General
General Questions
Yes. Both PriWatt Glass and PriWatt self-adhesive film are certified by Underwriters Laboratories – UL E514182. Besides that PriWatt PDLC interlayer is also tested by INTERTEK – ASTM E662, ASTM E1354 and SMP 880-C
Yes, PriWatt Glass is certified by SGCC and successfully tested by Black Waters boiling test ANSI/CAN 16 CFR 1201 and ANSI/CAN impact test.
NO. Our EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR provide professional PriWatt™ products installation service in USA or Canada.
Yes, you can order a user-friendly sample kit here.
Refer to our Quote Form. Our representatives will contact you to discuss details and drawings.
PriWatt Film orders can be manufactured and ready for dispatch within 10 days. PriWatt Glass orders may take up to 30-40 days. Contact us to discuss potential timeframes for your project.
Beyond our USA production facilities, we have additional manufacturing facilities in Canada and overseas to support capacities of any size.
Yes. PriWatt PDLC film, the active component used in our product, comes in rolls of 46”, 60”, and 70” widths each with a maximum length of 140”.
Yes, Smart Glass Technologies offers two (2) year warranty on our PriWatt™ switchable PDLC film and three (3) year warranty on our PriWatt™ laminated glass products. We do offer up to a 10 year extended warranty that can be purchased (Please consult with one of our sales representatives).
Beyond our USA production facilities, we have additional manufacturing facilities in Canada and overseas to support capacities of any size.
Yes – we also use different interlayers to make custom laminated glass products that can be viewed here.
Technical
Technical Questions
Yes. In its opaque (default/off) state, PriWatt PDLC effectively blocks 99.9%+ of harmful UV rays. With the use of certain glass types, and/or a variety of interlayers, we are also able to increase the energy efficiency of the product.
Unfortunately this is not possible. Each Privacy Glass panel is manufactured to specific measurements. Once sizes have been confirmed they cannot be altered.
Our PriWatt PDLC operates on standard line voltage (120V AC) through a transformer that delivers 48-54V AC Power and consumes less than 1 watt per square foot of glass/film area.
Yes. Your electrician can install a remote control device, motion sensor, timer, dimmer or integrate into an existing automation system.
PriWatt Glass installs in the same environments and with the same tools as most standard glazing. However, you must use our specified silicones, and an electrician must be engaged to handle the electrical wiring.
PriWatt PDLC products should be cleaned with a soft cloth and gentle cleanser. Avoid harsh chemicals and the use of sharp instruments. Ensure you remove all liquids that may have collected around edges during the cleaning process.
It is ‘transparent’ once switched on. %VLT (Visual Light Transmission) is approximately 77%-82% when viewed straight on. Depending upon lighting conditions in its installed environment, you can expect to see a 25%-30% ‘scattered light reflection’ or ‘haze’ while in its transparent state.
PriWatt™ Film is custom manufactured using special equipment to insure straight cuts, however our team can cut or trim PriWatt™ Film on the site without compromising its effect.
Even though PriWatt Glass is highly technological, it installs the same as most other standard glazing. We can work with your choice of glazing contractor.
This is a normal characteristic of all Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals (PDLC) laminated glass products. When we cut the PDLC interlayer to size it is always undersized by 1/8” along each edge – this would typically give you a total 1/4” deficiency across both width and height of the glass size. When the glass is laminated it is subjected to pressure and heat. During this process the switchable interlayer shrinks, increasing the edge clearing slightly further. This clear portion of the glass provides essential protection to the liquid crystals from damage and/or contamination during both the laminating process and later when the panel is installed. It is not possible to have the PDLC interlayer right up to the edge of the glass.
As long as the proper voltage is maintained, there are no special maintenance concerns apart from the following care:To meet limited warranty requirements and to ensure the longevity of the PriWatt PDLC interlayer it is important that PriWatt Glass is switched off for a minimum of 4 hours out of every 24 hours.Timer: A 24-hour timer is highly recommended to be installed for each power supply/transformer or group of power supplies/transformers to ensure that the PriWatt PDLC glass is turned ‘off’ for the minimal 4 hour period. If a timer is not used, switching ON and OFF daily is encouraged to ensure that the panels remain functional.
PriWatt™ has a Visual Light Transmittance of approximately 77%-82% with 3% clarity in its ‘off’ state, and blocks 99.9% of UV rays.
Yes. This combination is the most energy efficient. We also make our double glazed PriWatt Glass units using Argon gas and TriSeal super spacer to minimise the convection currents within, providing a high quality IGU.
Yes. We can manufacture PriWatt Glass to be used in either a framed or semi-framed door panel. It can also be made for exterior double-glazed doors (or windows). For hinged doors or windows a special electrical power transfer device is needed.
A variety of coloured glass and/or tinted films may be incorporated into a PriWatt Glass panel to achieve a decorative or coloured effect. However, once colour has been applied it will always be present and may affect the transparency when in the active, ‘ON’ state.
Yes. This design feature can be created by having a PriWatt laminated with only a percentage of it covered with Switchable PriWatt film, and the rest of the glass in clear. The percentage can be varied to whatever proportion of PriWatt Glass you would like, and even as to how many portions (or strips) you would like.
Yes. Panels can be laminated with a proprietary acoustic interlayer and/or double glazed. As a guide, a standard PriWatt panel provides an Acoustic Rating of Rw 36. For effective acoustic performance of a room all walls, doors and windows must have the proper seals in place.
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