Soda Lime float glass
Visiontek Systems offers a full range of soda lime
float glass. The soda lime glass can also be
thermally toughened or
chemically
toughened to increase strength.
| Windows up to |
2000 x 1200mm (78 x 47”) |
| Standard
Thickness (mm) |
0.55, 0.7, 0.95, 1.1, 1.6, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0
, 5.5, 6.0, 8.0, 10.0mm
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| Colours available |
Clear and smoke |
Finish
We offer high quality finishing services, with a
range of edging including clean-cut, flat ground,
bevelling and polishing.
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Float glass is made from
floating molten glass on top
of a bed of molten metal
(usually tin). This creates
consistency flat surfaces
and uniform thickness. Float
glass is typically made from
soda lime glass.
Application: Float glass is
typically used for modern
windows because of its flat
non distortive surface.
Clear float glass is
transparent, however when
tilted on edge it possess a
slight green tinge, but when
viewed from face on it is
colourless. Clear float
glass has a very high
visible light transmittance
and acts as a great source
for natural daylight.
Application: Clear float
glass is used primarily for
its high visible light
transmittance. Common uses
include:
- Mirrored glass
- Laminated glass
- Furniture
- Display counters
- Home DIY
- Lighting
Specs: Visible light
transmittance 89%, Visible
light reflective 8%
Thicknesses we hold in
stock range from 0.5 to
25mm, all of which can be
heat-strengthened and
toughened. |
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