U-profile glass is a specialized type of casting glass. Its production process in computer-controlled smelting furnaces ensures exceptional quality and precision. With high mechanical strength, it is ideal for high-rise buildings and structures requiring superior lighting. This material eliminates the need for extra vertical and horizontal underpinning, making it an environment-friendly and economical architectural solution known for heat insulation, sound protection, and excellent light transmission.
Technical Specifications
Surface Treatments & Low Iron Options
● Pear-grain: A hammered pearl texture providing moderate translucency and light scattering.
● Ice: An organic, heavily obscuring texture ideal for privacy in single-glazed applications.
● Piccolo: Available in thin or thick lines.
● Ultra Clear (Low Iron): Special production with low iron raw materials, resulting in an almost colorless appearance.
● Tinted Blue: Aesthetic blue hue glass.
● Enameled: Ceramic fritted or color coated options available in RAL/Paton colors.
● Sandblast: Light diffusing frosted aesthetic with protective anti-fingerprint coating.
Customized sizes and patterns are available.
Tempering Process & Safety
The tempering process involves heat treatment in specialized ovens to raise glass compression to 10,000 psi or greater. Tempered channel glass is three to four times stronger than annealed glass. It is characterized by its "dicing" break pattern—small, harmless fragments without jagged edges—significantly reducing the risk of injury.
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FAQ
Q1: What are the main benefits of U-profile glass?
U-profile glass provides excellent light transmission, thermal insulation, and sound protection. Its structural shape allows for use in high-rise buildings without extra heavy support.
Q2: Can the glass be customized to specific sizes?
Yes, customized sizes and specific patterns are available to meet the unique requirements of your architectural project.
Q3: Is the glass safe for public buildings?
Absolutely. When tempered, the glass becomes significantly stronger and breaks into small, dull fragments (dicing) to prevent injury.
Q4: What is "Low Iron" or "Ultra Clear" glass?
Low iron glass is produced with raw materials that reduce iron content, resulting in a clearer, more colorless appearance compared to standard glass.
Q5: What surface textures are available?
We offer various textures including Pear-grain, Ice, Piccolo, and Sandblasted finishes to achieve different levels of privacy and light diffusion.
Q6: Is U-profile glass environmentally friendly?
Yes, it is considered a modern environment-friendly and economical glass solution due to its energy-efficient thermal properties.
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