MDI VSG FIRE RATED GLAZING

When your application calls for fire rated glass, you can count on Metropolitan™. Our VSG fire rated glazing is like no other! If you want to rely on proven technology and the finest manufacturing practices worldwide you'll call on Metropolitan for all your non-wired fire rated glazing needs.

VSG are the specialists and recognized leaders in fire rated glass. Now available specifically for the North American market via Metropolitan Door Industries.  Our Vetrotech glass products are backed by the depth and resources of Saint-Gobain's more than 300 years of glass history and experience. We're able to deliver this expertise to you utilizing the Saint-Gobain group’s global network of research and development facilities.

The result is the industry’s broadest range of products based upon diverse technologies and manufacturing processes.

• Clear, wire-free, aesthetics that balance cost and performance against code and design requirements.

• Competitive pricing so your projects will be on budget.

• Fast lead times because all products are fabricated in the US. Your projects will be on time.

You will find our customer service, technical support, marketing and product application support dedicated to quickly responding to your needs.

Specify the Metropolitan-VSG line of fire rated glass products because you can depend on it.  Call us at 516.294.1801 or click here and e-mail us to obtain more information or technical assistance.

* Please note that Metropolitans' Doors and frames have been approved for use with the VSG line of glass products; which means our doors & frames are approved to follow the glass specifications rather than the door specifications.  This means that Metropolitan can exceed the typical 100 Sq. Inches of visible glass in a B-labeled door...actually we can use up to 1511 Sq. Inches (with the FR-F glass) and even larger with other glass product models.  Some restrictions do apply.  See details below.

SGG PYROSWISS EXTRA
3/16" or 1/4" HIGH-IMPACT SAFETY RATED, CLEAR SPECIALTY TEMPERED GLASS

SGG PYROSWISS EXTRA and/or SGG PYROSWISS US, fire-rated tempered safety glass. Clear and wireless glazing material for use in impact safety rated locations such as doors, sidelites, & borrowed lites with a fire rating requirement of 20 minutes without hose stream; for use in interior or exterior applications.

• Properties:

  1. Thickness: 3/16" or 1/4"

  2. Fire-Rating: 20 minutes

  3. Weight: 2.6 - 3.2 lbs/sq. ft.

  4. Approx. visible light transmission: 90%

  5. Impact Safety Rating: ANSI Z97.1 & CPSC 16CFR1201 (CAT I & II)

• Labeling: Each lite of SGG PYROSWISS EXTRA and/or SGG PYROSWISS US shall be labeled with a permanent logo including name of product, manufacturer, testing laboratory (ITS / Warnock Hersey), fire rating period and safety glazing standards.

• Fire Rating: Fire rating listed and tested by ITS (Warnock Hersey) for fire rating scheduled at opening locations in drawings, when tested in accordance with (ASTM E-152) (NFPA 252) (UBC Standard 7-2) (UL 10C)

SGG KERALITE FR-F
3/16-INCH HIGH IMPACT SAFETY RATED, CLEAR GLASS-CERAMIC WITH SURFACE APPLIED SAFETY FILM

Keralite FR-F, fire and safety rated clear glass ceramic with surface applied 3M™ Scotchshield™ UltraFilm. Wireless glazing material for use in accidental human impact safety rated locations such as doors, transoms, and borrowed lites with fire rating requirements ranging from 20 minutes to 3 hours; with hose stream test.

1. Properties:

   1. Thickness: 3/16" (5mm)

   2. Fire-Rating: 20-minutes to 3-hours for doors; 20 - 90 minutes for other applications

   3. Weight: 2.7 lbs / sq. ft.

   4. Approx. visible light transmission: 85%

   5. Impact Safety Rating: ANSI Z97.1 & CPSC 16CFR1201 (CAT I & II)

   6. Film: 3M™ Scotchshield™ Ultra Safety Film

2. Labeling: Each lite of SGG Keralite FR-F shall be labeled with a permanent logo including the name of product, manufacturer, testing laboratory (ITS / Warnock Hersey), fire rating period, and safety glazing standards.

3. Fire Rating: Fire Rating listed and tested by ITS / Warnock Hersey for fire rating scheduled at opening locations in drawings, when tested in accordance with (ASTM E-163) (ASTM E-152) (UBC Standards 7-2 & 7-4) (UL9 & UL 10c) (NFPA 252 & 257)

SGG KERALITE FR-R 3/16-INCH CLEAR GLASS-CERAMIC (NON-SAFETY RATED)

Keralite FR-R, fire rated clear glass ceramic. Wireless glazing material for use in fire rated locations such as transoms and borrowed lites with fire rating requirements ranging from 20 minutes to 60 minutes; with hose stream test.

1. Properties:

   1. Thickness: 3/16" (5mm)

   2. Fire-Rating: 20 - 90 minutes

   3. Weight: 2.7 lbs / sq. ft.

   4. Approx. visible light transmission: 86%

   5. Impact Safety Rating: NONE

2. Labeling: Each lite of SGG Keralite FR-R shall be labeled with a permanent logo including the name of product, manufacturer, testing laboratory (ITS / Warnock Hersey), fire rating period.

3. Fire Rating: Fire Rating listed and tested by ITS / Warnock Hersey for fire rating scheduled at opening locations in drawings, when tested in accordance with (ASTM E-163) (UBC Standards 7-2) (UL9) (NFPA 257)

SGG KERALITE FR-L
5/16-INCH HIGH IMPACT SAFETY RATED, LAMINATED CLEAR GLASS-CERAMIC

Keralite FR-L, laminated clear glass ceramic. Wireless glazing material for use in accidental human impact safety rated locations such as doors, transoms, and borrowed lites with fire rating requirements ranging from 20 minutes to 3 hours; with hose stream test.

1. Properties:

   1. Thickness: 5/16" (8mm)

   2. Fire-Rating: 20-minutes to 3-hours for doors; 20 - 90 minutes for other applications

   3. Weight: 4.0 lbs / sq. ft.

   4. Approx. visible light transmission: 83%

   5. Impact Safety Rating: ANSI Z97.1 & CPSC 16CFR1201 (CAT I & II)

2. Labeling: Each lite of SGG Keralite FR-L shall be labeled with a permanent logo including the name of product, manufacturer, testing laboratory (ITS / Warnock Hersey), fire rating period, and safety glazing standards.

3. Fire Rating: Fire Rating listed and tested by ITS / Warnock Hersey for fire rating scheduled at opening locations in drawings, when tested in accordance with (ASTM E-163) (ASTM E-152) (UBC Standards 7-2 & 7-4) (UL9 & UL 10c) (NFPA 252 & 257)

SGG  KERALITE FR-ULTRA
3/4-INCH HIGH IMPACT SAFETY RATED, LAMINATED CLEAR GLASS-CERAMIC

Keralite FR-ULTRA, laminated clear glass ceramic. Wireless glazing material for use in accidental human impact safety rated locations such as doors, transoms, and borrowed lites with fire rating requirements ranging from 20 minutes to 90 minutes; with hose stream test.

1. Properties:

   1. Thickness: 3/4" (18mm)

   2. Fire-Rating: 20-minutes to 90-, minutes for doors.

   3. Weight: 6.0 lbs / sq. ft.

   4. Approx. visible light transmission: 83%

   5. Impact Safety Rating: ANSI Z97.1 & CPSC 16CFR1201 (CAT I & II)

2. Labeling: Each lite of SGG Keralite FR-ULTRA shall be labeled with a permanent logo including the name of product, manufacturer, testing laboratory (UL Underwriters Laboratories), fire rating period, and safety glazing standards.

3. Fire Rating: Fire Rating listed and tested by Underwriters Laboratories for fire rating scheduled at opening locations in drawings, when tested in accordance with (ASTM E-163) (ASTM E-152) (UBC Standards 7-2 & 7-4) (UL9 & UL 10c) (NFPA 252 & 257).

SGG SWISSFLAM 45-N2
3/4-INCH HIGH IMPACT SAFETY RATED, REDUCES RADIANT HEAT TRANSFER

SGG SWISSFLAM 45-N2, fire and safety rated clear laminated glass. Wireless glazing material for use in accidental human impact safety rated locations such as doors, transoms, and borrowed lites with fire rating requirement of 45-minutes; with hose stream test. For use in interior applications. (Consult manufacturer for use in exterior applications).

1. Properties:

   1. Thickness: 3/4" (18mm)

   2. Fire-Rating: 45-minutes (with hose stream test)

   3. Weight: 8.0 lbs / sq. ft.

   4. Approx. visible light transmission: 82%

   5. Impact Safety Rating: ANSI Z97.1 & CPSC 16CFR1201 (CAT I & II)

2. Labeling: Each lite of SGG Swissflam 45-N2 shall be labeled with a permanent logo including the name of product, manufacturer, testing laboratory (ITS / Warnock Hersey), fire rating period, and safety glazing standards.

3. Fire Rating: Fire Rating listed and tested by ITS / Warnock Hersey for fire rating scheduled at opening locations in drawings, when tested in accordance with (ASTM E-163) (ASTM E-152) (UBC Standards 7-2 & 7-4) (UL9 & UL 10c) (NFPA 252 & 257).

SGG SWISSFLAM 45-N2 Dimensions

SSG CONTRAFLAM 60-N2, fire and safety rated clear tempered glass. 

SGG SWISSFLAM 60-N2, fire and safety rated clear laminated glass.

Wireless glazing material for use in accidental human impact safety rated locations such as doors, transoms, and borrowed lites with fire rating requirement of 60-minutes; with hose stream test. For use in interior applications. (Consult manufacturer for use in exterior applications.)

1. Properties:

   1. Thickness: 1" (25mm)

   2. Fire-Rating: 60-minutes (with hose stream test)

   3. Weight: 11.0 lbs / sq. ft.

   4. Approx. visible light transmission: 80%

   5. Impact Safety Rating: ANSI Z97.1 & CPSC 16CFR1201 (CAT I & II)

2. Labeling: Each lite of SGG CONTRAFLAM 60-N2 / SGG SWISSFLAM 60-N2 shall be labeled with a permanent logo including the name of product, manufacturer, testing laboratory (ITS / Warnock Hersey), fire rating period, and safety glazing standards.

3. Fire Rating: Fire Rating listed and tested by ITS / Warnock Hersey for fire rating scheduled at opening locations in drawings, when tested in accordance with (ASTM E-163) (ASTM E-152) (ASTM E-119) (UBC Standards 7-2 & 7-4) (UBC 7-1) (UL9 & UL 10c) (UL 263) (NFPA 252 & 257) (NFPA 251)

SGG CONTRAFLAM 60-N2 / SGG SWISSFLAM 60-N2 Dimensions

SGG  CONTRAFLAM 90-N2 / SGG SWISSFLAM 90-N2
1 1/2-INCH HIGH IMPACT SAFETY RATED, LIMITS TEMPERATURE RISE, TRANSPARENT WALL PANEL

SGG CONTRAFLAM 90-N2, fire and safety rated clear tempered glass. 

SGG SWISSFLAM 90-N2, fire and safety rated clear laminated glass.

Wireless glazing material for use in accidental human impact safety rated locations; with hose stream test. Transparent wall panel. For use in interior applications. (Consult manufacturer for use in exterior applications.)

SGG CONTRAFLAM 90-N2 / SGG SWISSFLAM 90-N2 is also listed for use in fire-rated door assemblies providing increased vision area. 

SGG CONTRAFLAM 90-N2 and SGG SWISSFLAM 90-N2 offer excellent clarity, high impact safety rating, and improved acoustical values.

1. Properties:

   1. Thickness: 1 1/2-inch (38mm)

   2. Fire-Rating: 90-minutes (with hose stream test)

   3. Weight: 18.0 lbs per sq. ft.

   4. Approximate visible light transmission: 80%

   5. Impact Safety Rating: ANSI Z97.1 & CPSC 16CFR1201 (CAT I & II)

2. Labeling: Each lite of SGG Swissflam 90-N2 shall be labeled with a permanent logo including the name of product, manufacturer, testing laboratory (ITS / Warnock Hersey), fire rating period, and safety glazing standards.

3. Fire Rating: Fire Rating listed and tested by ITS / Warnock Hersey for fire rating scheduled at opening locations in drawings, when tested in accordance with (ASTM E-163) (ASTM E-152) (ASTM E-119) (UBC Standards 7-2 & 7-4) (UBC 7-1) (UL9 & UL 10c) (UL 263) ( NFPA 252 & 257) (NFPA 251)

SGG CONTRAFLAM 90-N2 / SGG SWISSFLAM 90-N2 Dimensions

SGG CONTRAFLAM 120-N2 / SWISSFLAM 120-N2
2 1/8-INCH HIGH IMPACT SAFETY RATED, LIMITS TEMPERATURE RISE, TRANSPARENT WALL PANEL

SGG CONTRAFLAM 120-N2, fire and safety rated clear tempered glass. 

SGG SWISSFLAM 120-N2, fire and safety rated clear laminated glass.

Wireless glazing material for use in accidental human impact safety rated locations; with hose stream test. Transparent wall panel. For use in interior applications. (Consult manufacturer for use in exterior applications.)

SGG CONTRAFLAM 120-N2 and SGG SWISSFLAM 120-N2 offer excellent clarity, high impact safety rating, and improved acoustical values.

1. Properties:

   1. Thickness: 2 1/8" (56mm)

   2. Fire-Rating: 120-minutes (with hose stream test)

   3. Weight: 24.0 lbs / sq. ft.

   4. Approximate visible light transmission: 78%

   5. Impact Safety Rating: ANSI Z97.1 & CPSC 16CFR1201 (CAT I & II)

2. Labeling: Each lite of SGG CONTRAFLAM 120-N2 / SGG SWISSFLAM 120-N2 shall be labeled with a permanent logo including the name of product, manufacturer, testing laboratory (ITS / Warnock Hersey), fire rating period, and safety glazing standards.

3. Fire Rating: Fire Rating listed and tested by ITS / Warnock Hersey for fire rating scheduled at opening locations in drawings, when tested in accordance with (ASTM E-163) (ASTM E-152) (ASTM E-119) (UBC Standards 7-2 & 7-4) (UBC 7-1) (UL9 & UL 10c) (UL 263) (NFPA 252 & 257) (NFPA 251)

SGG CONTRAFLAM 120-N2 / SGG SWISSFLAM 120-N2 Dimensions