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Starting out as ordinary pieces of cut size float glass, the exposure to a combination of extreme heat and then rapid cooling, transforms the glass into a stronger/tougher product. When subjected to excessive force or impact it doesn’t break into large shards, like float glass. Instead it breaks into small fragments, which are less likely to cause significant injury. Making it an excellent choice for applications where safety is a concern.
Various glass types and thicknesses can be produced from 4mm to 19mm , patterned glass, tinted glass and performance glass such as Pilkington ‘K’ glass, Guardian Climaguard, Saint Gobtain Planithern Low Emissivity glass and solar control / anti sun glass. Combining this facility with our in-house Heat Soaking and Laminating Machine, we have the capability to produce finished glass products up to 40mm in thickness.
The process of Heat Soaking is designed to expose any Nickel Sulphide Inclusions in the glass before it is installed. This is particularly useful for any toughened application where spontaneous breakage could present a risk to the general public.
Laminated glass comprises of multiple layers of glass bonded together with an interlayer. The advantage of toughened laminate glass over standard toughened glass or annealed is its retention even after breaking and the elimination of falling glass pieces.
This characteristic makes it ideal for applications in shopping centres, airports, bus/train stations, hotels or anywhere in the home where you want to maximise light transmission without compromising security or safety.
All toughened products are manufactured in accordance with BSEN 12150 and BSEN 12600. Our heat soaked glass is supplied in accordance with BSEN 14179.
