LAMINATED GLASS

WHAT IS LAMINATED GLASS

G-Lam laminated glass consists of two or more panes of float glass bonded together by one or several sheets of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer which is extremely tough and resilient. The adhesion of the PVB interlayer to the glass is optimized by a production process based on high heat and pressure. The process achieves perfect homogeneity of the glass sandwich and maintains the transparency of standard monolythic float glass. In addition to transparency, G-Lam laminated glass maintains all the other characteristics of float glass such as durability and scratch resistance. However, it adds impact resistance, better sound insulation and improved control of solar energy.

With all these additional qualities, G-Lam laminated gloss has become a unique product for all types of safety and security glazing applications.

BENEFITS

ANTI-ACCIDENT

The impact resistance, elasticity and adhesion of PVB to gloss makes laminated glass an excellent safety glazing. Indeed, laminated glass will resist penetration from heavy accidental impact. In some cases, the glass might break but the splinters will adhere to the PVB interlayer, reducing the risk of personal injury from flying glass and protecting property against damage. Moreover, even when broken, laminated glass remains integral, thus resisting further accidental impact and offering protection against the weather until its replacement.

ANTI-THEFT/HIGH SECURITY

By increasing the thickness of the PVB interlayer and sometimes the thickness of the float glass itself, laminated glass can offer ideal protection against vandalism, robbery and theft. The finals configuration of the laminate depends on the application risks and on the value of the goods requiring protection. G-Lam laminated architectural glass can vary from two-ply constructions to several PVB interlayers in multiple-ply glass providing bullet-resistant properties.

ACOUSTICAL COMFORT

The configuration and nature of laminated glass provides much better sound insulation compared to ordinary glass, especially at certain frequencies. Many modern airports are now fitted with laminated glass combining safety and sound installation properties. More information is available on request.

SOLAR ENERGY CONTROL

G-Lam laminated glass is an ideal product against harmful UV rays. More that 99.5% of UV can be filtered reducing fading and discoloration of goods. In addition, laminated glass allows control of solar energy with a choice of different colours. More information is available on request.

ADVANTAGES & APPLICATIONS

ACCIDENT PROTECTION

Minimizing the risk of injury from accidental impact and glass breakage or fallout is a critical glazing design concern. The combination of glass and PVB interlayer makes laminated glass the only glazing that can reduce the risk of laceration and glass fallout, and continue to offer protection even if broken.

Application:    Patio doors, glazing doors, glazing walls, balconies, staircases, shower cabins, all glazing surfaces in schools, swimming pools, public or private buildings etc. presenting a risk accident.

BURGLARY & VANDALISM PROTECTION

By increasing the number and the thickness of the PVB interlayers, laminated glass resists breakage from street vandalism and “smash and grab” raids.

Application: Ground-floor glazing, shop-fronts for anti-vandalism, overhead glazing, verandas and greenhouses.

THIEFT PROTECTION

For this kind of laminated glass, the required impact resistance results from the thickness of the PVB interlayer combined with the thickness of two or three glass panels. G-Lam laminated glass then provides exceptional protection against robberies. If the impact is heavy, star burst will appear at the point of impact but the glass itself will remain integral helping to resist further break in attempts.

Application: Shop fronts, museums, art protection, computer rooms, high risk private homes.

BULLET RESISTANT GLAZING

For high-security glazing, various thicknesses of glass combined with the strong resistance of the PVB interlayer provide a wide range of multi-laminated glass possibilities. Such laminated glass configurations can resist penetration from high power hand guns and rifles, helping to protect people from direct bullet injury or flying glass fragments. More information is available in Stop-Shot Catalogue.

Application:    Cashiers in banks and post offices, petrol stations, armoured vehicles, specific high risk shops.

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