QFloat™

QFloat™ is the name given to our base glass products that are manufactured using the float glass process. QFloat™ is manufactured in either clear or toned and is ideal for further processing into a range of glazing products such as laminates, toughened glass, coated glass and IGUs.

 

 

 

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Features
Illuminate Your SpaceThe QFloat™ range offers consistently high clarity and low distortion, with your choice of colour and solar heat reduction. This means you get to bask in natural light and enjoy the view.
Enjoy Peace of MindQFloat™ is crafted using the float process which creates glass of extraordinary quality with a consistently flat surface, so you can relax knowing you’re working with a high quality product.
Achieve a Consistent LookThe colour of QFloat™ will never fade or alter over time. The consistency of our manufacturing and testing processes ensure you can count on the reliable colour and quality of our glass to last well into the future.
Product Range

QFloat™ Clear

Clear Available Thickness9 View Product
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SuperClear Available Thickness7 View Product
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QFloat™ Tones

Bronze Available Thickness3 View Product
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Green Available Thickness3 View Product
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Grey Available Thickness6 View Product
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Light Grey Available Thickness1 View Product
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QFloat™ SuperTones

SuperBlue Available Thickness2 View Product
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SuperGold Available Thickness1 View Product
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SuperGreen Available Thickness2 View Product
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SuperGrey Available Thickness1 View Product
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*The maximum sheet size is a manufacturing size and may be in excess of the safe glazing sizes set out in Australian standards. QFloat™ may also need to be supplied in toughened, laminated or toughened laminate form as required by Standards. **Acknowledgements Supergrey, Profilit and OptiView are trademarks of Pilkington Group Limited. ***Image is for visual indication only.

Applications

External

  • Doors
  • Windows
  • Shop Front
  • Balustrades
  • Roof Glazing

Internal

  • Doors
  • Partitions
  • Balustrades
  • Shop Fronts
  • Shower Screens
  • Frameless Glazing
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Technical Information
Performance Data
Product Name Nominal Thickness Visible Solar UV Trans U-Value SHGC Shading Co. Weight m2
Trans. Refl. Out Refl. In Trans. Refl.
QFloat™ Clear 3 89 8 8 83 8 69 5.9 0.86 0.98 7.5
QFloat™ Clear 4 89 8 8 82 8 67 5.9 0.85 0.98 10
QFloat™ Clear 5 89 8 8 79 7 63 5.8 0.83 0.95 12.5
QFloat™ Clear 6 88 8 8 78 7 60 5.8 0.82 0.95 15
QFloat™ Clear 8 86 8 8 71 7 56 5.7 0.78 0.89 20
QFloat™ Clear 10 85 8 8 67 7 52 5.7 0.75 0.86 25
QFloat™ Clear 12 84 8 8 64 7 48 5.6 0.73 0.84 30
QFloat™ Clear 15 84 8 8 65 7 47 5.5 0.76 0.88 37.5
QFloat™ Clear 19 82 8 8 61 6 43 5.4 0.72 0.82 47.5
QFloat™ Grey 4 56 6 6 55 6 29 5.9 0.67 0.77 10
QFloat™ Grey 5 50 5 5 53 5 27 5.8 0.66 0.76 12.5
QFloat™ Grey 6 42 5 5 42 5 19 5.8 0.58 0.67 15
QFloat™ Grey 8 32 5 5 33 5 13 5.7 0.53 0.61 20
QFloat™ Grey 10 26 4 4 28 4 10 5.7 0.5 0.57 25
QFloat™ Grey 12 21 4 4 25 5 9 5.6 0.47 0.55 30
QFloat™ Light Grey 6 61 6 7 54 6 31 5.8 0.66 0.76 15
QFloat™ Green 5 77 7 7 47 6 20 5.8 0.62 0.71 12.5
QFloat™ Green 6 75 7 7 44 6 26 5.8 0.59 0.68 15
QFloat™ Green 10 66 6 6 31 5 15 5.7 0.52 0.59 25
QFloat™ Bronze 4 61 7 7 60 6 28 5.9 0.7 0.81 10
QFloat™ Bronze 5 56 6 6 57 6 24 2.8 0.69 0.79 12.5
QFloat™ Bronze 6 51 5 5 52 5 19 5.8 0.65 0.75 15
QFloat™ Bronze 10 34 5 5 36 5 9 5.7 0.55 0.63 25
QFloat™ Bronze 12 26 5 5 28 4 6 5.6 0.5 0.56 30
QFloat SuperGreen™ 3 76 7 7 49 6 37 5.9 0.63 0.72 7.5
QFloat SuperGreen™ 6 67 6 6 34 5 13 5.8 0.53 0.61 15
QFloat SuperGrey™ 6 9 4 4 8 4 1 5.8 0.36 0.41 15
QFloat SuperBlue™ 6 53 6 6 33 5 20 5.8 0.52 0.6 15
QFloat SuperBlue™ 10 41 5 5 22 5 13 5.7 0.45 0.52 25
QFloat SuperGold™ (#2) 6 40 36 45 45 25 9 5.8 0.54 0.62 15
QFloat SuperClear™ 4 91 9 9 90 8 78 5.9 0.9 1.04 10
QFloat SuperClear™ 5 91 9 9 89 8 72 5.9 0.9 1.03 12.5
QFloat SuperClear™ 6 91 9 9 88 8 74 5.8 0.89 1.03 15
QFloat SuperClear™ 10 90 9 9 86 8 66 5.7 0.88 1.01 25
QFloat SuperClear™ 12 90 9 9 86 8 66 5.6 0.88 1.01 30
QFloat SuperClear™ 15 90 9 9 83 8 57 5.5 0.86 0.99 37.5
QFloat SuperClear™ 19 90 9 9 82 8 54 5.4 0.85 0.98 47.5
Product Name Nominal Thickness Visible Solar UV Trans U-Value SHGC Shading Co. Weight m2
Trans. Refl. Out Refl. In Trans. Refl. Air Argon
QFloat™ Clear + QFloat™ Clear 3+12+3 81 15 15 69 13 53 2.7 2.6 0.76 0.87 15
QFloat™ Clear + QFloat™ Clear 4+12+4 80 15 15 69 13 51 2.7 2.6 0.75 0.87 20
QFloat™ Clear + QFloat™ Clear 5+12+5 79 15 15 63 12 47 2.7 2.5 0.72 0.83 25
QFloat™ Clear + QFloat™ Clear 6+12+6 78 15 15 62 12 44 2.7 2.5 0.71 0.82 30
QFloat™ Clear + QFloat™ Clear 8+12+6 77 14 14 57 11 42 2.7 2.5 0.66 0.76 35
QFloat™ Clear + QFloat™ Clear 10+12+6 76 14 14 54 10 39 2.7 2.5 0.64 0.73 40
QFloat™ Clear + QFloat™ Clear 12+12+6 75 14 14 51 10 37 2.6 2.5 0.61 0.71 45
QFloat™ Grey + QFloat™ Clear 4+12+4 50 8 13 46 8 24 2.7 2.6 0.55 0.64 20
QFloat™ Grey + QFloat™ Clear 5+12+5 42 7 12 38 7 19 2.7 2.5 0.49 0.57 25
QFloat™ Grey + QFloat™ Clear 6+12+6 37 7 12 33 7 15 2.7 2.5 0.45 0.52 30
QFloat™ Grey + QFloat™ Clear 8+12+6 28 6 12 26 6 11 2.7 2.5 0.39 0.45 35
QFloat™ Grey + QFloat™ Clear 10+12+6 23 5 12 22 5 8 2.7 2.5 0.38 0.44 40
QFloat™ Grey + QFloat™ Clear 12+12+6 19 5 12 20 5 7 2.6 2.5 0.34 0.39 45
QFloat™ Light Grey + QFloat™ Clear 6+12+6 54 9 13 43 8 25 2.7 2.5 0.54 0.62 30
QFloat™ Light Grey + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 6+12+6 50 11 15 36 9 20 1.87 1.61 0.49 0.56 30
QFloat™ Green + QFloat™ Clear 5+12+5 68 12 14 39 8 17 2.7 2.5 0.5 0.57 25
QFloat™ Green + QFloat™ Clear 6+12+6 66 12 14 36 8 21 2.7 2.5 0.47 0.54 30
QFloat™ Green + QFloat™ Clear 10+12+6 59 10 13 27 6 12 2.6 2.5 0.39 0.44 40
QFloat™ Bronze + QFloat™ Clear 4+12+4 55 10 13 50 9 23 2.7 2.5 0.59 0.68 20
QFloat™ Bronze + QFloat™ Clear 5+12+5 48 8 13 41 7 18 2.7 2.5 0.53 0.6 25
QFloat™ Bronze + QFloat™ Clear 6+12+6 45 8 12 41 7 15 2.7 2.5 0.53 0.61 30
QFloat™ Bronze + QFloat™ Clear 10+12+6 30 6 12 28 6 7 2.6 2.5 0.41 0.48 40
QFloat™ Bronze + QFloat™ Clear 12+12+6 23 5 12 22 5 5 2.6 2.5 0.36 0.41 45
QFloat SuperGreen™ + QFloat™ Clear 6+12+6 59 10 13 28 6 10 2.7 2.5 0.4 0.46 30
QFloat Supergrey™ + QFloat™ Clear 6+12+6 8 4 11 6 4 1 2.7 2.5 0.21 0.24 30
QFloat SuperBlue™ + QFloat™ Clear 6+12+6 47 8 13 27 6 16 2.7 2.5 0.39 0.45 30
QFloat SuperBlue™ + QFloat™ Clear 10+12+6 36 7 12 17 5 10 2.6 2.5 0.32 0.36 40
QFloat SuperGold™ (#2) + QFloat™ Clear 6+12+6 36 38 45 36 27 7 2.7 2.5 0.45 0.52 30
QFloat™ Clear + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 3+12+4 75 18 17 58 16 42 1.9 1.6 0.7 0.82 17.5
QFloat™ Clear + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 4+12+4 74 18 17 57 16 41 1.9 1.6 0.71 0.81 20
QFloat™ Clear + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 5+12+4 74 17 17 55 15 40 1.9 1.6 0.68 0.78 22.5
QFloat™ Clear + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 6+12+6 73 17 16 52 15 52 1.9 1.6 0.67 0.77 30
QFloat™ Clear + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 8+12+6 71 17 16 48 13 34 1.9 1.6 0.62 0.71 35
QFloat™ Clear + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 10+12+6 70 17 16 46 13 32 1.9 1.6 0.59 0.68 40
QFloat™ Clear + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 12+12+6 69 16 16 44 12 30 1.9 1.6 0.57 0.65 45
QFloat™ Grey + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 4+12+4 46 9 15 38 10 20 1.9 1.6 0.5 0.57 20
QFloat™ Grey + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 5+12+4 39 8 14 32 9 16 1.9 1.6 0.44 0.5 22.5
QFloat™ Grey + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 6+12+6 34 7 14 27 8 12 1.9 1.6 0.4 0.46 30
QFloat™ Grey + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 8+12+6 26 6 14 22 6 9 1.9 1.6 0.33 0.38 35
QFloat™ Grey + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 10+12+6 21 5 14 18 6 6 1.9 1.6 0.3 0.34 40
QFloat™ Grey + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 12+12+6 17 5 14 16 6 6 1.8 1.6 0.28 0.32 45
QFloat™ Green + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 4+12+4 68 15 16 41 11 24 1.9 1.6 0.52 0.6 20
QFloat™ Green + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 5+12+4 64 14 16 34 9 14 1.9 1.6 0.44 0.51 22.5
QFloat™ Green + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 6+12+6 61 14 16 31 9 17 1.9 1.6 0.42 0.48 30
QFloat™ Green + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 10+12+6 52 11 15 21 7 7 1.9 1.6 0.31 0.35 40
QFloat™ Bronze + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 4+12+4 51 11 15 41 11 19 1.9 1.6 0.54 0.62 20
QFloat™ Bronze + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 5+12+4 45 9 15 35 9 15 1.9 1.6 0.47 0.54 22.5
QFloat™ Bronze + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 6+12+6 41 8 15 34 9 12 1.9 1.6 0.48 0.55 30
QFloat™ Bronze + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 10+12+6 28 6 14 23 7 6 1.9 1.6 0.36 0.41 40
QFloat™ Bronze + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 12+12+6 22 5 14 18 6 4 1.8 1.6 0.3 0.34 45
QFloat SuperGreen™ + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 6+12+6 55 12 15 24 7 8 1.9 1.6 0.34 0.39 30
QFloat Supergrey™ + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 6+12+6 7 4 13 5 4 1 1.9 1.6 0.14 0.17 30
QFloat SuperBlue™ + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 6+12+6 43 9 15 23 7 13 1.9 1.6 0.33 0.38 30
QFloat SuperBlue™ + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 10+12+6 34 7 14 16 6 8 1.9 1.6 0.25 0.29 40
qQFloat SuperGold™ (#2) + EnergyTech™ Clear (#3) 6+12+6 34 38 42 29 29 5 1.9 1.6 0.41 0.47 30
QFloat SuperClear™ + EnergyTech™ SuperClear 6+12+6 76 18 17 68 18 59 1.9 1.6 0.77 0.89 30
QFloat SuperClear™ + EnergyTech™ SuperClear 10+12+6 76 18 17 67 17 58 1.9 1.6 0.76 0.88 40
QFloat SuperClear™ + EnergyTech™ SuperClear 12+12+6 76 18 17 67 17 57 1.8 1.6 0.76 0.87 45
QFloat SuperClear™ + QFloat™ SuperClear 4+12+4 84 16 16 81 15 65 2.7 2.6 0.82 0.95 20
QFloat SuperClear™ + QFloat™ SuperClear 5+12+5 83 16 16 80 15 59 2.7 2.5 0.82 0.94 25
QFloat SuperClear™ + QFloat™ SuperClear 6+12+6 83 16 16 79 15 61 2.7 2.5 0.81 0.93 30
QFloat SuperClear™ + QFloat™ SuperClear 10+12+6 83 16 16 76 14 56 2.7 2.5 0.79 0.91 40
QFloat SuperClear™ + QFloat™ SuperClear 12+12+6 83 16 16 76 14 56 2.6 2.5 0.79 0.91 45
All performance data is determined using LBL Windows 5.2 software. NFRC 100-2001 conditions have been used.
Considerations

Glass Processing
General glazing, further processing:toughened, laminated or toughened laminate glass, insulating glass, mirror coated and screen printed.

Glass 
19mm clear float glass absorbs proportion of solar radiation and may require thermal assessment depending on application. Toned float glass absorbs a proportion of solar radiation and may require thermal assessment depending on application. SuperClear is optically clearer than standard float glass due to its low iron content.

Thermal Stress and Fracture Risk
Some products recommended for thermal stress fracture risk assessment.

How to Specify
Glass Thicknesses and colours available:
  • Clear 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 & 19mm
  • Light Grey 6mm
  • Grey 4, 5, 6 ,8,10 & 12mm
  • Green 5 ,6 & 10mm
  • Bronze 4, 5 ,6, 10 & 12mm
  • SuperGreen  3 & 6mm
  • SuperGrey™  6mm
  • SuperBlue  6 & 10mm
  • SuperGold 6mm
  • SuperClear 4, 6, 10, 12, 15 & 19mm

Select from: Annealed, Heat Strengthened, Toughened or Toughened Heat Soaked

*If unsure, select in compliance with AS1288–2006 or manufacturers recommendation. *

The glass shall comply with the following performance criteria:

  • U value
  • Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
  • Visible Light Transmission %
  • Glass Only Values
  • Total window

Annealed
Annealed glass is glass produced without internal stresses imparted by heat treatment, i.e., rapid cooling, or by toughening or heat strengthening. Annealed glass is not a Grade A safety glass.

Toughened
Glass converted to a safety glass by subjection to a process of pre-stressing so that, if fractured, the entire piece disintegrates into small, harmless particles. Toughened glass is a Grade A Safety Glass.

Heat Soaking
Heat soak testing is a destructive test, which reduces the likelihood of spontaneous breakage by converting impurities such as nickel sulphide inclusions. Heat soaking is required in some but not all applications. If unsure, select in compliance with AS1288-2006 or manufacturers recommendation.

Heat Strengthening
All glass which requires extra strength and thermal resistance will be heat strengthened. Heat strengthening increases the strength of annealed glass; however, it is not a substitute for toughened glass.

In the event of fracturing heat strengthened glass will crack and tends to remain in glazed position.

Toned Glass
Toned glass absorbs a proportion of solar radiation and may require a thermal assessment depending on application.

All glass is to be selected and installed in accordance but not exclusively with the following Australian and/or New Zealand Standards

  • AS 1288 Glass in Buildings Selection and Installation
  • AS 1170 Minimum Wind Loads on Structures
  • AS/NZ 2208 Safety Glazing Materials in Buildings
  • AS/NZ 4666 Insulating Glass Units
  • AS/NZ 4667 Quality Requirements for cut-to-size and Processed Glass

 

Oceania Glass makes and distributes glass. Oceania Glass does not process glass nor produce Insulated Glass Units. Processing of glass and production of Insulated Glass Units is undertaken by independent processors. Speak with your nominated glass processors to understand their processing capability.