Empowering Architectural Excellence: Saflex Structural PVB Interlayer Garners Prestigious Approvals

In a monumental stride, Saflex, a frontrunner in stiff PVB interlayers for glass applications, has attained esteemed approvals from two renowned national authorities. The German Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt) and allgemeine Bauartgenehmigung (aBG), along with the French Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment, CSTB, (Document Technique d’Application (DTA)) have acknowledged the robustness and design flexibility of Saflex Structural PVB interlayers.

Innovative Engineering: Advancements in Structural Design

Saflex Structural PVB interlayer, previously recognized in Germany in 2016, has undergone rigorous validation through comprehensive research at esteemed institutions. The acceptance of its design values by DIBt, even after a decade, signifies its unwavering reliability. The updated German approval now presents enhanced modulus values, especially for wind and snow loads, empowering engineers and specifiers with precise design capabilities and unmatched flexibility. Notably, the augmented modulus values for wind loads (from 2 to 10 MPa) offer unparalleled convenience to architects, making it ideal for balustrade designs.

Pioneering Sustainability: Thin Glass Configurations for Greener Solutions

By integrating Saflex Structural PVB interlayer properties, architects and engineers can opt for thinner glass configurations without compromising safety. This innovation not only reduces the carbon footprint associated with glazing but also presents substantial cost savings. Furthermore, the reduced glass weight might even enable a decrease in required support construction, enhancing the building’s overall sustainability.

A Vision for Excellence: Transforming Architectural Landscapes

“We are thrilled to receive the aBG approval from the German DIBt and DTA approval from France,” expressed Oliver Osborne, Commercial Director of AMI architecture with Eastman, Saflex’s parent company. “We hope this will empower architects and engineers to create more sustainable and cost-effective designs while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.”

Saflex Structural PVB interlayer, engineered from plasticized polyvinyl butyral, epitomizes durability. Designed for structural glazing, it offers exceptional strength, uniform load capacity, interlayer stiffness, and robust adhesion to glass. Tailored for larger glass installations, including railings, glass fins, and glass floors, Saflex Structural PVB interlayer remains steadfast even in extreme temperatures and under heavy loads.

For detailed information about Saflex Structural PVB interlayer and its transformative potential, please visit saflex.com.

About Eastman:

Established in 1920, Eastman stands as a global specialty materials company, dedicated to enhancing everyday life through innovative products. Operating with a commitment to safety and sustainability, Eastman collaborates closely with customers to deliver cutting-edge solutions. With a robust focus on transportation, building and construction, and consumables, Eastman continues to drive innovation and elevate industry standards. Headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, Eastman operates globally, employing around 14,500 professionals and serving customers across 100 countries. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Source: Eastman with additional information added by GlassBalkan

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Providing Unparalleled Architectural Freedom: Saflex Structural PVB Receives French National Approval

Eastman, the leading manufacturer of Saflex PVB for architectural applications, is thrilled to announce the prestigious French national approval granted to laminated glass featuring Saflex Structural (DG) interlayer. This remarkable development paves the way for enhanced project flexibility and design durability, opening new horizons for architects and glass laminators in France.

A Game-Changing Breakthrough for French Building Architecture

For years, the utilization of specialty interlayers, even for non-structural glass design, faced significant limitations in French building architecture. However, the landscape has undergone a transformative shift with the recent French national approval (Document Technique d’Application or DTA) bestowed upon Saflex Structural (DG) interlayer.

Unparalleled Approval for Saflex Structural

While stiff PVB interlayers have been embraced by the European architectural market for nearly a decade, their acceptance and adoption in France have remained elusive due to stringent qualifications governing the use of nonstandard interlayer products in glass design. Saflex Structural stands apart as the sole stiff PVB interlayer approved for application in France. This prestigious approval stems from exhaustive testing conducted by the Scientific and Technical Center for Buildings, complemented by registration with the esteemed French certification body CEKAL.

Empowering Architectural Creativity with Enhanced Flexibility

Oliver Osborne, the commercial director of AMI architecture at Eastman, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Glass serves as a pivotal design element in architecture. The endorsement by the French Scientific and Technical Center for Buildings (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment; CSTB) of laminated glass incorporating our Saflex Structural PVB interlayer presents a remarkable advantage for French architects, facade engineers, and glass laminators. They will now enjoy greater freedom and an expanded array of product options to realize sustainable designs.”

Unlocking New Design Possibilities

This approval empowers the creation and utilization of laminated safety glass utilizing Saflex Structural as the interlayer, capitalizing on its enhanced mechanical properties. Facade engineers benefit from the provision of interlayer modulus values for various load scenarios, unlocking architectural flexibility and a wider range of options. Notably, reducing glass thickness in laminated glass contributes to embodied carbon reduction in sustainable construction—a feat made possible by special stiff or structural interlayers such as Saflex Structural.

The Document Technique D’Application for Saflex Structural can be accessed at https://www.ccfat.fr/.

The Epitome of Strength and Resilience: Saflex Structural (DG) Interlayer

Saflex Structural (DG) interlayer stands as a robust and resilient film crafted from plasticized polyvinyl butyral, purpose-built for structural glazing applications. Boasting superior structural capacity, heightened uniform load capacity, increased interlayer rigidity, and exceptional glass adhesion, this interlayer proves ideal for expansive glass installations and structural projects like railings, glass fins, and glass floors. Saflex Structural ensures glass integrity even under extreme temperatures, impact, and load, instilling confidence in its reliability and performance.

Elevate your architectural vision with Saflex Structural (DG) interlayer—the epitome of strength and endurance for structural glazing projects.

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