Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is a type of safety glass that is made more resistant by heat treatment and breaks into small, harmless pieces when broken. This glass has higher mechanical and thermal resistance than regular glass and increases the safety of buildings and people.
Production and Strengthening Process
- Heating: The glass is heated to a temperature of about 650-700 degrees Celsius.
- Rapid cooling: Immediately after heating, the glass is cooled with a jet of cold air from both sides, creating compressive stress.
- Creating compressive stress: The outer layers are under pressure and the inner layers are stretched, which increases the mechanical strength of the glass.
Features and advantages
- High mechanical strength: 4 to 5 times that of ordinary glass.
- High thermal resistance: Withstands sudden temperature changes of up to about 200 degrees Celsius.
- Safety in breakage: Transforms into small, harmless pieces.
- Excellent transparency: Maintains optical quality and transparency.
- Wind resistance: Suitable for building facades and windy areas.
Applications
- Glass doors and building entrances
- Interior partitions and space separation
- Side and rear windows of cars
- Building glass facades and storefronts
- Shower surrounds (glass bathrooms) and stair glass
Important notes
- Cutability after tempering: Glass cannot be cut or drilled after tempering.
- Difference from laminate: Tempered glass breaks into small pieces, while laminate holds the pieces together. It takes.
