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Total articles in category: 31
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A Guide to Glass Films
In recent years, sophisticated glass films have been developed as an alternative business opportunity for those involved in the industry, bringing to light a dilemma: whether is better to apply film onto glass or purchase already-coated glass. more »
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Advanced Laser Technology for Glass
The method of cutting and breaking in order to separate glass is as old as the material itself. This separation method, which is still predominantly used today, underwent a revolution at the beginning of the 20th century, when cutting wheels were invented. The next relevant evolutional step in glass separation was the use of laser radiation to cut glass products. Laser processing of glass shows, especially in the area of the high-tech products, clear advantages compared to separation by cutting wheels. more »
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Bekaert Introduces Enhanced Adjustable Magnet Bar
Bekaert, the partner of choice for customers seeking the lower cost of ownership and higher coater throughput offered by rotatable sputtering technologies, announced the introduction of the Flextrack® AMBV2 adjustable magnet bar. more »
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Bending and tempering of architectural glass goes horizontal
During the past 15 years tempering of bent glass has mainly changed to horizontal methods. Large series for the automotive and furniture industries are today made almost without exception on horizontal tempering machines. Smaller runs for special vehicle manufacturers and the construction industry are still made on older, vertical machines, but with developments in batch bending and tempering technology, these sectors are also increasingly switching to horizontal tempering. Tempering that uses a glass bending furnace gives unbeatable advantages in the production of large pieces of architectural glass with high optical quality requirements.
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Coatings in the glass industry
The invention of the float glass process and the introduction of curtain wall glazing systems inspired architects and designers to use larger areas of glass and eventually replace traditional heavy walls. more »
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Dessicants in IG
Dessicants were introduced to remove the moister trapped within the IG unit. However not all desiccants work, as some do not absorb water only but also inert gas between the panes, provoking a lower thermal performance of the insulating glass. more »
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Diamond wheels
Quick and efficient glass processing such as bevelling, edging and shaping can mean the difference between success and failure in todays glass market. To obtain positive results in glass surface finishing the selection of an appropriate diamond wheel is crucial. more »
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Electronic Smart Glasses
A smart glass is intended to have the ability to control the amount of light, and heat, passing through. With the turn of a button, the glass can change from transparent to completely opaque. Unlike blinds, smart windows are capable of partially blocking light while maintaining a clear view of what lies behind the window. more »
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Energy Efficiency Breakthroughs for Commercial Glazing I
Following is the first part of a very fine and interesting article by Marcel Bally, written when he was Sales & Marketing Director of Bystronic Inc. It is about Insulating Glass and its influence on energy efficiency, right on schedule with G7 meetings and Kyoto protocols, but with less mundane monthly electricity bills, too.
The second part will be published shortly.
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Energy Efficiency Breakthroughs for Commercial Glazing II
The energy loss associated with glass is a major concern for designers and owners. Heat loss in winter and overheating in summer represent a major portion of the heating and air-conditioning (AC) load, contributing significantly to the cost of operating a building. more »
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Float glass process
Nowadays the glass industry has been spoiled with the perfectly-flat glass surface that is taken for granted. However before 1959, when Sir Alaistair Pilkington invented the float glass process, none of this was possible. At the time, other manufacturing processes could not provide a perfectly-flat result.
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Glass and energy consumption
Building heat loss means increased energy costs. Much energy wasted occurs in the form of heat escaping through window glazing. Major improvements in the thermal performance of glass have been made in the past three decades. more »
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Glass films vs coated glass
After the introduction of the float glass process developments in the industry occurred so rapidly as to be almost revolutionary. Glass had never been so well understood. These rapid changes have also lead architects to consider the application of glass in construction. However there were still problems regarding low-thermal efficiency to resolve. more »
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Glass Tempering by Numbers
Turning an 'Art' into a 'Science' with the help of some simple Rules and Numbers. By Jonathan Barr more »
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Glass thickness measurement laser
For glass thickness measurement just press a button on the laser tool and read the results on the display. This compact device will save you time and provide exact measurements. more »
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Heat soak test
It has been known for many years that tempered glass can be subject to spontaneous breakages since NiS inclusion changes the dimensions under the heat-treating process that can cause glass breakage. more »
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IG gases
To improve the thermal and acoustic performance of double-glazed units, different gases can be introduced into the unit. Find out more in the following article. more »
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Insulating glass spacers
Insulating glass unit or double glazed unit is one of the most common types of glass used today for building applications. Due to its excellent thermal and acoustic properties it has almost completely replaced basic monolithic windows. One of the important elements of a double glazed unit is the spacer. more »
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LED Glass
The use of transparent glass in conducting electricity using LEDs, short for light emitting diodes, is increasing. LED's are approaching the lifespan of standard building materials, making it cost effective to embed them directly in structural components and architectural finishes. more »
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Magnetron coating deposition
The purpose of coatings is to alter glass properties. Several glass characteristics such as light transmission, reflection, thermal performance, etc. can be changed by applying suitable coating systems. more »
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PVC frames
PVC or Vinyl frames are primarily made from polyvinyl chloride. This is highly effective insulating material; frames are available in many styles and are generally considered low-maintenance since they never need painting. PVC usually represents the lowest cost option of all three materials. more »
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Pyrolitic or vacuum coated glass?
Coated glass, such as reflective, low-e, self cleaning, etc., is produced by two different processes: Pyrolitic also known as on-line process and vacuum or off-line process.
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Sekisui Aids Designs in Glass
Sekisui is a leading worldwide company with over 40 years of experience in Glass Interlayer Technology. S-LEC manufactures three standard interlayer products - S-LEC Clear Film, S-LEC Colour Film and the S-LEC shaded film (SDF). more »
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Self-cleaning technology
The invention of self-cleaning glass was a real breakthrough in the glass sector. This product uses a special coating, which is applied to the surface during the manufacturing process. All major glass manufacturers have their own self-cleaning products. Let's take a closer look: more »
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Sputtering technology process
The deposit of thin films is often used to change glass properties. For example, the optical properties of glass products, such as light transmission or reflection, can be adjusted by applying suitable coating layer systems. more »
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Suspended-particle devices technology
Imagine a glass having the ability to control the amount of light which passes through it. With the turn of a button, the glass can change from transparent to completely opaque. Several technologies for such switchable glazing are available or under development. more »
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The glass industry in the 20th century
Archaeological findings indicate that glass was first made in the Middle East, sometime around the 3000 B.C. In the beginning, glass manufacturing was slow and costly. Glass-melting furnaces were very small and hardly produced enough heat to melt glass properly. In ancient times, glass was a luxury item and few people could afford it. more »
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Warm edge vs. Aluminum spacers
Insulating glass units, or double-glazed units, are one of the most common types of glass used today for building applications. Patented as far back as 1865, IG units were implemented in architectural applications after the World War II. Due to their excellent thermal and acoustic properties, they have almost completely replaced basic monolithic windows. more »
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What exactly is warm edge?
To prevent thermal loss caused by conventional aluminum spacers in insulating glass units, more and more consumers are demanding low-conductivity materials to separate panes of glass. Discover with Glass On Web the benefits and the utilization of this technology. more »
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What is EVASAFE™?
EVASAFE™ is an EVA-based (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) thermo-set interlayer film with a "3D Cross-Linking" capability and contains no plasticizers. It is developed, patented and trade mark registered by Bridgestone as an interlayer film for Laminated Glass / Polymers as well as for Plasma Displays and Photo-Voltaic modules. more »
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Window Frames
Window frames are available in many styles, and are made of different materials. When purchasing energy-efficient windows, the thermal performance of the window frame has to be considered. Inefficient window frames should be avoided because they cause significant loss of heat and are a prime cause of condensation on the glazing. more »
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