Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is up to 4x stronger than typical annealed glass. During the tempering process a pre-cut piece of glass is heated to a high temperature then rapidly cooled. Tempering makes glass stronger, more impact resistant and causes it to break into smaller, non-jagged pieces if shattered.
Tempered Glass Types
Safety Glass - Clear Tempered
Architectural Glass – 1/4″ Tempered Safety Glass for Commercial Doors, Windows, Side-Lites & Transoms
Safety Glass - 1" IG Temp
Insulated Glass Unit – Sealed Unit Consisting of 2 Sheets of 1/4″ Tempered Safety Glass, spacer & 1/2″ Air Space
Privacy Glass - Acid Etch
Architectural Glass – Obscure, “Frosted” 1/4″ Tempered Safety Glass with Acid Etched, Textured Surface
Tempered glass is up to 4x stronger than typical annealed glass. During the tempering process a pre-cut piece of glass is heated to a high temperature then rapidly cooled. Tempering makes glass stronger, more impact resistant and causes it to break into smaller, non-jagged pieces if shattered.
Recommended Use of Impact-Safe Tempered Glass
References & Options
Impact Safety Standard: CPSC 16CFR 1201 (CAT I & II)
Impact Safety Class: Tempered Glass 16CFR 1201 C-11
ANSI Z97.1 2009A
Non-Fire Rated Openings: Impact-safe, tempered glass is used in non-fire rated commercial window and door assemblies.
Human-Impact Safety Glass: Human-Impact safety glass is designed for use in commercial buildings where incidental impact may occur. Human impact safety glass is usually thicker, harder, and more impact resistant than conventional glass products.
Shatter-Safe Tempered Glass: Tempered glass is produced by heating sheets of glass to high temperatures, then rapidly cooling it. This process hardens the glass and causes it to shatter into smaller, less jagged pieces compared to conventional glass products.
Commercial Windows & Doors: Impact safe, tempered glass is recommended for use in commercial windows and doors.
Human Impact-Safe Glass: Tempered glass is recommended for use in areas prone to human impact.
Glass for Side-Lite Frames: Impact-safe tempered glass is frequently used in commercial side-lite assemblies.
Glass for Transom Frames: Tempered glass is frequently used inside of transoms above a door.
Borrowed-Lite Window Glass: Tempered glass is recommended for use in commercial “borrowed-lite” window assemblies.
Vision Lite Door Window Frames: Tempered glass is approved for use in commercial doors and vision lite window frames.
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