This year we hope to be introducing Switchglass Electrochromic Privacy Glass for external window use. Here is an interesting snippet from an American survey of Architects on the subject of Electrochromic Glass: “Today, architects have options with new technology that eliminate the need to compromise. For example: the core value proposition for electrochromic glass (EC) […]

Well, a layer of Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystals is sandwiched between two transparent thin layers of conductive film material. A busbar (conductive copper strip) is attached to one end of the cut-to-size film. Wires are attached to this strip for the power source to activate the liquid crystals within the film. This film, in turn, is […]

As a consequence of our new laminating plant, we will be introducing a new range of Privacy Glass products. New Generation Switchable Privacy Glass This exciting and superior new option is constructed using two sheets of 5mm Toughened/Tempered Glass. The incorporation of Toughened glass in the panels makes New Generation Switchglass Privacy Glass a far […]

Switchglass has recently taken delivery of its new Glass Laminating machinery and, today, we are proud to announce that it is fully operational. Here is a simplified overview of how it works: The laminating Heat-Box is essentially an oven. Glass panels, separated with adhesive interlayers (the laminates), are placed in special vacuum bags. These sealed […]

It must be said that the glass is only as strong and secure as the framing holding it in place, and this is why framing systems have been developing apace with laminating technology. Hurricane-approved systems, for example, are tested and approved inclusive of the framing, along with the laminated glass.

Intelligent Interlayers and Laminated Electric Glass Thermochromic Film The most promising approach to thermochromic layers for windows involves thermochromic materials incorporated into plastic films such as PVB. Thermochromic materials used in a window’s laminate-interlayer/film reversibly change from less light absorbing, to more light absorbing as the temperature of the materials is increased. As they are […]

Introduction Laminated glass is commonly known to be used in a building’s windows and in automobile windshields as a safety glass to protect people and property. It is formed by the layering-up (under either heat and/or pressure) of a polymer film between two sheets of glass. It has been a great boon to the glass […]