TEMPERED GLASS

Tempered glass is a form of glass that has been heat treated in a way to make it stronger and more resistant to damage from impact. It also has the ability to, when broken, break into very small pieces that pose little threat of injury.

It was invented in 1874 by Francois Bastie (1830–1901) of Paris, France by quenching almost molten glass in a heated bath of oil. A process he later patented in England. Tempered glass is also called Bastie glass after its creator. It is indistinguishable from annealed or plate glass in appearance. 

Popular Uses

1,Automotive UseContractors are appreciative of tempered glass as well because this is a safe and practical option for their projects. The safety that tempered glass can provide for houses is especially highlighted. Its durability can be maximized in a number of ways which is why it is one of the most used construction materials for windows, sliding doors, skylights, bathtub enclosures, shower doors, balcony doors, and even swimming pools. Office environments can even use it for their doors, and they can even use it for their writing boards.

Solar panels2,Construction Material 

3,Commercial Uses

4,Home Appliances

5,Solar Panels

Automotive Use

Most of the vehicles that you see are protected with tempered glass for everyday use. Car windshields use this type of glass since it can lessen the dangers that a normal glass would impose. Once the car has run into a collision, the broken glass shards coming from the windshield can lead to serious complications for the person behind the wheel and his passengers.

With the use of tempered glass, the pieces of glass are non-threatening since it is not lethal enough to kill. The use of tempered glass in vehicles has led to increased protection for cars since its strong properties are not likely to break off during an accident and its shards are designed to protect the people from getting injured by it.

Construction Material 

Contractors are appreciative of tempered glass as well because this is a safe and practical option for their projects. The safety that tempered glass can provide for houses is especially highlighted. Its durability can be maximized in a number of ways which is why it is one of the most used construction materials for windows, sliding doors, skylights, bathtub enclosures, shower doors, balcony doors, and even swimming pools. Office environments can even use it for their doors, and they can even use it for their writing boards.

Commercial Uses

You can see tempered glass in public spaces and for commercial uses every day. On your daily commute, ads that are on display at bus stops are guarded by tempered glass. There are elevators that are laden with tempered glass as well. The number of commercial uses gives way to the flexibility that tempered glass can give to different applications. Not to mention that it is an affordable choice for different kinds of uses.

Home Appliances

You have probably seen this on the appliances that you have at home and tempered glass is one of the best materials for them because of its heat-resistance and durability. You can most commonly see this use in microwave ovens because they have a tempered glass dish on the device that serves as the asset that can allow food to heat at a high temperature.

Solar panels

Solar panels are highly regarded as one of the most eco-friendly energy sources for people. With the purpose at which the panels operate, it is no wonder that engineers have constructed their form to withstand heat and extreme stress. With this, tempered glass plays a part in making up the efficient use of the solar panels. Since tempered glass is also known as toughened glass, it is mainly used for panels that require high-strength applications. Additionally, there is an option to choose a plate or a tempered glass for your panels but most manufacturers and consumers usually choose the latter.