In fact, this is ordinary sheet glass. The whole secret is what they do with it afterwards. Elements of the required shape are cut out of glass strips with a thickness of at least 4 mm, and then placed in an oven, where they are heated to a temperature of 650-680°C. Then the hot shit is blown with air for rapid cooling. As a result of the temperature difference, mechanical stresses sharply increase and remain after cooling. The resulting material, just called "tempered glass", has a number of interesting properties that make it an unique building material.

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Technical Features of Tempered Glass

After being hardened, glass elements produced by Şişecam have the following features:

- High mechanical strength - it’s hardness and impact resistance are very close to some steel grades.

- Thermal strength. The glass elements withstand a temperature difference of at least 120°C.

- Safety. This is the main reason why the tempered glass is used for large glass structures. If mechanical or thermal damage is too strong, the part crumbles into small pieces of irregular shape that do not have sharp edges. The structural element will be destroyed, but the fragments will not harm people. It will be very easy to restore a step, a showcase or a cabin - but living people are irreplaceable.

 

How is tempered glass produced?

In production,tempered glass can be made in two main ways: Thermal tempering. Chemical hardening. For a number of reasons, Şişecam prefers to use thermally toughened glass. However, if the customer prefers, he will be provided with chemically tempered glass. In any case, he will receive unbreakable glass that can withstand high loads and temperature changes without harm to users.

 

Where is tempered glass used?

Tempered glass is used:

- For glass walls and partitions in the interior. On request, our factory can produce both interior partitions and full-fledged walls that can withstand heat, cold and shock from the outside.

- For fences and railings. If you need to enclose a part of the space, glass walls are a good choice. - For doors. Their strength will protect against any intruder, but at the same time they do not obscure the interior.

- For interior details. Custom-made shower enclosures will fit perfectly into the design of the bathroom.

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TEMPERED CURVED GLASS

 

   Tempered glass is made fully mechanized in a special furnace without the use of any molds. After heating to a plastic state, the glass blank is automatically moved to a special section of the furnace, where it is given the required shape by means of special rollers. The radius of the half-cylinder is set in computer mode. Curved tempered glass acquires all the properties of safety glass.

 

   Bending glass with modern method destroys the prevailing opinion about the fragility of sheet glass. With its help, are created not only stylish, but also safe high-strength designs. Also, with the help of new technologies, curved glass can take on various forms, which expands the boundaries for the implementation of design ideas.

 

Technical capabilities of production

 

Glass Types: Clear Float, Tinted, Patterned, Painted

Thicknesses: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 mm

Min. Size: 250x350mm

Max. Size: 1000x2400mm

Radius: 4-6mm: R700mm, 8-12mm: R1000mm

 

Application

 

• Windshields for transport (public, railway)

• Glass facades and windows of buildings

• Commercial and industrial equipment (refrigeration and furniture showcases), glass furniture, interiors

• Limiting structures (railings and stairwells, panoramic elevators)

• Glass partitions in the premises (shower enclosures, showcases, office partitions)

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