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Vision panels.

SDS offers a large number of standard vision panel types to suit any healthcare situation.

For most internal doorsets within hospital, healthcare and clinical environments, glazing is a vital element. Ensuring the correct size and positioning of vision panels is fundamental for safety, compliance, light admittance, privacy, and user comfort. The type of glass used, and methods in which it is glazed, are also key to ensure fire integrity, acoustic ratings, and safety.

SDS offers a large number of standard vision panel types to suit any healthcare situation. These provide a number of different size and layout options and have been designed following many years of experience in the industry. Vision panels noted with ‘Part M’, also comply with the Building Regulations Approved Document Part M (BS8300) and the Equality Act (EA) 2010.

The Building Regulations Approved Document Part M (BS8300) also states that doors within entrance and reception areas, and other appropriate internal doors which are wider than 450mm, must be provided with a Part M compliant vision panel as noted above.

SDS Glazing.

SDS provides a range of glazing options, enabling you to select the perfect option to complete your project.
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Clear Glaze

The most common type of glazing. Available either as a single glass pane, or as a double-glazed unit finishing flush with both faces of the door.

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Frost Glaze

Glass can be frosted for privacy if required. Available either as a single glass pane, or as a double-glazed unit finishing flush with both faces of the door.

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SDS Priviglaze

A double-glazed unit incorporating an integral privacy blind. Available with PVC beading or finishing flush with both faces of the door.

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SDS Priviglaze+

A double-glazed unit incorporating an integral privacy blind and LED warning light. Available with PVC beading or finishing flush with both faces of the door.

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Warning light

12 volt LED warning light that is recessed into one face of the door.

Choose the perfect vision panel finish for your project.

SDS provides a range of finishes to choose from for your vision panels, ensuring that you get the exact finish you require for your hospital or healthcare project.
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Timber Bead Vision Panel

A traditional timber vision panel beading, available in most standard timber types—either clear lacquered or pre-primed.

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PVC Bead Vision Panel

With minimal edges for infection control, bead covers are available in matching or contrasting in the door leaf finish.

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Flush Vision Panel

Where infection control is paramount, this option provides a second-to-none solution. The PVC door faces are entirely flush with the vision panel.

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SDS Priviglaze+ Vision Panel

SDS Priviglaze+ was designed to bring warning lights central to the users approach. Having them in the centre of the door avoids lights being fitted to the walls in the traditional method, either beside or above the door.

Discover more about the innovative SDS Priviglaze+.

Priviglaze+ integrates a vision panel and warning light into a single, flush-fitted unit positioned centrally within the door, removing the need for traditional wall-mounted light boxes. This reduces infection risks, minimises additional surfaces, enhances corridor aesthetics, and can be wired directly to the surgeon’s panel for seamless control.
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Projects.

We are very proud of our 40-year track record of successful collaboration with architects, contractors, NHS Trusts and private hospitals, partnerships which are based on our core tenets: Specialisation, Dedication and Sincerity.

Read from our selection of work to see just how we have helped to make a difference in a range of projects, including healthcare and clinical environments. 

Get in touch.


Choose SDS for your next project. Get in touch with our specialist team to find out more about how our UK-designed and manufactured, fully compliant, healthcare doorsets can meet the needs of your project.