Düsseldorf, Germany – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced today at Glasstec 2014 (Stand B59, Hall 11) new Dow Corning(r) 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant and Dow Corning(r) Transparent Structural Silicone Adhesive (TSSA), two new highly-engineered silicone technologies designed to help architects and manufacturers conserve energy, improve design freedom and extend durability for state-of-the-art building façades. Dow Corning is also spotlighting at the event a next-generation warm-edge system by Kömmerling Chemische Fabrik, based in Pirmasens, Germany, for improved energy savings; and a leading-edge Dow Corning(r) Architectural Insulation Module (AIM(tm)) for seamless, space-saving and energy-efficient façades. Other cutting-edge silicone technologies for high-performance buildings will also be on display.
“For over twenty five years, Dow Corning has collaborated with building industry leaders to engineer some of the most advanced materials technologies in the world to enable buildings that not only sustain energy, but even reduce energy consumption, without compromising aesthetics or functionality,” said Markus Plettau, regional market leader, Europe, High Performance Building Solutions at Dow Corning. “Our new Dow Corning 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant and Dow Corning TSSA will enable us to continue this tradition and lead the industry by driving new architectural design freedoms and streamlining manufacturing to help our global customers innovate more aesthetic and energy-efficient building façades.
New Dow Corning 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant is a fast-curing, high-modulus silicone sealant that could deliver up to 50 percent higher bond strength compared to traditional materials. The bond strength of Dow Corning 3363 Sealant also helps streamline the production of façades by supporting – under the same application conditions – the use of up to 30 percent smaller joints in comparison with more conventional, deeper joint designs that take more time to seal. It enables architects to create gas-filled double- and triple-glazed panels that meet European standard EN 1279 for sealed unit manufacturing, and that could withstand hurricane-level wind loads subject to appropriate joint dimensioning. By enabling such highly engineered structural applications, this advanced material from Dow Corning allows architects and manufacturers to deliver total glazing solutions that sacrifice neither design, safety nor productivity.
Dow Corning TSSA offers crystal clear bonds for fixed-point glass façades. Combining a sleek finish with enhanced energy conservation performance, this next-generation material allows designers to specify frameless, durable spider façade systems for insulating glass units. The adhesive protects the integrity and energy efficiency of the window by bonding directly onto the glass units instead of drilling through the glass panels leaving the gas-filled, insulating glass unit untouched. It is a significant contribution to the overall durability and consistent energy efficiency of insulating glass units.
