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Pilkington Building Products and ZEROplus – a specialist supplier of door and window products – have unveiled Slimblind, a fire-rated Venetian blind encapsulated in a fire-resistant insulating glass unit with Optifloat T toughened glass as the outer pane.
Pilkington says Slimblind is the first hermetically sealed Venetian blind system to achieve fire ratings on timber doors in the UK and Ireland. The unit can be supplied with 7mm Pyrodur Plus for fire-rated applications up to 30 minutes, and will shortly be available with 10mm for fire-rated applications up to 60 minutes. The toughened glass pane can be tinted in grey, green, bronze and Pilkington Arctic Blue.
The blinds are encased within the glass to produce a hygienic, maintenance-free system that prevents the build up of moisture, condensation and dirt. Operated by a magnetic knurled dial, the blinds provide privacy and preserve confidentiality or security in hospitals, clinics, clean room areas, research labs, offices, schools and banks.
The assembly for fire doors is supplied with a choice of steel or stainless steel frame trims, and the appropriate intumescent glazing tape and aperture liner. Stocked in eight sizes, Slimblind is available in a range of sizes from 406mm x 406mm to 762mm x 1829mm (width by height), with frame colours to co-ordinate with decor or corporate branding.