Solar control glass panel COOL-LITE® SKN 183 & 183 II

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
COOL-LITE® SKN 183 & SKN 183 II are solar-control architectural glasses offering exceptional colour neutrality and very high visible light transmission. They are designed for façade applications where maximal daylight is required without compromising solar control and thermal performance.

BENEFITS & APPLICATIONS

• Daylight: High visible light transmission (TL ≈ 75%) for increased natural lighting in educational, healthcare and residential/commercial projects; supports occupant comfort and accurate colour rendering.
• Thermal comfort: Solar control properties combined with improved thermal insulation to help reduce HVAC sizing.
• Neutral aesthetic: Extremely transparent with low reflection for discreet façades and bright interiors.
• Versatility: SKN 183 II suitable for face #2 and #3 in IGUs; compatible with 4BIRD® frit designs for bird-protection and design flexibility while maintaining performance.

• Typical application sectors: Educational facilities, Healthcare, Mixed-use developments, Commercial and Residential façades requiring high daylight income.

Environmental & certification note: Covered by a verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Cradle to Cradle Certified® V4.0 Bronze.

APPEARANCE
COOL-LITE® SKN 183 & 183 II deliver extreme colour neutrality across viewing angles, low reflectance and excellent optical clarity.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Range / Substrate:
Available on PLANICLEAR®, DIAMANT® and ORAÉ® (low-carbon).

Thickness:
4–10 mm (to-be-tempered up to 12 mm).

Sizes:
Standard jumbo: 3.21 x 6.00 m; stock sizes available; overlength up to 18 m for to-be-tempered versions.

Processing:

• Annealed: Available in annealed form.
• Heat-treatment: To-be-tempered version (suffix II). Delivered with EASYPRO® temporary surface protection; final tempering required to meet specified performance and aesthetics. Compatible with Heat Soak Test.
• Edge deletion: Coating edge deletion mandatory prior to IGU assembly.
• Insulated glazing unit (IGU): Coating positioned on face 2 of the IGU. SKN 183 II can also be used on face 3 with different aesthetic and thermal outcomes.
• Lamination: Possible with coating placed outside the laminate (coating on face 4).
• Bending: To-be-tempered version (II) can be bent; bending performance requires validation trials.
• Enameling: No general approval for enameling on silver-based high-performance coatings; exceptions exist for specific designs on SKN 183 II.
• Annealed and to-be-tempered versions show similar performance and outdoor reflection compatibility.

PERFORMANCE
Highest visible light transmission within the COOL-LITE® range combined with solar control and improved thermal insulation in appropriate IGU configurations. Tools and services: CALUMEN® glazing configurator, Overlength services and EASYPRO® temporary surface protection.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Model: COOL-LITE® SKN 183 & 183 II
• Brand: Saint-Gobain Glass
• Substrates: PLANICLEAR®, DIAMANT®, ORAÉ® (low-carbon)
• Thickness range: 4–10 mm (to-be-tempered up to 12 mm)
• Standard jumbo size: 3.21 x 6.00 m; overlength up to 18 m (to-be-tempered)
• Available versions: Annealed; To-be-tempered (suffix II)
• Coating position in IGU: face 2 (can also be used on face 3)
• Edge deletion: compulsory before assembly
• Lamination: possible with coating outside the laminate (coating on face 4)
• Bending: possible for to-be-tempered version (validation trials recommended)
• Compatible with Heat Soak Test
• Performance highlight: ~75% light transmission in TGU configurations (with DIAMANT® substrate and ECLAZ®LUMI low-e in face #5)
• Certifications: Verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD); Cradle to Cradle Certified® V4.0 Bronze
• Availability: Worldwide