What is Curved tempered glass
In the field of architecture and design, curved steel glass has become the preferred material for modern high-end projects due to its unique curved aesthetic and excellent safety performance. It is formed through high-temperature heating and rapid cooling tempering process, combining strength and softness, which can meet the structural requirements of buildings and realize the designer’s imagination of flowing space. Whether it’s commercial landmarks, urban curtain walls, or home decor, curved steel glass can inject a sense of futurism and artistry into spaces with customized curvature and transparency.
Characteristics of Curved tempered glass
1. Ultra high strength, safety protection
Curved tempered glass undergoes physical or chemical tempering treatment, and its impact strength is more than 5 times that of ordinary glass. Even if it ruptures due to extreme external forces, it will shatter into small particles without sharp angles, greatly reducing the risk of harm to the human body and complying with international standards for building safety glass (such as EN 12150, GB 15763.2).
2. Curved customization, design freedom
Through precise hot bending technology, curved glass with a radius of 0.5 to 5 meters can be produced, and even complex shapes such as hyperbolic and irregular cutting can be supported. Whether it’s a smooth dome, spiral staircase, or wavy curtain wall, they can perfectly realize the designer’s creative ideas.
3. Excellent optical performance
Using high-purity original glass, the light transmittance can reach over 91%, and the light transmittance, thermal insulation, and UV blocking rate can be further adjusted through coating or interlayer processes (such as Low-E coating), balancing energy saving and visual transparency.
4. Weather resistance and stability
Tempered glass can withstand temperature changes ranging from -40 ℃ to 300 ℃, and has excellent wind pressure resistance, making it suitable for high-rise building facades or extreme climate areas.
5. Multi functional composite process
It can be combined with sandwich (PVB/SGP), hollow, glazed and other technologies to enhance sound insulation, explosion prevention, privacy or decorative effects. For example:
Laminated bent steel glass: explosion-proof and anti-theft, suitable for banks and airports;
Hollow curved steel glass: insulation and noise reduction, suitable for curtain walls and sunrooms;
Colored glazed curved steel glass: personalized patterns used for commercial space decoration.
Application of Curved tempered glass
1. Commercial buildings and urban landmarks
1) Curved curtain wall: creating dynamic facades for office buildings and shopping centers (such as the glass dome of Apple flagship stores);
2) Sightseeing elevator and aerial corridor: enhance spatial visual impact with panoramic transparent curvature;
3) Rain shelter and entrance dome: both provide shelter from wind and rain and have artistic recognition.
2. Transportation and Public Facilities
1) Airport terminal building: The large-span curved steel glass roof provides natural lighting and wind resistance performance;
2) Subway platform screen doors: curved design enhances pedestrian flow guidance and safety;
3) High speed noise barriers: reduce noise while maintaining road landscape transparency.
3. High end home and interior design
1) Curved shower room: avoids the risk of right angle collision and enhances the high-end feel of the bathroom;
2) Rotating staircase guardrail: smooth curves and weakened glass transparency, resulting in a heavy and sturdy structure;
3) Customized furniture: such as curved glass coffee tables and display cabinets, adding a sense of futuristic space.
4. Industrial and Special Purpose
1) Home appliance panel: curved observation window for high-end ovens and refrigerators;
2) Aquarium Dome: High strength water pressure resistance, providing an immersive viewing experience.
Conclusion of Curved tempered glass
In the era of urbanization and personalization, Curved tempered glass is redefining the boundaries of space. It is not only a component of the structure, but also an artwork that integrates into the environment – using transparent curves to carry the interaction between light, shadow, and people, making every design the beginning of the story.
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