Vitro Architectural Glass

VacuMax™ Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) by Vitro – Where the Window Becomes the Wall®

VacuMax™ vacuum insulating glass (VIG) by Vitro Architectural Glass integrates with any traditional (and even non-traditional) glazing system to maximize insulation performance. With wall-like R-values of R14⁺, VacuMax™ VIG is the ultimate in thermal glazing.

The new tempered VacuMax™ VIG units can be used alone as nominal ¼” glass to replace monolithic (single-pane) glass without needing to replace the framing system or as a substitute for the interior lite in any double- or triple-glazed insulating glass unit (IGU), where it forms a second airspace and creates a hybrid IGU.

R14+ Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) Unit

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A VacuMax™ VIG unit consists of two lites of 4mm glass separated by a non-leaded proprietary metal seal and a vacuum space. The unit’s slim construction and light weight allows it to be incorporated into virtually any traditional glazing system, window frame or curtainwall application.

VacuMax™ VIG Unit Dimensions:

  • Total thickness is just 8.3mm, only slightly thicker than a standard 6mm glass lite.
  • Available in sizes from 12”x12” (0.3m x 0.3m) to 58”x96” (1.45m x 2.45m).

The simplest and most complex Vitro Glass configurations — from a simple monolithic lite of Starphire Ultra-Clear® glass to a double-glazed IGU with a Solarban® low-e coating on the #2 surface and a bird-friendly pattern on surface #1— can benefit from remarkable performance improvements by replacing the innermost lite with a VacuMax™ VIG unit.

Multi-pane IGUs utilizing VacuMax™ VIG units still include traditional airspaces adjacent to traditional glass lites.

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Performance Benefits

VacuMax™ VIG units enhance the performance of any glass configuration by effectively blocking thermal transmission, delivering thermal insulation performance that is 2-4 times better than conventional insulating glass and up to 14 times better than monolithic glass.

Compare the baseline performance of VacuMax™ VIG units to traditional IGU components and configurations.

Attribute Monolithic (Single-Pane) Glass Double-Glazed IGU Triple-Glazed IGU VacuMax™ VIG
U-Value (Btu/hr•ft2•˚F) 1.02 0.29 0.16 0.07
R-Value 1.00 3.40 6.30 14.30
Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) 89% 70% 56% 70%
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) 0.82 0.39 0.31 0.37
STC/OITC* 31/28 34/29 40/32 33/32
Seal Strength N/A 150psi 150psi 3000psi
Thickness 6 mm 25 mm 44 mm 8.3 mm

Above data is for reference only. Calculation method not approved yet by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) for VIG units. Specific product configurations, including substrates and low-e coatings, may affect the performance of constructed glazing systems.
*STC/OITC Tolerance +/-2

Use VacuMax™ VIG to achieve:

  • Extraordinary R-values that deliver energy savings and reduced carbon emissions by way of lower Btu usage
  • Longer life compared to competitive VIG products as a result of SGCC -certified tempered safety glass and a flexible, strong, non-leaded proprietary metal seal to ensure higher vacuum capability
  • Increased acoustic performance for dramatic noise reduction
  • Reduced center of glass condensation at temperatures as low as -58° F
  • Flatness and strength due to the VacuMax™ VIG low temperature sealing technology
  • Generous window-to-wall ratios without sacrificing performance or occupant comfort

VacuMax™ VIG units are available with Solarban® 60 solar control, low-e glass by Vitro Glass, which can help to further enhance the energy efficiency performance of the IGU. When a VacuMax™ VIG unit is used as the interior lite in a hybrid IGU, the exterior lite is available with the full range of Solarban® glass products and substrates by Vitro glass.

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Where to Use VacuMax™ VIG Units

Consider VacuMax™ VIG for exterior glazing applications that require extraordinary insulating performance. VacuMax™ VIG is ideal for residential and commercial projects, including:

  • Renovations
  • New Construction
  • Office buildings
  • Educational institutions
  • Hospitality
  • Healthcare
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Fabrication & Availability

Vitro Glass has partnered with LandGlass and VIG Technologies to become the exclusive provider of their high-performance tempered vacuum insulating glass (VIG) products in North America.

Hybrid glass configurations using VacuMax™ VIG units are exclusively available through the Vitro Certified™ Network of glass fabricators and window manufacturers. VacuMax™ VIG units are always tempered for safety and to ensure they perform exceptionally across indoor and outdoor temperature extremes.

Extended lead times apply to products using VacuMax™ VIG. Please consult with your National Architectural Manager or Commercial Account Manager for additional technical and logistics information.

“Where the window becomes the wall.®” is a registered service mark owned by VIG Technologies LLC.

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