Tempered Glass Definition
Tempered glass is a heat-treated safety glass that is approximately 4–5 times stronger than regular annealed glass. It breaks into small, blunt fragments to reduce injury risk.
Key Features
High mechanical strength
Thermal shock resistance
Safe breakage pattern
Heat resistance up to 250°C
Applications
Building facades and curtain walls
Glass doors and partitions
Shower rooms and bathroom enclosures
Balustrades, railings, and staircases
Furniture and appliances (e.g. tabletops, oven doors)
Subtypes
Flat tempered glass
Curved tempered glass
Printed tempered glass (with decorative patterns)
Silk screen tempered glass (with solid or dotted ceramic prints)
Insulated tempered glass (for energy efficiency)
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 |