Laminated glass is composed of two or more layers of glass bonded by a plastic interlayer, usually PVB (polyvinyl butyral) or SGP (ionoplast). Even if broken, the glass remains adhered to the interlayer.
Key Features
High impact resistance
Shatter-proof and anti-theft
Excellent sound insulation
UV filtering
Customizable with color films or printed interlayers
Applications
Skylights and overhead glazing
High-rise building facades
Banks, airports, and public buildings
Sound barriers and automotive windshields
Floor panels and stair treads
Subtypes
Tempered laminated glass
Insulated laminated glass
Bent laminated glass
Colored or tinted laminated glass
Printed laminated glass
Low-E laminated glass (for energy-saving)
Category | Parameter | Standard Example | Technical Notes |
Dimensions | Min. Size | 300×300 mm | Most sizes customizable
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Max. Size | 3300×13000 mm |
Structural Composition | Glass Layer Thickness (mm) | Single layer: 3+3, 5+5, 6+6 | Thickness affects load-bearing and impact resistance. |
Double layer: 6+6+6, 8+8+8 |
Interlayer Material Type | PVB (Standard, 0.38/0.76/1.52mm) | PVB: Cost-effective; SGP: 5x stronger than PVB; EVA: Ideal for curved glass |
SGP (High-strength, 1.52/2.28mm) |
EVA (Flexible) |
| Visible Light Transmittance | Transparent PVB: 88%~92% | Customizable colors/patterns. |
Colored PVB: 40%~70% |
Frosted PVB: 50%~60% |
Safety Performance | Impact Resistance Rating | EN 12600 1B1 (5mm+0.76mm PVB) | 1B1: 1kg steel ball drop from 1.2m |
2B2 (8mm+1.52mm PVB) | 2B2: 2kg steel ball drop from 1.2m |
| Post-Breakage Behavior | PVB: Fragments adhere to interlayer | Complies with BS 6206 safety standards |
SGP: Cracks without shattering |
Optical Performance | UV Blocking Rate | Standard PVB: ≥99% | Protects indoor items from fading. |
UV-specialized interlayer: ≥99.9% |
| Optical Distortion (Waviness) | ≤0.1% (ASTM C1048 compliant) | High-precision lamination reduces deformation. |
Mechanical Performance | Bending Strength (MPa) | 6mm laminated: ≥50 | Static load test (ASTM C1172). |
8mm laminated: ≥70 |
| Edge Peel Strength (N/mm) | PVB: ≥15 | Maintains ≥90% strength after humidity aging tests |
SGP: ≥25 |
Processing | Pre-press Temperature/Pressure | PVB: 120~140°C/1.2~1.5MPa | Ensures bubble-free bonding. |
SGP: 135~150°C/1.5~2.0MPa |
| Autoclave Cycle | PVB: 2~4 hours | Pressure: 12~14 bar. |
SGP: 4~6 hours |
Edge Treatment | Polishing | Fine grinding (R-angle ≤0.5mm) | Reduces stress concentration during installation. |
Mirror polishing |
Architectural Safety | Basic anti-shatter type | 6mm tempered + 0.76mm PVB + 6mm tempered, U-value 2.8, Rw 34 |
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High-end Curtain Walls | Double-layer with thermal insulation | 6mm Low-E + 1.52mm SGP + 6mm Low-E, U-value 1.6, SHGC 0.35 |
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Sound Insulation | Laminated + Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) | 5mm+12A+5mm (IGU) + 0.76mm PVB +5mm, Rw 42, STC 38 |
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Dimensions | Min. Size | 300×300 mm | Most sizes customizable
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Max. Size | 3300×13000 mm |