Laminated Glass?

Have you ever wondered why some kinds of glass do not break into pieces, or why broken glass can still remain a sheet? That is because it is Laminated Glass.

What is laminated glass?

Laminated glass is a type of tempered glass produced by putting two or more sheets of glass together, with a special film separated in the center, and through a process of heat and high pressure, causing the glass to stick to the film permanently.

The main highlight of laminated glass is that when the glass is broken, the center film holds the glass debris, allowing the glass to remain sheet-shaped and not fall into pieces, greatly reducing the danger of accidents.

A form of laminated glass.

There are many different forms of laminated glass depending on the material used, each of which has different properties and benefits:

Safety Laminated Glass: It is the most common form. It is used to improve safety from glass shattering. It is suitable for general housing buildings.

Acoustic Laminated Glass: Designed specifically to reduce external noise, the film used has good sound absorption properties, suitable for buildings that need tranquility, such as meeting rooms or bedrooms.

Bullet Resistant Glass: It is a glass made from multiple layers of glass and ultra-thick film to be resistant to shrapnel shocks. It is suitable for places that need maximum safety, such as banks, jewellery stores or key government agencies.

Colored Laminated Glass: The film used can have a variety of colors, allowing the design to be created as needed. It is often used as a component in building interiors.

Different kinds of films and the hallmarks of each.

Glass interstitial films play an important role in the properties of laminated glass, with films popular for PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral) and SentryGlasse films. ®

1.PVB film (Polyvinyl Butyral)

Pros: It is the most widely used film. It has good noise reduction properties and can prevent up to 99% UV radiation. It preserves furniture and interior decoration from fading. It is suitable for common uses such as windows, doors or room screens.

2. SentryGlasse film ® (Sentinal Glass)

Prominence: It is a film that is several times stronger and more durable than PVB film. When the glass is broken, it will not cause decoupling cracking and still maintain the structure of the glass excellently. It is suitable for structures that require very high safety, such as drop bars, glass floors or glass roofs.

The choice of laminated glass should therefore be determined by the purpose of its use to maximize its safety, beauty and use.