We found the alternative for the Swiggle system! With "Pfann insulating glass Spacer" you can easily build your own stained glass panels in 2 layers of glass for insulating purposes, it can be done as fast as in 10 minutes. This spacer has been on the market in the USA for many years and works in the same way as the well-known (but no longer available) Swiggle system, with a molecular material in the butyl which absorbs and holds the moisture. More Information about the Pfann insulating glass spacer for stained glass can be found in this BLOG.

Pfann stained glass insulating spacer (alternative for Swiggle system)

Use Y-profile lead came on the outer sides of the stained glass panel. For the dimensions and thickness to be used, we refer to the schedule at the top of this page. Beware! When you store the Pfann insulating glass spacer, please make sure you put it back in the air-tight bag and close this with tape. Tip: add a small bag with silica gel (moist-collector).

Once opened, it will not be tenable for very long! Check the indicator that is delivered with the spacer.

Download the catalogue and user instruction of Pfann insulating spacer for stained glass between insulation glass.

Picture manual for isulating spacer

With the Pfann insulation glass spacer you have a high-quality product that works real fast and easy. We sell it in small quantities (20 meters) which makes it possible to build your stained glass in insulation glasses very economically.

Have a look at the instruction film about the Pfann insulation glass system, the alternative for the Swiggle System. This film was made with help of Rutger van de Beek / Atelier Barneveld:

Pfann Insulation Spacer: The highest quality

The Pfann insulation Spacer is made in the USA and meets the highest quality standards and is tested as being an excellent quality both in the USA and Europe. To guarantee the best quality, every bag (with 20 mtr) contains a moisture- indicator. Just like with the old Swiggle system, the butyl contains a moisture-absorbing material that prevents the forming of moisture on the inside of the insulating glass panels.. See also pdf Pfann stained glass insulating spacer. With the included moist indicator it is easy to check the quality of the glass-system before using it.