ROBAX® IR SuperMax: efficient, clean and sustainable

This has several positive effects on energy efficiency and emissions. Since less heat escapes to the outside, the combustion process can run much more efficiently due to the increased temperatures in the combustion chamber. Because of the higher reflection, this is especially true for fireplaces with one or more glass-ceramic fire-viewing panels. The additionally gained energy can then be used as storage energy or for heating water-bearing components, helping consumers save on heating costs. The increased heat reflection can also help reduce particulate emissions and the new coating can compensate for certain user errors.  For example, incorrect air settings or the use of too little fuel.  While the effect of a catalyst in the fireplace can also be significantly improved.

Cozy warmth, less dirt

The new coating is particularly suitable for use in low-energy or passive houses. Because of the good thermal insulation, the living space can quickly overheat if too much heat radiates from the fireplace. In this case, furniture, carpets, curtains or walls in the surrounding area become unpleasantly hot. With ROBAX® IR SuperMax, the lower heat radiation reduces the temperatures in front of the fireplace and the living space does not overheat but stays pleasantly and constantly tempered. Allowing home owners to get closer to the fireplace for maximum coziness. And it can improve the design and space planning of the fireplace near furniture or walls without any safety concerns (distance can be halved in comparision to uncoated ROBAX® fire-viewing panels in the ideal case). Living spaces become more cozy and comfortable for families to enjoy.

"In addition to atmosphere and efficiency, consumers are particularly interested in the easy-to-clean fireplace, as this is the only negative aspect of fire-viewing panels for them. Our most recent survey has shown this once again," explains Isabel Breit, Head of Marketing at SCHOTT ROBAX®. ROBAX® IR SuperMax also has an answer to this question. Due to the higher temperatures in the combustion chamber, the inside of the glass-ceramic panel heats up, providing a pyrolytic-like effect. The higher temperatures can lead to less soot depositing on the surface of the panel, resulting in reduced cleaning time. And more time to enjoy the unclouded view of the blazing flames – for maximum relaxation.  "With ROBAX® IR SuperMax, we succeed in this: More energy efficiency for the environment and more comfort for everyday use of the fireplace," concludes Breit. ROBAX® IR SuperMax is at the forefront of the development of heat-reflecting coatings by SCHOTT ROBAX® and rounds out the SCHOTT ROBAX® "Smart Heat" IR portfolio.

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SCHOTT is a leading international technology group in the areas of specialty glass, glass-ceramics and related high-tech materials. With over 130 years of experience, the company is an innovative partner to many industries, including the home appliance, pharma, electronics, optics, life sciences, automotive and aviation industries. SCHOTT has a global presence with production sites and sales offices in 34 countries. In the 2018/2019 fiscal year, the group generated sales of EUR 2.2 billion with over 16,200 employees. SCHOTT AG has its headquarters in Mainz (Germany) and is solely owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. This is one of the oldest private and largest science-promot-ing foundations in Germany. As a foundation company, SCHOTT assumes special responsibility for its employees, society and the environment.