Engineering Insulating Glass
Since 1962
At Cardinal Glass, we’ve earned the trust of the window and door industry through consistently providing high-quality insulating glass units. Our IG products, found in various residential applications, demonstrate our relentless pursuit of durability, performance, and aesthetics.
A Product of Precision
Engineering
Glass panes
Warm edge spacer
Low thermal conductivity
Polyisobutylene seal
Excellent gas retention
Silicone seal
Structural support, UV resistant, watertight
Desiccants
Trace moisture absorption
Gas fill
Argon or air
Each component is carefully
designed to produce the finest IG in
the world.
Lower Failure Rates Mean
Fewer Warranty Claims
Our low IG failure rates directly translate to fewer warranty claims for your company. By integrating our insulating glass into your products, you can expect to benefit from reduced support and replacement costs.
This leads to higher margins for your business, as you will experience increased reliability and customer satisfaction, while keeping operational costs in check.
2 Pane IG: Proven Performance
Cardinal’s insulating glass is fabricated with our industry leading LoĒ™ coatings. We offer a variety of standard and room-side coatings to enhance thermal efficiency, cut solar heat gain, resist interior condensation, and meet stringent performance standards.
2p 3/4” IG (3mm panes, 13mm airspace)
| Coating | Vis Light Trans | SHGC | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LoĒ-180 #3* |
79% |
0.69 |
|
|
LoĒ-180 |
79% |
0.65 |
|
|
LoĒ²-272 |
72% |
0.41 |
|
|
LoĒ²-270 |
70% |
0.37 |
|
|
LoĒ³-366 |
65% |
0.27 |
|
|
Quad LoĒ-452+ |
52% |
0.22 |
|
|
LoĒ²-240 |
40% |
0.25 |
|
|
LoĒ³-340 |
39% |
0.18 |
U-Factor (IP) - Argon
| Clear | w/LoĒ-i89 #4 |
|---|---|
|
0.26 |
- |
|
0.26 |
0.21 |
|
0.25 |
0.20 |
|
0.25 |
0.20 |
|
0.24 |
0.20 |
|
0.24 |
0.19 |
|
0.25 |
0.20 |
|
0.24 |
0.20 |
Notes: LoĒ coatings are placed on #2 surface unless otherwise indicated. Adding LoĒ-i89 slightly lowers visible light transmittance and SHGC. * LoĒ-i89 not available on #4 surface while LoĒ-180 is on #3.
2 Pane
Glass Surfaces
Ultimate Solar
Control Glass
LoĒ-452+ LoĒ³-366
Maximum Glare
Control Glass
LoĒ²-240 LoĒ³-340
Moderate Solar
Gain Glass
LoĒ²-272 LoĒ²-270
High Solar Gain
Glass
LoĒ-180
Room-side U-Factor
Efficiency
LoĒ-i89
Naturally Cleaner
Glass
Neat+
Triple Pane IG: Ultimate Thermal Comfort
For the greatest thermal comfort under winter conditions, Cardinal produces triple-pane IG units starting as thin as 7/8” or with almost any glass and spacer thickness combination
3p 1” IG (3mm panes, 8mm airspaces)
| Coating | Vis Light Trans |
|---|---|
|
LoĒ-180 / LoĒ-180 |
70% |
|
LoĒ²-272 / LoĒ-180 |
63% |
|
LoĒ²-270 / LoĒ-180 |
62% |
|
LoĒ³-366 / LoĒ-180 |
46% |
|
LoĒ-452+ / LoĒ-180 |
65% |
No LoĒ-i89
| SHGC | U-Factor (IP) - Argon |
|---|---|
|
0.56 |
0.17 |
|
0.37 |
0.17 |
|
0.33 |
0.17 |
|
0.25 |
0.17 |
|
0.24 |
0.16 |
w/LoĒ-i89 #6
| SHGC | U-Factor (IP) - Argon |
|---|---|
|
0.53 |
0.15 |
|
0.36 |
0.15 |
|
0.32 |
0.15 |
|
0.24 |
0.14 |
|
0.19 |
0.14 |
Notes: LoĒ coatings are placed on #2 and #5 surfaces. With LoĒ-i89 on #6 surface, LoĒ coatings are on #2 and #4. Adding LoĒ-i89 slightly lowers visible light transmittance and SHGC.
3 Pane
Glass Surfaces
Spacer Superiority
through Engineering
Excellence
Cardinal’s newest generation Endur® IG is an improvement over the previous-generation XL Edge®. Its durable construction renders the same ultra-low failure rate, while maintaining a low U-factor for thermal comfort.
Spacer Superiority
through Engineering
Excellence
Cardinal’s newest generation Endur® IG is an improvement over the previous-generation XL Edge®. Its durable construction renders the same ultra-low failure rate, while maintaining a low U-factor for thermal comfort.
Painted Spacers
Cardinal’s stainless steel spacers are available in natural and painted finishes to match your aesthetic vision.
Spacer Superiority
through Engineering
Excellence
Cardinal’s newest generation Endur® IG is an improvement over the previous-generation XL Edge®. Its durable construction renders the same ultra-low failure rate, while maintaining a low U-factor for thermal comfort.
Painted Spacers
Cardinal’s stainless steel spacers are available in natural and painted finishes to match your aesthetic vision.
Painted Spacers
Cardinal’s insulating glass is fabricated with our industry leading LoĒ™ coatings. We offer a variety of standard and room-side coatings to enhance thermal efficiency, cut solar heat gain, resist interior condensation, and meet stringent performance standards.
The Original IG that Changed the Industry
Cardinal launched the XL Edge® spacer system in 1993 to bring warm edge characteristics to insulating glass. It readily outperformed previous aluminum-based IG spacers due to its low conductance and impressive seal dependability. With XL Edge, Cardinal’s window and door customers entered a new age of product performance.
XL Edge Construction
CLiC Here for Privacy
Experience ultimate control with CLiC™ switchable privacy glass, effortlessly transforming from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button. Enhance your privacy, regulate natural light, and elevate your home’s modern aesthetics.
Instant Privacy
On-demand activation with immediate results
Smart Security
Double laminated construction resists smash and grab
Unmatched Clarity
Haze-free views at any angle in clear mode
Silence Amplified
Massive reduction in exterior noise transmission
Fade Protection
Protect home interiors with UV light filtering
Annealed or tempered pane
w/ LoĒ coatings and Neat+
Warm edge spacer with dual
seal for IG thermal efficiency
Double laminated panes
various thicknesses available
Liquid crystal layer
film-free PSCT technology
Innovative
Liquid Crystal
Technology
CLiC combines the most advanced liquid crystal science with Cardinal’s proven expertise in glass manufacturing and fabrication. When it comes to privacy, clarity, switching speed and durability, CLiC stands alone.
The Only Smart Glass with Cardinal IG
Durable, enhanced thermal efficiency for any climate
Premier LoĒ™
Coatings
Reduced solar heat for maximum comfort
Seamless Smart
Home Integration
Easy installation, convenient user experience
Window Protection through Installation
Preserve™ window film, pre-applied on Cardinal insulating glass units, ensures clean and undamaged windows throughout the construction process.
With Preserve, say goodbye to time-wasting cleanups. At the end of construction, Preserve peels off, taking the accumulated dirt and labels with it. Clean windows can mean a shorter punch list.
Cardinal IQ: Quality that Delivers
Cardinal leads the glass production industry by maintaining the highest quality standards. Our Intelligent Quality Assurance Programs ensure that our products meet or exceed customer glass specifications.
Using precise scientific instruments, we examine every glass pane for uniformity and consistency. Our R&D department constantly advances glass technology, manufacturing, and inspections.
Washer Quality
Automated tracking systems monitor glass cleaning to maintain optimal PH levels and electrical conductivity.
Automated Glass Defect Detection
Identifies surface imperfections, maximizing the quality of glass that proceeds to high-value operations.
Unit Thickness
Our Assembly Gas Press (AGP) ensures the precise thickness of each IG unit.
Argon Fill Levels
This system verifies the initial fill rates of IG units.
Coating Color
Spectrophotometers check color intensity and hue, ensuring compliance with specific values.
Center of Glass Thickness
We inspect 100% of critical attributes including unit center thickness.
End-to-End Glass Solutions
Our wide range of product offerings allow you to choose the perfect blend of solutions for privacy, thermal efficiency, comfort, and stunning aesthetics.
LoĒ Coated Glass
For advanced thermal and solar efficiency.
Custom Glass Tempering
To deliver reliable protection and safety glazing.
Laminated Glass
For hurricane, sound, fading, and security applications.
Custom Shapes & Sizes
Enhanced design flexibility to meet specific architectural requirements.
Decorative Bars
both internal muntin bars and simulated divided lites.
Electronic Data
Interchange
Cardinal’s Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) services help you streamline communication by exchanging orders, invoices, shipping notices, and acknowledgments automatically. Our EDI platform expedites transaction times, reduces potential errors, and promotes smoother communication.
Procure Cardinal IG for Your Company
By choosing Cardinal IG for your window and door designs, you bypass the costs, time, and complexities associated with in-house production. You can also rest assured with our industry-leading warranty. Our expertly engineered IG products promise superior energy efficiency and durability, and let you concentrate on delivering exceptional final products to your customers.
Buying Windows with Cardinal IG Technology
Many consumers ask how they can purchase windows and doors configured with Cardinal IG units. Please ask your architect, builder, or window supplier if they use Cardinal IG units in their product designs. With Cardinal IG, you can be confident of having the most energy-efficient and long-lasting glass available to the window and door marketplace.
