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SUPER SPACER® STRUCTURAL FOAM SPACER SYSTEMS for high-performance, Warm Edge insulating glass units

What is Warm EdgeTechnology?“Warm Edge” refers to the thermal conductivityof the spacer used to separate the lites of aninsulating glass unit. If the spacer material is lessconductive than conventional aluminum, it iscalled warm edge.

Most of the newer spacers perform better thanaluminum, but still contain some metal - oftensteel or aluminum wrapped in butyl rubber -and this metal is highly conductive.

What is Super Spacer? Super Spacer® is an extruded, thermoset poly-mer structural silicone foam tape with integrallyincorporated desiccants. The shape of the ther-moset polymer material is set during heat cur-ing and can’t be reshaped through reheating.Super Spacer retains its flexibility over a widetemperature range, always returns to its originalcured shape and has a low compression set.

The silicone formula of Super Spacer exhibitsexcellent resistance to ozone, sunlight, oxidationand has excellent color stability.

Super Spacer Construction

1. Smooth, matte finish guaranteed against blistering and bubbling.

2. Thermoset silicone foam matrix.3. Proprietary multi-layer vapor barrier.4. Structural adhesive combines with perimeter

edge sealant for dual seal performance anddurability.

The NO-Metal Advantage The edge of an IG unit is the most vulnerablepart of the glass to heat and cooling losses, con-densation and frosting. Edgetech’s Super Spacercontains NO-Metal and is one of the most ther-mally efficient IG spacer available today.

Super Spacer® Features

Reduces Sealant StressSuper Spacer’s thermoset silicone polymer material expands and contracts and always returns to its original shape. Rigid spac-ers do not accommodate the natural expansion and contractioncaused by UV exposure, thermal expansion, wind loads and baro-metric pressure. The results are stress cracks that eventually leadto seal failure.

Super Spacer sealed IG units last up to five times longer in durability tests than conventional single seal units. Super Spacerfeatures superior Argon and Krypton gas retention.

Improves Heat Flow ResistanceSuper Spacer resists heat flow at a rate of 950 times more thanthat of aluminum. This means lower energy costs, less condensa-tion/frosting and reduced chances for mold growth.

Improves Glass Surface TemperatureSuper Spacer’s extremely low thermal conductivity means lessvariation in the surface temperature of the IG unit.

The surface temperature of the glass at the sightline, or the edgeof the IG units, with Super Spacer is typically 16.6°F (9.23°C)warmer than with a conventional aluminum spacer.

Improves Condensation ResistanceMold needs moisture to grow. The significantly reduced tendencyof IG units fabricated with Super Spacer to exhibit interior con-densation or frosting means that the health problems associatedwith mold can be almost eliminated.

Health Canada research found that Super Spacer helped IG unitsstay in the optimum low-humidity zone that prevents mold andbacteria growth.

Improves Sound AbsorptionThe closed-cell polymer foam in Super Spacer transmits very littlesound compared to conventional aluminum spacers or less-metalwarm edge spacers.

We recommend using Super Spacer wherever noise from airplanes, trains or automobiles may be a problem for buildingoccupants.

Globally Tested and Proven with AwardsSince its introduction in 1989, Super Spacer is still the only poly-mer foam, NO-Metal warm edge spacer. Over 70 million feet ofSuper Spacer is used annually worldwide since the start of pro-duction over 15 years ago. Edgetech received the 1994 “SolarCompany of the Year” award issued by Solar Energy Society ofCanada, Inc. Edgetech is an Energy Star Partner.

Testing Data is available to show that IG’s made with SuperSpacer meets standards used in the USA, Canada, Germany, GreatBritain, Norway, China and Europe. It also meets Dade CountyHurricane standards.

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Internal temperature of 70°F/21°C.External temperature of 0°F/-18°C.

Optimum Humidity Chart

Transmission Loss Chart

Thermal Conductivity Chart

Super Spacer Selection Chart for Architectural Captured Glazing Units

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PREMIUM PLUS (greater than 65 sq. ft. IG unit)Available from: 1/8” (3.0mm) to 13/16” (20.5mm) airspace

*Metric spacer widths are conversions to the nearest half millimeter from imperial sizes.

Standard Colors: Black, Warm GreyOptional Colors: White, Aluminum Grey, Almond (Minimum Order = 5,000 ft. /1,500 m)Custom Options: As defined by Specifier (Minimum Order 50,000 ft./15,000 m)

PREMIUM (less than 65 sq. ft. IG unit)Available from: 3/16” (5.0mm) to 3/4” (19.0mm)

*Metric spacer widths are conversions to the nearest half millimeter from imperial sizes.

Standard Colors: Black, Warm GreyOptional Colors: White, Aluminum Grey, Almond (Minimum Order = 5,000 ft. /1,500 m)Custom Options: As defined by Specifier (Minimum Order 50,000 ft./15,000 m)

CUSHION EDGE ™ (largest size Insulating glass unit is 5’ (1.5m) x 5’ (1.5m))Available from: 1/2” (12.5mm) to 13/16” (20.5mm)

*Metric spacer widths are conversions to the nearest half millimeter from imperial sizes.

Standard Color: Warm GreyOptional Colors: Almond, Gold, Black (Minimum Order = 5,000 ft. /1,500 m)Custom Options: As defined by Specifier (Minimum Order 50,000 ft./15,000 m)

Glass Surface Temperature Poor Excellent Excellent Excellent

Thermal Performance Poor Excellent Excellent Excellent

Condensation Resistance Poor Excellent Excellent Excellent

Edge Seal Integrity Good Excellent Excellent Excellent

Dew Point Drop Good Excellent Excellent Excellent

Sound Absorption Good Excellent Very Good Excellent

Sealant Stress Reduction Good Excellent Very Good Excellent

Compression Set Good Excellent Very Good Excellent

UV Resistance Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Desiccant Capacity Excellent Excellent* Very Good Excellent

Structural Strength Excellent Excellent Good Excellent

Volatile Out-Gassing Pass Pass Pass Pass

Triple Glaze With 2 Spacers With 2 Super Spacers Max 5’ x 5’ With 2 Super Spacers

Wind Loading Very Good Excellent Good Excellent

Captured Glazing Yes Yes Yes Yes

Structural Glazing Yes No No Yes

Compatible with Performance Coatings Yes Yes Yes Yes

Standard Colors Two One One

Optional Colors Three; 5,000’ min Three; 5,000’ min Three; 5,000’ min

Custom Colors Yes; 50,000’ min Yes; 50,000’ min Yes; 50,000’ min

*33% more than Premium

CO M PA R I S O N O F S U P E R S PAC E R P R O D U C T P E R F O R M A N C E

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TRISEAL™Available sizes: TriSeal is available in a variety of sizes. Please contact Edgetech I.G. for details.Standard Color: BlackOptional Colors: White, Aluminum Grey, Almond (Minimum Order 5,000 ft./1,500 m)Custom Options: As defined by Specifier (Minimum Order 50,000 ft./15,000 m)

Aluminum Spacer Premium/Premium Plus Cushion Edge™ TriSeal™

for Architectural Structural and Captured Glazing Units

PART 1 - GENERAL

References (contact Edgetech for details)

1. United States ASTM E773/E774 for Class CBA.2. United States NFRC label for Energy Star performance.3. United States ASTM E2188/ E2189/ E2190 for HIGS.4. Canadian CGSB 12.8 - M90, minimum 90% initial Argon fill

(when required).5. German DIN 1286 Teil 1 and 2 compliance.6. Great Britain BSI testing compliance.7. Norway NBI testing compliance.8. Industry type P-1 testing, with a minimum of 40-week compliance.9. European CEN 1279 Parts 2 and 310. Spain SELLO-INCE11. French Standard CSTB for CEKAL.

System Description

Super Spacer is a flexible, silicone foam product providing maximumperimeter insulation for sealed insulating glass units. It is desiccant filledwith pre-applied sealant/adhesive for bonding to the glass with a vaporbarrier backing.

Submittals

Super Spacer® Premium Plus and Premium are flexible, silicone foamspacers that provide the maximum in perimeter insulation for sealed glazing units.

1 Thermoset structural foam containing NO-Metal with integral 3A desiccant

2 Pre-applied sealant/adhesive for glass bonding

3 Secondary Sealant4 Pre-applied advanced multi-layer

vapor barrier

Super Spacer® Cushion Edge™ is a flexible, U-shaped silicone foam spacer used to wrap and cushion delicate, center-lite art glass and tripleglazed units.

1 Thermoset structural foam containing NO-Metal with integral 3A desiccant

2 Pre-applied sealant/adhesive for glass bonding

3 Metal Cam4 Pre-applied structural acrylic

adhesive5 Pre-applied advanced

multi-layer vapor barrier

Super Spacer® TriSeal™ features a continuous vapor barrier backingacross the profiled back of the spacer, and is engineered to accept both abutyl primary seal and a silicone secondary seal.

1 Flexible silicone foam2 PIB primary seal3 Silicone, Polyurethane, Polysulfide,

DSE/DSA’s or Hot Melt secondary seal4 Pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive5 Pre-applied advanced

multi-layer vapor barrier

Quality AssuranceEdgetech is an Energy Star® Partner. The company has also earned theSolar Company of the Year Award from the Solar Energy Society ofCanada Inc. and the Crystal Achievement Award for our Health SmartWindows® program.

WarrantyEdgetech warrants that the Product (Super Spacer Premium Plus,Premium, TriSeal and/or Cushion Edge) will be free from manufacturingdefects at the time of shipping from Edgetech. Further, Edgetech agreesto replace any Product (Super Spacer Premium Plus, Premium, SuperSpacer TriSeal and/or Cushion Edge) that fails because of manufacturingdefect. Super Spacer Premium Plus, Premium, Super Spacer TriSealand/or Cushion Edge are guaranteed not to blister or bubble within 20years of purchase.This warranty applies under conditions of normal use by window manu-facturers and does not apply to defects that result from intentional dam-age, improper storage or excessive exposure prior to use. This warrantydoes not apply to edge-seal workmanship, which is the responsibility ofthe insulating glass manufacturer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

ManufacturerEdgetech I.G. Inc. • 800 Cochran Avenue • Cambridge, Ohio 43725Ph: 740.439.2338 • Toll Free: 866.TRUEWARM • Fx: 740.439.0121www.superspacer.com

Insulating Glass UnitsSpecification Description:Super Spacer—a reverse dual seal design consisting of a thermoset foamspacer, proprietary mutli-layer vapor barrier and preapplied sealant/adhesive for glass bonding requiring a secondary seal.Recommended sealants for captured glazing: ADCO Adco Therm Series,Bostik 5190 Series, Delchem 100 Series, H.B. Fuller Thermo-Seal Series,ADCO DSA-4002 Series, Bostik 9190 Series, Delchem 2000 Series, H.B.Fuller 5153 Series, PRC De-Soto International PRC-590 Series.Recommended sealants for structural glazing (TriSeal): Dow Corning®982 Silicone Insulating Glass Sealant (2 part) or Dow Corning® 3-0117Silicone Insulating Glass Sealant (1 part).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

InstallationNo special procedures required for IG units fabricated with Super Spacer system.

Field QualityNo special inspection procedures required for IG units fabricated withSuper Spacer system.

ProtectionFollow usual requirements for protecting IG units.

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AVAILABILITY Super Spacer products are available throughout the world through window manufacturers, dealers, distributors and direct from EdgetechI.G. Inc. For further information, technical data, specifications, samples or a list of insulating glass fabricators using Super Spacer products, please visitwww.superspacer.com or call Edgetech at 866.TRUEWARM.

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