Super Sky Products, Inc.
10301 N. Enterprise Dr.
Mequon, WI 53092
Tel: (262) 242-2000
Fax: (262) 242-7409
E-mail: supersky@supersky.com
Web site: www.supersky.com

Nanogel

MAKING POLYCARBONATE PERFORM BETTER

SUPER SKY Polycarbonate Systems with NANOGEL^® Super Insulating, Light Diffusing Translucent Aerogel.

Welcome to a new era. New polycarbonate systems now available with Nanogel^® translucent aerogel insulation. Super Sky Products, Inc. and Cabot Corporation are pleased to announce the latest advancement in translucent glazing - Polycarbonate plus Nanogel translucent aerogel.

What is Nanogel aerogel?

Nanogel is Cabot Corporation’s trade name for its family of hydrophobic silica aerogels.

Aerogel is a unique form of highly porous amorphous silica containing approximately 95% air. The unusual characteristic is the nature in which this air is distributed. Structured like a sponge, but with holes that are thousands of times smaller, aerogel suppresses the flow of heat more efficiently. The tiny holes or pores keep air molecules from colliding with each other and the lack of solid mass (~ 5%) reduces the conduction of heat. Translucent aerogel particles are designed to maximize the amount of light which passes through while still serving as highly effective thermal insulation. This represents a step change in daylighting systems.

Now you can have greater design freedom and still meet stringent building codes. With new Super Sky polycarbonate panels plus Nanogel, you can reduce energy consumption, improve system performance, and increase your daylighting designs without the past tradeoffs between thermal insulation and light transmission.

As unsurpassed leaders in skylighting systems, Super Sky is continuing their history of producing innovative products by introducing this new system to the market.

• Best combined thermal insulation and diffused light transmission technology
• Twice the insulating value
• Reduction in sound transmission
• Completely moisture resistant
• Thermal insulation will not degrade over time
• Does not support growth of mold, mildew or fungus
• Color stable
• Available in sizes from 5' - 0" wide to 20'- 0" long

• Continuous Panels up to 20' - 0" Long
• Panel Widths up to 5' - 0'' Wide
• Unsupported Panel Spans of 5' - 0" in Width or Greater
• Unrestricted Linear and Lateral Movement
• No Exposed Fasteners
• Utilizes Mechanical Waterdams
• Requires No Sealants
• Can Radius as Tight as 8' - 0"
• Near Silent Movement of Panel
• U-values from .34 to .23
• Light Transmissions of 67% to 55%
• 10 Year Warranty on Workmanship, Color Stability and Leakage
• LOW COST

• Standing Seam Roof Technology with Light and Insulation
• Clear, Bronze, Green, Blue and Opal
• 2' - 0" Wide Panels Up to 20' - 0" Long
• Polycarbonate Battens Snap Over Panel Edges to Form Seams
• A Filled Panel Exceeds the Thermal Performance of an Insulated Glass Unit
• No Exposed Fasteners
• Requires No Sealants
• 10 Year Warranty on Workmanship, Color Stability and Leakage
• LOW COST

SOUND CONTROL APPLICATION

“Nanogel^® is a very light, highly-porous form of silica aerogel that is 97% air... The amazing thing about silica aerogel is how well it insulates – even while transmitting (diffused) light.“
– Environmental Building News Product and News Reviews

The key feature of Nanogel aerogel products in sound control applications is the reduction that occurs in the transmission of airborne sound waves through this product. The reduction in transmission of sound waves is due to the fine pore structure of the aerogel particles.

These charts demonstrate that a 16 mm panel with Nanogel translucent aerogel provides better thermal insulation at nearly equivalent light transmission than two 10 mm panels.

• Thermal insulation that won't degrade over time
• Does not support the growth of mold, mildew and fungus
• Reduction in noise levels
• Water repellent
• Improved thermal performance
• Improved appearance and quality of light