2006

SAFTI FIRST, a leading manufacturer of fire rated glazing and framing products, has a United States Patent for SuperLite I-W.  This patent covers any filming of wired glass, either applied at the manufacturing plant or in the field, to create a fire and impact safety rated product.  SuperLite I-W is the first and only safety wired glass product that meets the highest impact safety standard (CPSC 16CFR 1201 Cat. I and II) and passes NFPA 252 and 257, making it safe for use in fire doors and other assemblies in high traffic areas where it may be accidentally impacted by children and adults.  This cost effective product achieves a high safety impact rating by using a tough, fire rated film applied to the glass.  Traditional wired glass does not meet CPSC safety glazing standards.

Fire rated, artistic, transparent wall systems will now bring desired light into a structure and make an artistic statement that is timeless. SAFTI FIRST, the nation’s leader in fire rated glazing solutions, is combining art and technology with fire rated decorative glass using SuperLite II-XL.  This enhanced aesthetic in fire rated glass opens up the option of using custom art glass in walls, corridors and other applications requiring protection from fire, smoke and radiant heat.  This new technology is especially beneficial to design and building professionals involved in the healthcare, education and hospitality markets.

After one of the costliest hurricane seasons in modern history, members of the building community are looking for ways to protect people and property from the devastating effects of hurricanes.  SAFTI FIRST, a leading manufacturer of fire rated glazing and framing, is offering a solution by introducing the first Fire Rated Hurricane Glass in the market.  Utilizing SuperLite II-XL fire resistant glass as the basis for its design development, SAFTI FIRST has produced the first and only fire and hurricane rated glazing system to meet the rigorous test standards set by Miami Dade.