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May 28, 2020

GGF Launches 10 New Technical Datasheets

GGF Launches 10 New Technical Datasheets

During the COVID-19 lockdown, the GGF Technical Team have not only been providing technical support to Members but have also been busy updating and creating no less than 10 new Technical Datasheets and in a refreshing re-design. 

The Datasheets have been updated and aligned with the very latest legislation and industry developments. 

The product categories covered in the revisions are the 4.8.1 Datasheet regarding Mirrors – the Visual Quality Standard for Installed Mirrors and the 5.18 series for Window Film. (Adhesive Backed Polymeric Filmed Glass).

The GGF Technical Team and now working on revising more Datasheets in Section 4 of The Glazing Manual including Datasheet 4.8 “Recommendations for fitting Mirrors” and Series 4.6 which includes a series of five Datasheets on Channel Glass.

With UK legislation and international, European and British Standards changing combined with the industry developing, the GGF Technical library is constantly revised and updated, to reflect the changes and to ensure Members get the best and most up to date guidance in the industry.

David Borland, GGF Senior Technical Officer said “As well as our ongoing assessment of changes to legislation and standards, we have also listened carefully to Members’ requests for Datasheets and Trade Guidance documents over the period prior to the lockdown. Very quickly, we created a priority list and have started delivering accordingly. We believe that these new and updated Datasheets will provide a valuable and up to date technical resource for Members operating in these sectors.”

To view/download the Datasheets please see list below and scroll over to select and click to access the PDF documents.

GGF Data Sheet 4.8.1
Mirrors – Visual Quality for Installed Mirrors

GGF Data Sheet 5.18.8
Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Guidelines for Installation onto Existing Glazing

GGF Data Sheet 5.18.1
Visual Quality for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Filmed Glass

GGF Data Sheet 5.18.2A
Installation Quality Standard for Applying Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film to Glass

GGF Data Sheet 5.18.3
Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Definitions, Descriptions and Components

GGF Data Sheet 5.18.4
Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass in the Overhead Position for Containment of Glass in the Event of Failure: Types of Systems and Precautions in Use

GGF Data Sheet 5.18.5
Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass in the Overhead Position for Containment of Glass in the Event of Failure: Test Method

GGF Data Sheet 5.18.6
Recommendations for Blast Mitigation: Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass

GGF Data Sheet 5.18.7
Standard for On-Site Peel Adhesion Testing of Aged Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Vertical Flat Glass

To view all GGF Datasheets in The Glazing Manual please click here

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