IR 521/521T/521UT Storefront Framing System Kawneer

Storefront Framing

IR 521/521T/521UT Framing System

The IR 521/521T/521UT Storefront Framing System leads the way for protection, aesthetics and thermal performance. Our first ever pre-glazed impact-rated storefront system combines thinner sightlines and ultra-thermal capabilities with Missile Level D and Level E impact protection and offers incredible installation versatility using pre-glazed framing members. It is designed and engineered for single-span storefronts, low- to mid-rise ribbon windows and punched opening applications. 

The system is available pre-glazed, either inside or outside glazed, to meet a diverse range of project requirements and is hurricane impact-tested against windborne debris with Florida Product Approval (FPA) and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) evaluation, demonstrating superior protection and the ability to enhance the long-term value and provide occupant safety. 

  • Higher span options up to 138 inches 
  • Thermal, non-thermal and ultra-thermal options 
  • Pre-glazed framing members 
  • Inside and outside glazed 
  • Tested to a Design Pressure of 70 psf 
  • Pre-glazed framing members
  • Missile Level D and Level E Impact Protection against windborne debris
  • 2 ½” sightlines
  • Ultra-thermal capabilities
  • High span options up to 138 inches
  • Inside or outside glazed
  • Tested to a Design Pressure of 70 psf
  • A range of attractive painted finishes

Product Applications

  • Impact resistant
  • Storefront, ribbon window or punched opening
  • Low- to mid-rise
  • Higher span options up to 138 inches

Hurricane Resistant

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Thermal Technology

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Blast Resistant

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Related Product Approvals

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IR 521/521T/521UT Framing System - Flyer
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IR 521/521T Framing System - Architectural Detail Manual
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IR 521UT Framing System - Architectural Detail Manual
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Product Selection Guide
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Florida Product Approval
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IR 521 Framing System - MTS
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IR 521T/521UT Framing System - 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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IR 521/521T/521UT Framing System - English

IR 521

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IR 521 Framing Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing Miscellaneous Jamb and Vertical Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

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IR 521 Framing Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
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IR 521 Framing Field Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing Pre-Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

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IR 521 Framing Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing Miscellaneous Jamb and Vertical Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

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IR 521 Framing Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing Miscellaneous Jamb and Vertical Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing Field Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing Pre-Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521 Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

IR 521T

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IR 521T Framing, Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing, Miscellaneous Jamb and Vertical Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing, Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

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IR 521T Framing, Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing, Miscellaneous Jamb and Vertical Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing, Field Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing, Pre-Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

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IR 521T Framing, Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing, Miscellaneous Jamb and Vertical Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing, Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

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IR 521T Framing, Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
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IR 521T Framing, Field Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing, Pre-Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521T Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

IR 521UT

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IR 521UT Framing, Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing, Miscellaneous Jamb and Vertical Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing, Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

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IR 521UT Framing, Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing, Miscellaneous Jamb and Vertical Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing, Field Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing, Pre-Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

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IR 521UT Framing, Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
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IR 521UT Framing, Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

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IR 521UT Framing, Standard Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing, Miscellaneous Jamb and Vertical Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing, Field Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing, Pre-Glazed Corner Details (1-5/16” Infill)
IR 521UT Framing (1-5/16” Infill), Hurricane Impact GLASSvent® Windows, PO and COS Details (1” Infill)

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

 

Search Arconic’s SDS database for safety information on specific materials.

 

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Painted Finishes Sample (English)
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