K&Kglass Structural & Strength toughened laminated  glass facade
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K&Kglass Structural & Strength toughened laminated balustrade

Toughened laminated glass is a high-strength safety glass that is engineered to provide exceptional durability and resistance to fragmentation. This specialized glass is produced by bonding two or more glass panels together with one or more layers of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer. The glass panels are subjected to a high-temperature process and pressure to ensure the interlayer firmly adheres to the glass surface. The resulting product is a tough and robust glass that can withstand high levels of impact and temperature fluctuations.

Toughened laminated glass has been specifically engineered to meet the high strength, structural or wind load requirements of modern architectural designs that favor larger, more open living spaces and increased natural light. Its superior strength and safety make it an ideal choice for these new design directions, as it remains intact in the event of breakage, preventing shards of broken glass from falling and potentially causing injury.

Customization options are also available, allowing for the addition of a range of colored, acoustic, and performance interlayers that provide increased strength, safety, energy efficiency, and noise reduction. For optimal performance, safety, and noise reduction, toughened laminated glass can be incorporated into a K&K Insulated Glass Unit.

 

Features:

  • Designed to meet high strength, structural or wind load requirements
  • High strength and durability due to the toughening process
  • Laminated design for additional safety
  • Customizable thickness to suit various applications
  • Impact and high wind load resistance for structural and safety applications
  • 99% reduction in UV radiation for protection of people and objects inside the building
  • Improved noise reduction compared to regular annealed glass
  • Versatile in glazing configurations for energy efficiency and cost reduction
  • Excellent security against forced entry
  • Low maintenance and replacement requirements

Benefits

  • Provides additional safety due to laminated design
  • Reduces energy costs through energy-efficient glazing configurations
  • Protects people and objects inside the building from harmful UV radiation
  • Offers improved noise reduction for a more comfortable indoor environment
  • Provides high security against forced entry, protecting the occupants and property
  • Requires less maintenance and replacement, reducing overall costs in the long run
  • Can be used in single glazing or combined with K&K, a performance IGU, to increase energy efficiency, added safety, and noise reduction

Product Specification

Applications

  • Frameless pool fencing 
  • Framed & Frameless balustrades Glass Roofing
  • Specialised threat locations – jails, police stations, youth detention etc…
  • Free standing, handrail free
  • Infinity edges, aquariums, marine
  • Shopfront windows and doors
  • Retail counters
  • Jewellery counters
  • Pay booths

Glass options

Made using a variety of glass types and thicknesses and combined with standard or security interlayers, toughened laminated glass is manufactured for a wide range of applications. 

K&K Glass offers toughened laminates in a range of custom thicknesses with options for colour, toned and Low E combinations to meet every security, energy efficiency and privacy requirement. 

Additionally, if stringent energy efficiency and structural requirements are specified, Sentry Glas can be supplied in a range of toned and Low E combinations or combined with our Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) range.

Considerations

Toughened laminates are supplied with 1.52mm interlayer.

Typical configurations are 9.52mm, 11.52mm, 13.52mm and up to 25.52mm.

Custom 2.28mm and 3.04mm interlayers can be supplied for added security and strength.

Consider incorporating ClearView Low Iron float to enhance the high light transmission often required in retail applications. 

For ultimate performance, combine your toughened laminated glass with a K&K insulated glass unit.