Vitro Architectural Glass announced the launch of EcoArmor Protective Topcoat, an advanced full surface protective coating on select Solarban solar control low-e glasses that safeguards throughout transit, storage and fabrication.
Product details
EcoArmor Protective Topcoat delivers full surface protection without added waste, time consuming removal steps or disposal costs. Engineered to remain on the glass through tempering, EcoArmor™ Protective Topcoat streamlines fabrication workflows and delivers measurable performance advantages in demanding production environments.
Currently available on Solarban 90 glass, in real world trials, EcoArmor Protective Topcoat has helped fabricators reduce tempering cycle times by 10–20%, minimize roll wave distortion and decrease edge kink by up to 33% on glass with pre-temper edge deletion.
Fully compatible with standard fabrication practices, including cutting, seaming and washing operations, fabricators can process glass with EcoArmor™ Protective Topcoat using the same equipment already in place for coated glass, with no need for special handling.
What people are saying
“A significant win for both quality control and production efficiency, EcoArmor Protective Topcoat is proven to also support environmental performance goals,” says Adam Polcyn, Vitro’s Vice President of Research and Development. “In trials with our Vitro Certified Network of fabricators, they consistently observed more uniform glass exiting the furnace compared to alternative products, along with improved production flow, higher overall quality and a solution that is environmentally sound.”
“EcoArmor Protective Topcoat is a game-changing alternative that eliminates film removal altogether without additional cost,” says Diez. “By delivering protection all the way to the furnace, it reduces waste, improves efficiency and provides a cleaner, more modern approach to producing high-performance Solarban glass.”