Solar controller COOL-LITE® KS 146 II

Product description
COOL-LITE® KS 146 II is a selective solar control glass combining effective solar protection with a silver-reflective exterior aesthetic. Designed for façades, it contributes to interior comfort and building energy efficiency while offering a neutral transmission appearance from inside.

Benefits & Applications
The silver-reflective finish adapts to various architectural contexts or can be used to create distinctive façades. Recommended for non-residential and residential façades including office buildings, retail, hotels and residential projects.

• Aesthetic: Silver-reflective exterior appearance for integration or standout façades.
• Solar control: Limits solar heat transmission to support thermal comfort and reduce cooling load.

Appearance
Neutral visible transmission with silver reflections on the exterior face, providing a consistent façade look.

Technical information

• Range: COOL-LITE® KS range.
• Substrate: PLANICLEAR® (clear glass); PLANILUX® (clear glass); DIAMANT® (extra clear glass).
• Thickness: 4 mm to 10 mm.
• Size: Standard jumbo 3.21 x 6.00 m (standard stock size).

Processing

• Heat-treatment: Product to be tempered; tempering is required to reach specified performance and aesthetics. Compatible with Heat Soak Test.
• Edge deletion: Coating edge deletion is compulsory before assembly.
• Insulated glazing unit (IGU): Must be assembled into an IGU with the coating positioned on face 2 (inner surface of the unit).
• Lamination: Laminatable with the coating placed on face 4 (outside of the laminate).
• Enameling: No common approval exists for enameling silver-based high-performance coatings.

Availability
Available worldwide.

Tools & Service
Manufacturer tools and configurators (e.g., Calumen® glazing configurator) are available to explore combinations and glazing configurations.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Brand: Saint-Gobain Glass
• Commercial name / model: COOL-LITE® KS 146 II
• Function: Selective solar control coating with silver aesthetic
• Substrates: PLANICLEAR®, PLANILUX®, DIAMANT®
• Thickness range: 4 mm to 10 mm
• Standard size: Jumbo 3.21 x 6.00 m (standard stock size)
• Heat treatment: To-be-tempered (tempering required); compatible with Heat Soak Test
• Edge treatment: Edge deletion of the coating compulsory before assembly
• IGU assembly: Must be assembled into an IGU with coating on face 2
• Lamination: Possible with coating placed outside of the laminate (coating on face 4)
• Enameling: No common approval for enameling of silver-based high-performance coatings
• Aesthetic: Neutral transmission with silver reflections (silver-reflective outer appearance)
• Primary applications: Façades for non-residential and residential buildings
• Availability: Worldwide