Tuf Enough
United Glass Corp., UGC, engineers and fabricates its Tuf-flex all-glass entrance systems at strategically located facilities to meet the most demanding project requirements. Tuf-flex systems combine the aesthetics of glass and the strength of Dorma hardware. Multiple options are available ranging from standard rail, patch fitting systems, and sliding panel systems. Tuf-flex is a low-maintenance system that complies with ADA accessibility guidelines.  www.pdcglass.com
 

Entrances with CRL Hardware
TGD tempered glass entrances equipped with C.R. Laurence International’s architectural rails, patch fittings and hardware are now available nationwide from Arch Aluminum & Glass. The availability of the C.R. Laurence hardware in every region covered by Arch’s 33 locations nationwide is part of the glazing and aluminum extrusion manufacturer’s strategy to be a singlesource supplier. The TGD tempered glass door comes with full rails, patch fittings and hardware for the four basic “all-glass” door styles (P, B-P, a and F) typically referred to throughout the industry. They are available with full rails in various heights, 2 5/16-, 4-, 6- and 10- inch, to accommodate 3/8, ½ and ¾ inch glass and are available in six stock colors. www.archaluminum.net
 

EFCO Slider
EFCO Corp. has launched the 5XPT thermal high-performance sliding glass door. Designed for use in highrise condominiums and hotels, the product incorporates the EFCO E-Strut thermal barrier, which is designed to enhance energy savings and condensation resistance. It accommodates glazing up to 1- 5/16 inch. The system is designed to use impactrated glass products and multiple glazing options. www.efcocorp.com
 

Guardian Adds Colors
Guardian Industries Corp. has added six new glass colors to its line of low-emissivity SunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass products. SunGuard AG 50 and SunGuard Royal Blue 40 are each available on three different float glass substrates for a variety of appearance options. SunGuard AG 50, a low-E coating with just enough reflectivity to provide a crisp, uniform appearance, now comes in light silver, silver gray and green. The coating is spectrally selective, allowing high amounts of visible light into a building while minimizing solar heat gain. AG 50 is suggested when matching spandrel glass is desired.
 

SunGuard Royal Blue 40, which combines low- E performance with a blue appearance, comes in three shades—royal blue, blue gray and aquamarine. The coating is used on clear glass to give light inside the building a more neutral appearance. www.SunGuardGlass.com

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