Thermal system solar controller COOL-LITE® KN 148 II RHAPSODY

Product description
COOL-LITE® KN 148 II RHAPSODY combines a neutral ivory appearance with selective solar control. Supplied as a to-be-tempered coated glass, it provides reinforced thermal insulation and reduced solar heat gain while ensuring high optical quality and aesthetic integration for architectural facades and windows.

Benefits & applications
Thanks to its smooth ivory shade, COOL-LITE® KN 148 II RHAPSODY is suited to high-end projects for both non-residential (office buildings, retail, hotels, restaurants) and residential applications (houses, apartments, conservatories), delivering an elegant visual result in urban and natural contexts.

• Aesthetic: Neutral external appearance with a subtle ivory hue, medium external reflection and good colour fidelity.
• Thermal comfort: Continuous solar protection and reinforced thermal insulation to help reduce heating and cooling needs.

Appearance
Provides a neutral external look with ivory reflections and medium external reflection for high visual quality.

Technical information

• Range / Substrate: Available on PLANICLEAR® (clear glass) and DIAMANT® (extra clear glass).
• Thickness: 6 mm – 10 mm.
• Size: Standard jumbo 3.21 x 6.00 m and standard stock sizes.
• Heat treatment: Supplied as a to-be-tempered product; delivered with EASYPRO® temporary surface protection. Must be tempered to reach specified performance; compatible with Heat Soak Test.
• Edge deletion: Edge deletion of the coating is compulsory prior to assembling.
• Insulated glazing unit (IGU): Must be assembled into an IGU with the coating on face 2 (inside the unit).
• Lamination: Can be laminated; when laminated the coating must be on face 4 (outside the laminate).
• Bending: Can be bent; results depend on process and must be validated by trials.
• Enameling: No common approval for enameling of silver-based high-performance coatings.
• Availability: Available worldwide.

Performance
Performance data are provided in the product performance tables and graphics (technical performance table available for glazing and project configuration).

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Model: COOL-LITE® KN 148 II RHAPSODY
• Brand: Saint-Gobain Glass
• Substrate options: PLANICLEAR® (clear) and DIAMANT® (extra clear)
• Thickness range: 6 mm – 10 mm
• Standard jumbo size: 3.21 x 6.00 m (standard stock sizes available)
• Coating position for IGU: face 2 (inside the IGU)
• To be tempered to reach specified performance; compatible with Heat Soak Test
• Edge deletion: compulsory prior to assembling
• Can be laminated (coating on face 4) and can be bent (process-dependent)
• Enameling: no common approval for silver-based high-performance coatings
• Intended applications: facades, windows for residential and non-residential buildings
• Primary function: selective solar control coating with reinforced thermal insulation
• Availability: worldwide