Pilkington Planar™ structural glass systems have a proven track record in the most demanding applications. Architects can have absolute confidence in our ability to create soaring facades, roofs, canopies or even clad an entire building knowing that the client will receive the most highly engineered system in the market backed by the most respected glass manufacturer in the world.

How It Works

Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing system provides a flush glass surface by utilising stainless steel fittings housed in countersunk holes to fix the glass facade back to the structure instead of using the more conventional framed systems. The result is a fully engineered system with the minimum of structure and the maximum visual clarity. A silicone seal between adjacent panels provides weatherproofing.

Benefits 

Stronger 

The laminated glass in the Planar™ | SentryGlas® System is substantially stronger than traditional PVB laminated systems. Therefore, while the system still offers the same high levels of performance synonymous with Pilkington Planar™, it can be made with a thinner glass. 

Lighter 

The use of custom-designed Pilkington Planar™ fittings in combination with stronger laminated glass panels results in a Planar™ | SentryGlas® System typically being much lighter than its more conventional PVB counterpart. This can result in larger panels, a reduced number of support fixings reducing their visual impact, as well as providing cost savings. 

Safer 

Tests have proven that the Planar™ | SentryGlas® System has residual strength, even with both glass components broken. This brings greater peace of mind in locations subject to typhoons or hurricanes, and makes it possible to specify laminated glass for canopies and skylights with limited access for maintenance.