Toughened Glass
Toughened glass is our core product
Toughened glass, also known as tempered glass, is a type of safety glass that has been processed through controlled thermal or chemical treatments to enhance its strength compared to standard glass. This process involves heating the glass to approximately 650°C and then rapidly cooling it, a method that induces compressive stresses on the surface and tensile stresses in the interior, thereby increasing its overall strength.
Enhanced Strength
Toughened glass is up to five times stronger than regular annealed glass, making it more resistant to impacts and mechanical stresses.
Safety Features
In the event of breakage, toughened glass fractures into small, blunt-edged granular pieces, reducing the risk of injury compared to the sharp shards produced by standard glass.
Thermal Resistance
The toughening process enhances the glass's ability to withstand high temperatures and sudden thermal changes, making it suitable for environments with fluctuating temperatures
Applications
Due to its durability and safety properties, toughened glass is widely used in various applications, including:
Architectural Glazing
Utilized in windows, doors, facades, and partitions to ensure structural integrity and safety.
Automotive Industry
Employed in vehicle windows and sunroofs to provide passengers with enhanced protection.
Furniture and Appliances
Used in the manufacturing of glass tables, shelves, and oven doors due to its strength and thermal resistance.
toughened glass making Process
Toughened glass, also known as tempered glass, is manufactured through a process that significantly enhances its strength and safety compared to standard annealed glass.
Cutting and Preparation
The glass is first cut to the desired dimensions and edges are finished, as any alterations after tempering can cause breakage.
Heating
The prepared glass is heated uniformly in a furnace to temperatures exceeding 600°C.
Rapid Cooling
After reaching the required temperature, the glass undergoes rapid cooling using high-pressure air blasts. This sudden cooling induces compressive stresses on the surface and tensile stresses in the interior, enhancing the glass's strength
Complete Glass Solutions
Our Glass product range
Toughened Glass
We have two Glaston Bending Furnaces capable of 4 metre bends.
Laminated Glass
We have two Glaston Bending Furnaces capable of 4 metre bends.
Walk-On Glass
FC500 GLaston Toughening Furnace - the largest in the world.
Fire Rated Glass
Our well-maintained Manchester Glaston Toughening Furnace.
Heat Soak Glass
Our well-maintained Manchester Glaston Toughening Furnace.
Bend Glass
Our well-maintained Manchester Glaston Toughening Furnace.
Double Glazed Units - DGU
Boost energy efficiency and acoustic performance in buildings.
Heat Strengthened Glass
Controlled heating and cooling to increase strength and thermal resistance.
Toughened Laminated Glass
High-performance safety glass made by bonding more layers of toughened glass.
