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1620UT/1620UT SSG Curtain Wall System: Ultra Thermal Performance With A Slim Sightline

November 24, 2021

Merging a slim, sleek sightline with advanced thermal performance and seismic testing, the 1620UT/1620UT SSG Curtain Wall System touts a powerful combination of features.

Built on the success of the 1600UT Curtain Wall, the 1620UT/1620UT SSG Curtain Wall System delivers versatility and reliability, making it an excellent choice for low- to mid-rise applications in climates where high thermal or seismic performing façades are needed.

This 1620UT/1620UT SSG Curtain Wall System features an engineered polymer thermal separator and accommodates 1/4”, 1” and 1 3/4” glazing infills. This curtain wall integrates seamlessly with other high thermal performing windows and doors from Kawneer to create a complete, advanced, thermally efficient solution for commercial buildings.

Tested to US and Canadian standards and featuring a slimmed-down sightline, the 1620UT/1620UT SSG Curtain Wall System allows occupants to see more and stay comfortable all year round, whatever the weather brings.

1620UT/1620UT SSG Curtain Wall System: Ultra Thermal Performance With A Slim Sightline

Key Features Include:

  • 1620UT Curtain Wall System is a high thermal performance, outside glazed, captured curtain wall system
  • 1620UT SSG is a high thermal performance, structural silicone glazed curtain
  • wall system
  • Innovative design delivers high thermal performance while leveraging 1600 Wall System architecture
  • 1620UT/1820UT SSG has a 2" narrow (50.8) sight line
  • Standard infill options 1/4" (6.4), 1" (25.4), and 1-3/4" (44.5)
  • Standard 6" (152.4) or 7-1/2" (190.5) depth systems for double glazed 1" (25.4) infill and 6-3/4" (171.5) or 8-1/4" (209.6) depth for triple glazed 1-3/4" (44.5) infill
  • Thermally Broken by means of a continuous 1" (25.4) low conductance engineered polymer
  • Comprehensively tested to high performance air, water, structural, seismic and thermal and acoustical standards
  • Concealed fastener joinery creates smooth, monolithic appearance
  • Open-back horizontals and perimeters are available for cost savings
  • Shear block fabrication method
  • Corner mullions and Splayed mullions
  • Offers integrated entrance framing systems
  • Silicone compatible glazing materials for long-lasting seals
  • Two color option
  • Permanodic® anodized finishes in seven choices
  • Painted finishes in standard and custom choices

Optional Features

  • Steel reinforcement available
  • Rain screen and backpans
  • Deep covers
  • Heavy-weight mullions available
  • Fiberglass pressure plates available
  • 1620UT (captured system) integrates with standard Kawneer windows and GLASSvent™ for curtain wall
  • Profit$Maker® Plus die sets available

Product Applications

  • Ideal for low- to mid-rise applications where high performance is desired

Learn more about 1620UT/1620UT SSG Curtain Wall system >

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Company: Kawneer Co., Inc.

Source: https://www.kawneer.com/kawneer/north_america/en/product.asp?cat_id=&prod_id=4701&desc=thermal-ssg-curtain-wall-system



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