTM D3359-09
- Passes Solubility MIL-C-48497A
- Meets Swinging Punch Bag Test ANSI Z97.1-2009 Class B & CPSC 16 CRF 1201 CPSC Category I rating
- Meets Pendulum Tire Drop Test EN 12600:2002: 4.4mm meets Classification 2(B)2; 8.8mm meets Classification 1(B)1
- Resistance to Manual Attack EN 356: 8.8mm meets P2A
- Accelerated Aging 2000 hours (~100 years) of Q-sun Xenon Arc Testing at exposure intensity of 100,000 lux properties remain unchanged
- Conservation Grade UV Protection
- ISO 18902 Photo Safe
Technical Info
- Substrate: Water White Low Iron Glass
- Interlayer: PVB
- Coating: Double-Sided Anti-Reflective
- Thickness: 4.4mm & 8.8mm
- Maximum Size: 72″ x 120″ / 1830mm x 3050mm
- Reflection: <1% (double-sided)
- Transmission: >98% (total)
- UV Block: up to 99% of 300nm to 380nm
Resources
Exhibit Designer Sell Sheet
English
Range of Anti-Reflective Acrylic and Glass Solutions. For Protection & Display of Priceless Cultural
Heritage and Fine Art Collections
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UltraVue® Laminated Glass Fact Sheet
Trusted Fine Art Acrylic Glass Solutions
English
With over 50 years of proven protection and preservation, Tru Vue fine art acrylic and glass solutions are trusted by conservation and fine art professionals to protect and display the most celebrated works of art in the world. We work closely with the museum community to develop our products to meet superior aesthetic and conservation standards.
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Exhibition & Collections Brand Brochure
English
Since 1970, the framing, museum, and design communities have trusted Tru Vue® glass and acrylic solutions to protect
and display cultural heritage objects and fine works of art. Our exceptional glazing combines unrivaled aesthetics with
unmatched performance to meet the most stringent conservation standards and exceed the highest expectations.
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Custom Framing Product Portfolio
English
With over 50 years of proven protection and preservation, Tru Vue fine art acrylic and glass solutions are trusted by conservation and fine art professionals to protect and display the most celebrated works of art in the world.
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UltraVue® Laminated Glass FAQs
Is all UV filtering glazing the same?
No. There is a distinct difference between UV filtering glazing and glazing that provides UV protection. According to PPFA Guidelines for Framing Works of Art on Paper, for glazing to be labeled as providing UV protection, it must block at least 97% of the UV rays in the 300 to 380 nanometer range.
Tru Vue Conservation Grade glass and acrylic products offer this level of protection. In providing at least 97% UV protection, Tru Vue Conservation Grade products are considered “photo-safe” by meeting ISO 18902 and passing ISO 18916.
Is the UV coating permanent?
Yes. Tru Vue manufactures its Conservation Grade glass products by applying an inorganic silica-based UV inhibiting coating to the glass surface. The UV coating is “baked” into the glass, producing a permanently bonded coating. Tru Vue Conservation Grade glass products have been field tested for over 20 years and do not delaminate or degrade over time.
Specific to acrylic products, Tru Vue does not apply a UV coating to its Conservation Grade acrylic products. The UV protection is provided within the acrylic substrate and is permanent.
Care & Handling
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