Description
Schüco FWS 60
Schüco FWS 60 is a high-performance aluminium mullion and transom façade system designed to provide exceptional architectural flexibility, advanced thermal insulation, and reliable structural performance. With a slim 60 mm face width, the system creates elegant curtain wall façades and skylight constructions while supporting a wide range of architectural requirements and building applications.
Developed as a versatile façade platform, Schüco FWS 60 combines modern aesthetics with efficient fabrication and installation processes. The system allows architects and designers to create transparent building envelopes with large glazed areas while maintaining excellent weather resistance, acoustic performance, and energy efficiency. Its broad range of profile options, pressure plates, and façade cover caps provides extensive design freedom for contemporary commercial, residential, educational, and public buildings.
The system integrates seamlessly with Schüco windows, doors, and sliding systems, enabling a consistent architectural appearance throughout the building envelope. Integrated profile-based solutions for spandrel safety barriers allow floor-to-ceiling glazing and low spandrel heights while maintaining uninterrupted façade lines and uniform profile widths.
Schüco FWS 60 also supports modern building technologies including automated doors, integrated sun-shading systems, and building management solutions. System-optimised components simplify the installation of electrical equipment while ensuring reliable long-term performance and ease of maintenance.
Key Features
- High-performance mullion and transom curtain wall system.
- Slim 60 mm sightlines for elegant façade aesthetics.
- Suitable for façades, skylights, atriums, and glazed roof structures.
- Compatible with Schüco windows, doors, and sliding systems.
- Integrated spandrel safety barrier solutions.
- Support for automated building technologies and sun-shading systems.
- Passive House compliant configurations available.
- Excellent thermal, acoustic, and weather performance.
- Large glazing capacities up to 1080 kg.
- Certified according to major international façade standards.
Applications
Schüco FWS 60 is suitable for office buildings, commercial developments, educational facilities, healthcare projects, public buildings, residential towers, hotels, retail centres, mixed-use developments, skylights, glazed atriums, and architecturally demanding façade projects requiring advanced performance and contemporary design.
Design Flexibility and Architectural Freedom
The FWS 60 platform provides architects with extensive freedom when designing curtain wall façades and glazed roof constructions. Multiple profile depths, pressure plate options, and façade cover cap designs allow projects to achieve unique architectural identities while maintaining system compatibility and high performance.
Large glass surfaces can be incorporated into the building envelope while preserving excellent structural stability and weather protection. The system supports complex façade geometries, polygon constructions, skylight applications, and integrated opening elements, making it suitable for virtually any modern architectural concept.
Performance
| Thermal Insulation (Uf) | From 1.3 W/m²K |
| Air Permeability | AE |
| Water Tightness | RE 1200 |
| Sound Reduction | Up to 46 dB |
| Impact Resistance | I5 / E5 |
| Burglar Resistance | Up to RC3 |
| Bullet Resistance | Up to FB4 |
| Wind Load Resistance | 2.0 / 3.0 kN/m² |
Dimensions and Glazing
| Face Width | 60 mm |
| System Depth | 6 – 255 mm |
| Mullion Depth | 50 – 250 mm |
| Glass Thickness | 4 – 62 mm |
| Maximum Glass Weight | 1080 kg |
| Installation Angle | 2° – 105° |
| Skylight Inclination | 2° – 90° |
Sustainability and Certifications
Schüco FWS 60 supports sustainable construction through recyclable aluminium components, energy-efficient thermal insulation technology, and Passive House compliant configurations. The system is certified according to major international standards including DIN EN 13830 and DIN EN 1627 and has received AAMA certification, CWCT certification, Building Authority Approval, and European Technical Assessment.
Its long service life, low maintenance requirements, and compatibility with modern energy-efficient building envelopes make Schüco FWS 60 a reliable choice for sustainable architectural projects.
Why Choose Schüco FWS 60?
Schüco FWS 60 combines advanced engineering, architectural flexibility, and proven façade performance in a single curtain wall platform. Its ability to accommodate large glazing units, integrate modern building technologies, and meet demanding energy-efficiency requirements makes it one of the most versatile façade systems within the Schüco portfolio.
Whether used for office buildings, commercial developments, public architecture, or complex skylight structures, Schüco FWS 60 delivers the transparency, durability, and performance required by modern construction projects.
Performance values may vary depending on dimensions, glazing specifications, profile combinations, hardware selection, and project-specific requirements.
