Bent Tempered Glass
Curved Glass, Safety Glass, Structural Glazing
Through a manufacturing process of heating, curving, and rapidly cooling the glass, curved tempered glass is 4-5 times stronger than annealed glass and can be used in applications requiring safety glazing as well as structural glazing. Bent Heat-Strengthened glass is also available. Heat strengthened glass is 2 times as strong as annealed glass. While not a safety glazing product, it is used in applications where additional strength is required for load specifications or for applications and glass types that require resistance to thermal absorption.
State-of-the-art technology provides high quality optics with minimal distortion and strict radial tolerances.
Standard Bent Glass is a certified Guardian SunGuard Select Fabricator for high performance coated glass.
Bent tempered glass can be manufactured as a tempered/laminated product, as well as combined in an insulated unit for increased thermal and solar performance.
Applications:
Curved Balustrade
Spiral Staircases
Curtainwall and Storefronts
Interior Glazing
Structural Glass Wall Systems
Display Case and Showcase
Shower and Bath Enclosures
Skylights and overhead glazing
Complies with Applicable Standards:
ANSI Z97.1 - Safety Glazing Code
CPSC 16CFR 1201 - Safety Glazing Code
ASTM C 1036 - Specification for Flat Glass
ASTM C 1048 - Specification for Heat Treated Glass
ASTM C 1172 - Specification for Laminated Glass
ASTM C 1464 - Specification for Bent Glass
Glass Thickness Available:
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Maximum Size: Arc Length: 96” Height: 132” Maximum Arc: 90 degrees / Cylindrical bends only Minimum Radius: 20”
Many factors are involved in the manufacture of curved glass. The above recommendations provide general guidelines. Please contact a customer service representative at (800) 634-9252 for specific information on requirements exceeding recommendations.
