Toughened Laminated Glass

Toughened laminated glass is a combination of toughened glass and one or more layers of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or another interlayer material. Its main difference from standard toughened glass is that it lies in the additional layer(s) of material to enhance safety and security features.

While toughened glass is known for its strength and safety upon breakage, toughened laminated glass further enhances these properties, making it suitable for applications where safety and security are paramount. Common uses include windows, skylights, facades, and areas where impact resistance and structural integrity are crucial.

Key characteristics and features of toughened laminated glass:

Safety

Toughened laminated glass remains in place even when shattered, reducing the risk of injury from sharp shards.

Security

The interlayer adds resistance against forced entry, making breakage more challenging for intruders.

UV Protection

Laminated glass can provide UV filtering, protecting interiors from the harmful effects of the sun.

Sound Insulation

The layered structure enhances sound insulation, reducing external noise transmission.

Toughened laminated glass is ideal for both residential and commercial projects due to its enhanced strength and safety features. It provides durability, transparency, and a sleek aesthetic, meeting diverse requirements in various applications.

Toughened laminated glass is perfect for:

Glass balustrades: Ensures safety with retained integrity upon breakage.

Roofing: Provides durability, UV protection, and safety in skylights and canopies.

Windows and doors: Enhanced security, sound insulation, and safety.

Automotive: Windshields for increased safety and security.

Facades: Combines strength with aesthetic appeal in building exteriors.

Shower enclosures: Adds an extra layer of safety in case of breakage.

Flooring: Offers a combination of strength and protection in glass floors.

Interior partitions: Enhances safety and sound insulation in commercial spaces.

Museums and displays: Protects valuable exhibits with added security.

Retail spaces: Secures shopfronts and display windows against forced entry.

Public transport: Used in windows for safety and security in buses, trains, and

Toughened laminated glass: where strength, safety, and design excellence redefine architecture.

Jumbo and Bespoke Glass Measurements:

At Specialist Glass Products, we can toughen and laminate both flat and curved glass: flat glass up to 6000mm x 3210mm, and curved glass up to 3200mm x 5000mm, in the following thicknesses (Heat Soak Test available): 5-19mm thickness

Toughened laminated units using SentryGlas® interlayer:

Toughened laminated units using SentryGlas® interlayer

We are proud to be certified to process toughened laminated glass units using the SentryGlas® interlayer produced by Kuraray. The specialised laminated glass interlayer was designed using an ionoplast polymer to meet the safety requirements of hurricane impact glazing and is 100 times stiffer than PVB interlayers.

The SentryGlas® interlayer brings many unique advantages to your project, including:

Superior strength and durability,
Improved UV resistance,
Excellent tear resistance against attacks,
Low yellow index for brilliant clarity.

Suitable for a range of commercial designs, SentryGlas® is superior to standard laminated glass in its ability to keep occupants and customers safe, while being more resistant to breakages. For example, we supplied 28 Toughened laminated panels (2000mm x 1100mm 25.5mm) incorporating the SentryGlas® interlayer for an external laminated glass balustrade at a care home in York to enhance safety in this exposed outdoor space.

How are toughened laminated units made using the SentryGlas® interlayer?

During manufacture at Specialist Glass Products, glass units are first toughened, and then curved (if applicable), before being laminated with the SentryGlas® interlayer. We can offer glass units with the SentryGlas® laminated glass interlayer in bespoke measurements up to 5900 x 2500mm.

Contact us for bespoke toughened laminated units

No matter the application, Specialist Glass Products can support you in creating custom glass units to suit your exact needs.

Fill out an enquiry form with your requirements, and a member of our team will be in touch!

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