Metro Performance Glass Production Capabilities
MPG Production Size Limitations - Nov 2022
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Production size Guidelines |
Upper North Island |
Lower North Island |
South Island |
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Max Unit Weight |
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350 |
kg |
per l/m |
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150 |
kg |
per l/m |
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150 |
kg |
per l/m |
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Max Unit Thick |
Spacer |
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70 |
mm |
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52 |
mm |
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52 |
mm |
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Double Glazing |
Maximum Sizes |
Ali spacer |
4500 |
600 |
2500 |
mm |
4000 |
x |
2500 |
mm |
4500 |
x |
2500 |
mm |
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Argon Fill |
4500 |
600 |
2500 |
mm |
4000 |
x |
2500 |
mm |
4000 |
x |
2500 |
mm |
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Minimum Sizes |
Argon Fill |
350 |
x |
200 |
mm |
350 |
x |
180 |
mm |
350 |
x |
180 |
mm |
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See Note 2 |
Normal Max #2 |
4mm |
2500 |
x |
1300 |
mm |
2500 |
x |
1300 |
mm |
2500 |
x |
1300 |
mm |
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Toughened Float |
Normal Max #2 |
5mm |
3300 |
x |
1800 |
mm |
3300 |
x |
1800 |
mm |
3300 |
x |
1800 |
mm |
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Maximum |
6mm |
4500 |
x |
2500 |
mm |
3900 |
x |
2080 |
mm |
4500 |
x |
2400 |
mm |
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See Note 4 |
Maximum |
8-19mm |
4500 |
x |
2500 |
mm |
3900 |
x |
2080 |
mm |
4500 |
x |
2400 |
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Toughened Low E |
Normal Max #2 |
4mm |
2500 |
x |
1300 |
mm |
2500 |
x |
1300 |
mm |
2500 |
x |
1300 |
mm |
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See Note 2 |
Normal Max #2 |
5mm |
3300 |
x |
1800 |
mm |
3210 |
x |
1800 |
mm |
3210 |
x |
1800 |
mm |
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Maximum |
6mm |
4500 |
x |
2500 |
mm |
3900 |
x |
2080 |
mm |
4500 |
x |
2400 |
mm |
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Minimum Sizes |
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250 |
x |
100 |
mm |
250 |
x |
100 |
mm |
250 |
x |
100 |
mm |
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Min Diameter |
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260 |
Dia |
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260 |
Dia |
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260 |
Dia |
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Heat Strengthened |
Thickness |
4 -10mm |
As above for toughened |
As above for toughened |
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As above for toughened |
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12mm |
As above for toughened |
NA |
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NA |
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Heat Soak |
Maximum Sizes |
4 - 19mm |
4500 |
x |
2500 |
mm |
3900 |
x |
2080 |
mm |
4500 |
x |
2440 |
mm |
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Minimum Sizes |
4 - 19mm |
250 |
x |
100 |
mm |
250 |
x |
100 |
mm |
250 |
x |
100 |
mm |
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See Note 1,3 |
EVA Maximum Sizes |
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5000 |
x |
2400 |
mm |
NA |
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4500 |
x |
2400 |
mm |
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Laminated Safety Glass |
EVA Minimum sizes |
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250 |
x |
100 |
mm |
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250 |
x |
100 |
mm |
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Max Thickness |
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40mm |
410 |
500 |
kg |
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40 |
mm |
500 |
kg |
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Laminated PVB |
Max Weight |
CTS |
3300 |
x |
3210 |
mm |
3300 |
x |
3210 |
mm |
3300 |
x |
3210 |
mm |
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See Note 5 |
PVB Maximum Sizes |
Stock |
5100 |
x |
3210 |
mm |
5100 |
x |
3210 |
mm |
5100 |
x |
3210 |
mm |
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CNC |
Maximum Sizes |
4 -19mm |
5000 |
x |
3200 |
mm |
4600 |
x |
3200 |
mm |
4600 |
x |
3200 |
mm |
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Minimum Sizes |
4 - 19mm |
300 |
x |
300 |
mm |
300 |
x |
300 |
mm |
300 |
x |
300 |
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Digital Print |
Maximum Sizes |
4 - 19mm |
4500 |
x |
2500 |
mm |
NA |
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4500 |
x |
2400 |
mm#2 |
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Minimum Sizes |
4 - 19mm |
250 |
x |
100 |
mm |
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300 |
x |
300 |
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Screen Print |
Max Clad |
4 - 19mm |
3150 |
x |
1600 |
mm#2 |
NA |
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NA |
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Max Pattern |
4 - 19mm |
2600 |
x |
1540 |
mm#2 |
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Minimum Sizes |
4 - 19mm |
400 |
x |
100 |
mm |
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Note 1 - The thinner of the panes normally governs limitations, e.g. for 6+4 laminate makeup, use 4mm Product Guidelines
Note 2 - Normal maximums are recommended for good quality and to reduce reworks.
Note 3 - Sizes are subject to toughening sizes for thickness
Note 4 - 6000x2800 toughing and heat soaking/processing in Auckland is possible for specific jobs dependant on glass availability. Softcoat Low E heatsoak on application.
Note 5 - Stock PVB Laminate excludes Clear 8.76mm and Bronze 6.38mm. Max Clear 8.76mm sheet is 4500x3210mm. Max Bronze 6.38 sheet is 3120x2250mm
Note 6 - LSG >40mm on application (Ex Auckland only)
General - For sizes outside the above or special applications refer to the your salesperson.
The maximum acceptable aspect ratio (length/width) for any thickness of toughened glass is 15 to 1.
Shapes and Templates
Glass ordered to templates must be accompanied by a full scale template to the correct dimensions. Irregular Shape surcharge applies. Templates must be made from a rigid material and with seperate templates for each panel marked with: The customer name and order number Hole type, size and locations The face side, and glass type and thickness Edgework requirements Stamp type and position.