Polytron switchable glass is installed using standard laminated safety glass glazing practices, with the addition of a low-voltage electrical connection to power the switchable interlayer. The glass can be installed by any competent glazier familiar with laminated glass systems, provided the manufacturer’s installation guidelines are followed. Electrical wiring is required to be coordinated with a licensed electrician and concealed within the framing or adjacent construction to maintain a clean finish. Early coordination between glazing and electrical trades is essential to confirm wiring routes, power supply locations, and control placement, ensuring efficient installation, testing, and commissioning on site.
Any competent glazier/builder experienced with laminated safety glass can install the product by following Polytron’s installation guidelines. No specialist accreditation is required.
Yes, Polytron Switchable glass requires all electrical installations to be completed by a licensed electrician. Please refer to the Electrical Technical Manual.
Switchable glass or privacy glass is versatile and can be used in various settings, including corporate offices, residential homes, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, and educational institutions. It’s ideal for creating privacy on demand in windows, doors, partitions, and even in innovative product displays.
Our switching glass is compatible with a variety of window and door types, including fixed windows, hinged windows and doors, and gas strut windows. These configurations allow for proper wiring and integration of the switchable film.
However, sliding windows and doors, louvres, and awning windows are not suitable for switch glass installations due to limitations in the wiring configuration required for power connectivity. Solid timber doors with glass panels are also unable to accomodate the wiring.
Yes, our switchable glass can be silicone butt joined, however depending on the height and width will determine how many panels can be butt joined togther. Please contact us to discuss further.
Each switchable glass panel can be manufactured up to 1820mm x 3500mm. For extended spans, panels can be silicone butt-joined, allowing you to form a continuous switchable glass wall without visible framing.
Smaller orders can generally be manufactured within 10 days whilst larger orders can take up to 4 weeks. If you require a specific time frame, please contact us to discuss this.
Switchable glass is suitable for fixed glazing, hinged windows and doors, and gas strut windows. Sliding systems, louvres, awning windows, and solid timber doors with glass panels are not suitable due to wiring constraints.
Wiring is typically concealed within the framing system or adjacent construction. Wiring routes and exit points must be planned during the design and shop drawing stage.
Technical support is available to builders, glaziers, and electricians during installation and commissioning. Drawings can be reviewed prior to manufacture to avoid site issues.