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Storefront Framing

Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451/451T Framing System

Trifab® VersaGlaze® Framing system is built on the proven and successful Trifab® framing platform – with all the versatility its name implies. Designed for performance and unmatched fabrication flexibility, the Trifab® VersaGlaze® Framing System can be used on almost any project. Trifab® VersaGlaze® Framing system also offers pre-glaze option for the existing center set screw spline assembly application, available on non-thermal, thermal and ultra-thermal frame types. Pre-glaze units can be completely fabricated and glazed in the shop, minimizing job-site costs and enhancing field-installed quality.

  • 2″ (50.8mm) sightline
  • 4-1/2″ (114.3mm) depth
  • High-thermal performance
  • Front, center, back or multi-plane glass applications
  • Blast mitigation (451T), hurricane resistance
  • Structural silicone glazed (SSG) options, pre-glazed options
  • Test
  • Hurricane impact tested on shutter application only
  • 4-1/2″ (114.3) deep with a 2″ (50.8) sightline
  • Front, center, back or multi-plane glass applications
  • Flush glazed from either the inside or outside
  • Screw spline, shear block, stick or type-B fabrication
  • Screw spline pre-glaze option
  • SSG / weather seal option
  • Isolock® lanced and debridged thermal break option
  • Infill options up to 1-1/8″ (28.6) thickness
  • Anodized finishes in four choices
  • Painted finishes in standard and custom choices

Optional Features

  • Acoustical rating per AAMA 1801 and ASTM E 1425
  • Project specific U-factors (see Thermal Charts in Architectural Detail Manual)
  • Profit$Maker® plus die sets available

Pre-glaze option features*

  • Tested solution with installation instructions enables shop fabrication and reduces field labor
  • Vertical mullions with 1/4″ reveal provide uniform aesthetics
  • High-performance sill flashing and clip design reduce installation time
  • Composite end jamb allows for ease of installation of the last bay
  • Trifab® 451/451T/451UT Framing Systems provide the right thermal performance for your project
  • View our pre-glaze option flyer here

*For Trifab® 451/451T/451UT Framing System center set screw spline assembly applications only

Product Applications

  • Storefront, ribbon window or punched openings
  • Single span
  • Integrated entrance framing allowing Kawneer standard entrances or other specialty entrances to be incorporated
  • Kawneer windows are easily incorporated

Thermal Technology

Find out more here.

Blast Resistant

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Hurricane Resistant

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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451/451T Framing System - Architectural Detail Manual
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Système de cadres TrifabMD VersaGlazeMD 451/451T - Manuel de détails architecturaux
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451/451T Framing System - Flyer
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Storefront Framing Product Selection Guide
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451 Framing Systems Pre-Glaze Option Flyer
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451 Framing System - Product Green Guide
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451T Framing System - Product Green Guide
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Trifab® Framing Systems and Storefront Framing Systems - EPD
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450/451/451T and Trifab® 601T Framing Systems - DECLARE Label
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450/451 and Trifab® 601 Framing Systems
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451T and Trifab® 601T Framing Systems - MTS
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Finishes Brochure
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Finishes Information - Architectural Detail Manual
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Anodize Finishes - Color Chart
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Liquid Paint - Color Chart - Permadize®
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Liquid Paint - Color Chart - Permafluor®
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Powder Paint - Color Charts - Permacoat®
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451 Framing System - English
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451 Framing System - French
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451 Framing System - Spanish US
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451T Framing System - English
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451T Framing System - French
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451T Framing System - Spanish US
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Curtain_Wall-Kawneer-Trifab_VG_451-SSB.rvt
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While most of our products are not hazardous in and amongst themselves, hazardous properties can develop when the product is altered through cutting, welding, and grinding.  Details on the specific hazards that can develop and the proper protective measures to use can be found in the SDSs.

Arconic’s SDS database provides PDF files of safety information on specific materials.  The SDS ID numbers (product code) and description for materials used in Kawneer products are listed below.

SDS # DESCRIPTION / TITLE
1405 – Kawneer Thermal Break Filled Extrusions
1385 – Kawneer Acrylic Paints
1386 – Kawneer Fluoropolymer Paints

1526 – Kawneer Bloomsburg Solvent Recovery Still Residuals

1387 – Painted Architectural Aluminum Extrusions
509 – Aluminum Extrusions, Anodized Aluminum Products

 

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