Construction glass is mainly associated with flat facade surfaces and wall partitions, as well as elements of furniture. It also takes on another feature in which it gains ”the third dimension’’. In the process of bending, the glass is given a new level of functional and aesthetic quality. This brings architects of buildings and their uses into a new world of multiple shapes.
The technology of bending glass involves the process of tempering. After the glass has reached the temperature whereby softening takes place, it is formed into the shapes required, after which it is rapidly cooled, or - in other words - tempered. Thanks to this, curved glass possesses all the features of tempered glass.
Market offer
Type
of edge |
Application |
Minimal radius
of curving [mm] |
Thickness
of glass
[mm] |
Minimal
dimensions
of glass pane
[mm]* |
Maximal
dimensions
of glass pane
[mm]* |
|
Curving |
Fittings, decoration of interior |
450 |
4-8 |
200x350 |
1000x2440 |
|
Curving |
Building structures |
1000
1500
2000 |
5-8
10-12
15-19 |
300x600
300x600
300x600 |
2440x3660
2440x3660
2440x3660 | * The dimensions provided are for flat glass that is designed for use as regards curving. Thickening or underlining indicates the side of the glass, which is to undergo curving.
This product can be made from base glass of the following types:
- float,
- body tinted glass.
Enamelled or silk screen printed glass is also available.
Advantages
- it is a perfect decorative material,
- due to the process of tempering, in which it goes through drying and partial melting of paints, it takes on all the properties of tempered glass:
- it has greater resistance to bending in comparison to ordinary glass,
- resistant to thermal shock,
- reduces the risk of injury in the case of the pane breaking,
- it is classified as safety glass.
Application
Building constructions:
- glass facades of buildings and skylights,
- fillings of railings and balconies,
- framed or frameless glass internal walls and doors systems,
- glass stairs.
Equipment and interior design:
- table tops,
- components of furniture,
- glass shelvings,
- shower cabins,
- other decorative elements.
Household appliances:
- components of refrigerators and freezers,
- elements of cookers and cooking ovens.
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