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Clear Edge Glass Systems takes its product to the Ultimate Strength Test and comes out with stellar results proving that Australian made is the future for the glazing industry
Designed and manufactured in Australia as a glass enclosure system for alfresco or balcony areas , the Clear Edge Glass slide and stack system is not only high on style and design , but exceptional on quality too .
Having already achieved excellent results of 3300 Pa in positive and negative wind load testing without failure in the test for Serviceability Limit State ( SLS ), Clear Edge Glass wanted to take the product to the Ultimate Strength State ( ULS ) test AS 4420 under the specifications in AS 2047 . Both tests were undertaken at an accredited NATA testing laboratory in Melbourne .
To enable them to test the system beyond the limits of the toughened safety glass , the glass had to be replaced with a stronger material - 25 mm plywood . A hydraulic ram was then used to exert force at the centre of the plywood .
The results were impressive . At 10 kN the load was sustained . At 10.4 kN the 25 mm plywood broke thus ending the test . However the system itself did not fail .
The system achieved a sustained load of 10 kN , or 2.5 kN per roller . Or , in ‘ laymans terms ’, the system achieved 1019.7 kg per panel , or 254.7 kg on each roller .
For an average panel size of 2.1 m by 0.75 m , this achieves a ULS of 6369 Pa - a C4 rating 1 .
Clear Edge Glass is a two edge support system and with an achievement of 10 kN , it far exceeds any requirements set out for the most extreme applications of a two edge support system .
By achieving the highest requirements for wind loads in Australia , Clear Edge Glass provides customers with confidence and quality assurance . High-rise balcony enclosures can now be achieved with the highest of confidence in the product .
With a passion for supporting local manufacturers and materials , Clear Edge Glass Systems proves yet again that Australian made competes with the world ’ s best .
Another win for Australia !
1 Clear Edge Glass Systems is governed by the Australian Standards two edge support glass table when working out a panel size .
01 Clear Edge Glass Systems slide and stack glazed door system .
02 Clear Edge Glass Systems slide and stack frame on the test rig .
SOFT TECH LAUNCHES READ-ONLY V6 LICENCES
Soft Tech are very pleased to announce the development of new technology which enables Read-Only licenses to be distributed .
A Read-Only license will enable other users within your organisation to view quotes and orders in your database as well as print any reports as needed for purchasing , manufacturing , etc .
For each current V6 license held , customers can install a Read-Only license at no cost .
These licenses will be available for distribution from 1 December , 2016 , for Versions 3.40 , 3.50 and 3.60 .
For more information , contact Rod Hurley at rod . hurley @ st-aus . com . au
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