Schüco AF UDC 80

The Schüco AF UDC 80 (Aluminium Façade Unitized Dynamic Construction) is a cutting-edge unitised façade system that seamlessly blends architectural elegance with high-performance engineering. Designed for both new constructions and refurbishments, this system offers unparalleled design freedom, enabling the realization of complex building envelopes with efficiency and precision.

Key Features

  • Slim Profile Design: Standard face width of 80 mm, with optional cover caps reducing the visual width to 65 mm without compromising structural integrity.​
  • Large Unit Dimensions: Accommodates unit sizes up to 3,000 mm x 4,000 mm and weights up to 1,000 kg, facilitating expansive glass surfaces and bold architectural statements.​
  • Superior Thermal Performance: Achieves Uf-values as low as 0.81 W/(m²K), contributing to energy-efficient building designs.​
  • Versatile Infill Options: Supports a variety of materials for opaque areas, including metal panels, printed glass, and natural stone, which can be installed flush or as projecting elements to create depth and texture.​
  • Integrated Sun Shading: Compatible with the concealed Schüco AB ZDS textile sun shading system, enhancing thermal comfort and façade aesthetics.​
  • Design Variability: Allows for horizontally offset units and angled glazing bars, enabling unique and dynamic façade patterns.​
  • Safety Features: Incorporates transparent, profile-integrated spandrel safety barriers, ensuring compliance with safety standards without disrupting the façade’s visual continuity.​

Product Specification

Face Width

80 mm (standard), 65 mm (with optional cover caps)​

Unit Dimensions

Up to 3,000 mm (width) x 4,000 mm (height

Maximum Unit Weight

1,000 kg

Thermal Insulation

Uf-values from 0.81 W/(m²K)​

Glazing Thickness

22 mm to 70 mm​

Air Permeability

Class AE 1200

Watertightness

Class RE 1650

Impact Resistance

Class E5 / I5

Sound Reduction

Up to Rw 50 dB​

Material

Aluminium

Surface Finishes

Anodized, powder-coated, or wet-painted in various colors

Insert Units

Seamlessly integrates with Schüco AWS window systems and Schüco ADS door systems, including the super-insulated AWS 114.SI series

Ventilation Options

Compatible with the Schüco AF UDC 80 CV system, offering concealed projected top-hung or parallel-opening vents for enhanced natural ventilation

Sun Shading

Designed to accommodate the Schüco AB ZDS textile sun shading system, providing effective solar control and contributing to energy savings

Aesthetic Customization

Offers a range of design options, including various cover caps and the ability to create horizontally offset units or incorporate angled glazing bars for distinctive façade patterns

Material Versatility

Supports diverse materials for opaque sections, allowing for creative combinations and textures in façade design

Structural Adaptability

Engineered to accommodate project-specific requirements, ensuring optimal use of system components for customized unitised façade constructions

Energy Efficiency

Contributes to sustainable building practices through excellent thermal insulation properties

Environmental Responsibility

Designed with recyclability in mind, aligning with green building standards and certifications

Ideal for

  • High-rise commercial buildings​
  • Residential complexes​
  • Public institutions​
  • Architecturally ambitious projects requiring bespoke façade solutions​

Face Width

3.15 in (standard), 2.56 in (with optional cover caps)

Unit Dimensions

Up to 118.11 in (width) × 157.48 in (height)

Maximum Unit Weight

2,204.6 lb

Thermal Insulation

Uf-values from 0.14 BTU/(hr·ft²·°F)

Glazing Thickness

0.87 in to 2.76 in

Air Permeability

Class AE 1200

Watertightness

Class RE 1650

Impact Resistance

Class E5 / I5

Sound Reduction

Up to Rw 50 dB​

Material

Aluminium

Surface Finishes

Anodized, powder-coated, or wet-painted in various colors

Insert Units

Seamlessly integrates with Schüco AWS window systems and Schüco ADS door systems, including the super-insulated AWS 114.SI series

Ventilation Options

Compatible with the Schüco AF UDC 80 CV system, offering concealed projected top-hung or parallel-opening vents for enhanced natural ventilation

Sun Shading

Designed to accommodate the Schüco AB ZDS textile sun shading system, providing effective solar control and contributing to energy savings

Aesthetic Customization

Offers a range of design options, including various cover caps and the ability to create horizontally offset units or incorporate angled glazing bars for distinctive façade patterns

Material Versatility

Supports diverse materials for opaque sections, allowing for creative combinations and textures in façade design

Structural Adaptability

Engineered to accommodate project-specific requirements, ensuring optimal use of system components for customized unitised façade constructions

Energy Efficiency

Contributes to sustainable building practices through excellent thermal insulation properties

Environmental Responsibility

Designed with recyclability in mind, aligning with green building standards and certifications

Ideal for

  • High-rise commercial buildings​
  • Residential complexes​
  • Public institutions​
  • Architecturally ambitious projects requiring bespoke façade solutions​