Tempered Glass
Tempered glass for Architectural and Commercial Applications
Tempered glass, also called toughened glass, is safety glass used in many modern buildings. It is heated to a high temperature and then cooled quickly. This process changes the stress inside the glass, making it stronger than ordinary annealed glass. When it breaks, fully tempered glass usually falls into small granular fragments instead of large, sharp shards. That is why it is often chosen for areas where safety matters.
Laurel Glass supplies architectural tempered glass in different sizes, thicknesses, shapes and configurations. Available options include flat tempered glass, curved tempered glass, low iron tempered glass, tinted tempered glass, patterned tempered glass and other custom solutions.
What is Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is made from high-quality float glass or another suitable glass substrate. The glass is cut and processed to the required size first. Drilling, edgework, holes and cut-outs must all be completed before tempering, since tempered glass generally cannot be cut or drilled afterward.
Once the fabrication is complete, the glass is heated and rapidly cooled in a controlled process. This gives the finished panel higher mechanical strength and better resistance to thermal stress than standard annealed glass.
Products Specification
| Product Name | Tempered Glass/ Toughened Glass |
| Shape | Flat, Curved. |
| Glass Type | Clear glass, Low iron glass, Tinted glass, and other options. |
| Thickness | 3-19mm |
| Size | Min. Size: 150*150mm, Max. Size: 3300*16000mm or as requested. |
| Color | Clear, Ultra Clear, Bronze, Blue, Green, Gray, and others. |
| Tempering Type | Heat-strengthened or fully tempered, according to requirements |
| Edgework Options | Flat Edge, Simple Edge, Smooth Edge, Custom Edge, etc. |
Laurel Glass can produce tempered glass according to project drawings, dimensions, thickness, color, processing requirements and intended use.
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Benefits of Tempered Glass
High strength
Tempering gives the glass greater mechanical strength than annealed glass. This makes it suitable for areas exposed to impact, pressure or frequent daily use.
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Safer When Broken
Instead of forming large, sharp pieces like annealed glass, fully tempered glass generally breaks into smaller fragments. This can lower the risk of serious cuts, although the glass still needs to be specified and installed correctly for its intended use.
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Better Resistance
Tempered glass can handle greater temperature differences across its surface than annealed glass. That makes it useful for glazing exposed to direct sunlight, indoor and outdoor temperature changes, or uneven heating.
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Flexible Design
Before tempering, the glass can be cut, drilled, edged and processed into different sizes and configurations. It can also be combined with laminated or insulated glass systems.
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Manufacturing Capability
A typical production flow is:
Glass Cutting → Edge Processing → Drilling / CNC → Washing → Heating → Rapid Cooling → Inspection → Packing
For custom orders, production drawings should be confirmed before fabrication starts. After tempering, the finished panels are inspected. Depending on the project, checks may include dimensions, appearance, edge quality, holes, surface condition and tempering quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is tempered glass?
A: Tempered glass is safety glass that has been heat-treated and rapidly cooled to improve its strength and resistance to thermal stress. It is commonly used for doors, windows, partitions, facades and other architectural applications.
Q: Is tempered glass the same as toughened glass?
A: Yes. “Tempered glass” and “toughened glass” generally refer to the same type of heat-treated safety glass. “Toughened glass” is more common in some markets, while “tempered glass” is widely used in international architectural specifications.
Q: Can tempered glass be cut after tempering?
A: No. Tempered glass generally cannot be cut, drilled or significantly modified after tempering. Holes, cut-outs, notches and edgework must be completed beforehand.
Q: Is tempered glass stronger than ordinary glass?
A: Yes. Compared with annealed glass of the same basic thickness, tempered glass has higher mechanical strength and better resistance to thermal stress.
Q: Can tempered glass be used for curtain walls?
A: Yes. It can be used in curtain wall and facade systems when the glass thickness, size, wind load, thermal conditions and complete glazing system meet the project requirements.
Q: Can tempered glass be laminated?
A: Yes. Tempered glass can be laminated with a suitable interlayer. Laminated tempered glass combines the strength of tempered glass with the ability of laminated glass to hold fragments after breakage.
Q: Can tempered glass be used in insulated glass units?
A: Yes. Tempered glass can be used as one or both panes in an insulated glass unit. It can also be combined with Low-E glass to improve the energy performance of the glazing.
Q: Can Laurel Glass produce custom-size tempered glass?
A: Yes. Laurel Glass can produce tempered glass according to project dimensions and processing requirements. Drawings are recommended for panels with holes, cut-outs, special edges or complex shapes.
Get a Quote for Tempered Glass
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Send us the required thickness, dimensions, quantity and application.
If the project includes holes, cut-outs, special edges, curved panels or a combination with laminated or insulated glass, you can send the drawings as well.
Laurel Glass can review the configuration and prepare a quotation based on your requirements.
Contact us for a customized tempered glass solution.