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Artglass Lifetime Acrylic

YOUR ART DESERVES THE BEST

Artglass Lifetime Acrylic is made from the purest acrylic substrate and treated with anti-reflective coatings that minimize visible light reflection and ensure maximum clarity.

It meets all of the requirements for professional art conservation and blocks more than 99% of UV light. It is also shatter-resistant, providing additional physical protection.

 

 

MINIMIZES REFLECTIONS

BLOCKS 99% OF UV LIGHT

LIGHTWEIGHT AND SHATTER-RESISTANT 

Artglass Lifetime Acrylic is the best choice of protection for any valuable and important artwork or display. It is the recommended choice of glazing for seismic zones, public areas, and any other environment that poses a risk of glass breakage. The lightweight acrylic material also makes it easier to transport framed artworks. Artglass Lifetime Acrylic is the ultimate all-around choice for transparency, UV block, and physical protection.

THE BEST ACRYLIC CHOICE FOR CUSTOM FRAMING

The hard coating of the acrylic substrate protects the glazing from minor scratches and ensures exceptional durability.

Artglass Lifetime Acrylic has masking film on both sides to make the handling and storage of the glazing as convenient as possible.

FIND OUT MORE ON ARTGLASS WEBSITE!

https://artglass.groglass.com/product/artglass-lifetime-acrylic/

 

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • Premium-quality acrylic substrate for maximum clarity
  • Available in 3mm, 4,5mm, and 6mm thicknesses
  • Reflections reduced to ~1%, visible light transmission increased to 98%
  • 99% conservation-grade UV block is certified by the National Physical Laboratory in the UK, according to EN 410
  • Neutral and stable colour of the remaining 1%  reflection
  • Anti-static protection from dust and particles (conductivity 1.0 x 109 ohms/square)
  • Up to 1970 x 2580 mm stock sheet size, available in a range of popular cut-sizes, e.g., 1490 x 1930, 1300 x 1930,  1100 x 1710
  • Meets the requirements of the ISO 18902 & ISO 18916 (Photographic Activity Test)
  • Follows the standards of the Fine Art Trade Guild and Professional Picture Framers Association
  • For additional resources and product information, visit the Artglass Framer Resources page

 

 

Sapphire AR Protect™

Sapphire AR 99 Protect is the highest quality, virtually invisible laminated glass. It offers the highest UV protection and is a physical safety solution. If it breaks, Sapphire AR 99 Protect remains attached to the laminating foil. Because of its durability and ease of handling, Sapphire AR 99 Protect is the preferred anti-reflective glass of the world’s leading designers and architects.

THIS SAPPHIRE™ PRODUCT HAS THE FOLLOWING FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

  • NO REFLECTION – less than 0.5% pers surface
  • IMPROVED TRANSMISSION – up to 98%
  • SHATTER RESISTANT
  • EASY TO CLEAN AND ABRASION RESISTANT – meets ISO standards
  • NEUTRAL COLORS IN REFLECTION AND NO COLOR SHIFT UNDER AN ANGLE
  • SUITABLE FOR POST PROCESSING
  • HIGH DURABILITY AND LONG LIFETIME OF THE COATING

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Glass substrate Thickness, mm Maximum size, mm Reflection Transmission UV-protection
Sapphire AR PROTECT™ Pre-laminated Low-iron 4.4, 6.4, 8.8, 9.5, 10.8, 11.5, 12.8, 13.5 2250×3210 <1% ~98% up to 100%
    • For other glass thickness please contact us at sales@groglass.com
    • UV protection is calculated as an average UV light blocking capability in 280-380 nm spectral region
    • The values are calculated for 4mm thick glass, based on the Standard DIN EN 410
    • For additional technical documentation please follow this link http://www.groglass.com/documents.

References (Architecture)

  • Singapore ZOO in Singapore
  • Hugo Boss store in Madrid, Spain
  • Porsche design store in Munich, Germany
  • Dior stores in Chicago, USA
  • Botanic Garden in Berlin, Germany

* – Institutions listed above, are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement of any products by the institutions or their employees.

References (Museums)

  • Louvre Museum in Paris, France
  • The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • The King Abdul-Aziz Museum in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
  • Al Diriyah Museum in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
  • The Forbidden City in Beijing, China
  • Imperial War Museum in London, UK
  • Hubei Provincial museum in Wuhan, China
  • National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan
  • The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia
  • The Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain
  • National Gallery in London, UK
  • The Summer Palace in Beijing, China
  • The Vatican Museums in Vatican City, Vatican
  • The Gemeentemuseum Den Haag in The Hague, The Netherlands
  • The Pinacoteca do Estado Museum in Sao Paulo, Brasil
  • Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, France
  • The National Museum in Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
  • The State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia
  • National Gallery Singapore, Singapore

* – Institutions listed above, are for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement of any products by the institutions or their employees.

Applications (Architecture)

  • Architectural interiors
  • Facades and shop fronts
  • Museums and museum displays
  • Panoramic restaurants
  • Showrooms
  • Luxury commercial decoration
  • Stadiums/arenas
  • Historical preservation
  • Waiting rooms
  • Display windows
  • Cash dispensers
  • Petrol stations
  • Display cases
  • Balustrades
  • Store fixtures
  • Lobbies
  • Foyers
  • TV and recording studios
  • Observation rooms
  • Display units
  • Internal partitions
  • Interpreter / sound booths
  • Zoos and aquariums
  • Terrariums and vivariums
  • Airports
  • Control towers

Artglass AR 99 Protect™

For a safe and enduring framing of larger pieces choose Artglass AR 99 Protect. It will improve the display clarity and provide a reflection-free protection for your cherished exhibits.

The optimal thickness of 4,4mm laminate consists of two panes of premium clarity low-iron glass and a polyvinyl butyral interlayer bonding the glass panes together and preventing the glass from splitting up into large sharp pieces when broken. This type of glass also provides an absolute UV protection* by blocking out 100 % of any harmful UV rays.

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See more of what Artglass AR 99 Protect has to offer!

  • Eliminated reflections
  • Maximum UV protection
  • Shatter-resistance
  • Improved light transmission
  • Easy to clean and scratch-resistant
  • Neutral reflection color and no color shift under an angle
  • High durability and long lifetime of the coating
  • Passing photographic activity test (PAT) ISO 18916

FIND OUT MORE ON THE ARTGLASS WEBSITE!

artglass.groglass.com

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Reflection Transmission UV-protection Thickness, mm
Artglass AR 99 ~1% ~97% ~99% 2.5
Artglass Lifetime Acrylic <1% >98% ~99% 3
Artglass AR 70 <1% >99% >70% 2-3
Artglass AR 92 <1% >98% ~92% 2-3
Artglass AR 99 Protect <1% ~98% up to 100% 4.4-6.4
Artglass UV 99 ~8% ~89% ~99% 2
  • Up to 2250x3210mm big sheets are available, while most popular are the cut-sizes, e.g., 1000x1600mm; 1200x1600mm and 1219x2050mm.
  • Sheets in standard inch sizes are also available, e.g., 24”x36”, 32″x40″ and others.
  • UV protection is calculated as an average UV light blocking capability in 280-380 nm spectral region.
  • For other glass thicknesses, please contact us at sales@groglass.com
  • The values are calculated for 2mm thick glass, based on the Standard DIN EN 410
  • For additional technical documentation please follow this link http://www.groglass.com/documents

Applications

  • Picture Framing
  • Custom Framing
  • Conservation Framing
  • 3D Object Framing
  • Museum displays
  • Interior applications