Laminated Glass
L aminate glass is made by bonding 2 or pieces of glasses with polyvinyl butyl (PVB). The polyvinyl butyl (PVB) is sandwiched between the glass sheets and this, in turn, makes the glass resistant to shatter. The entire bonding of these glasses is done chemically, and hence it becomes challenging to delaminate it. Coloured glasses or float glass is used to make Laminate Glasses. To increase the strength of laminate glasses, more sheets of polyvinyl butyl and glasses are added.
Enhanced Security : Laminate glasses are difficult to break. So, in a situation if someone wants to break the glass, the chemical bonding between the glass and polyvinyl butyl prevents the glass from breaking. For this reason, laminate glasses are used in car shields, bank counters, etc.
Reduces noise pollution : When a thick piece of laminated glass is installed, sound waves are interrupted as they travel through the material, reducing noise pollution. Due to the internal layering in laminate glasses, sound waves find it difficult to penetrate through them.
Better safety : Due to the bonding of the polyvinyl butyl (PVB) between the glass sheets, laminate glasses does not shatter when it breaks. Though cracks develop, it saves a person from being injured from shattered pieces of glass.
Protection from natural calamities : Areas that are prone to cyclones and hurricanes experience a lot of damage. By using laminate glasses, one can save themselves from getting injured from shattered glasses.
Uses of Laminate Glasses :
Due to the laminate glass’s shatterproof properties, it is mainly used in car windshields.
Laminate glasses are utilised in recording studios, airport terminals, computer processing centres, aircraft and other places because of their sound insulation capabilities.
Laminated glass is utilised in windows, glass facades, doors, and other exterior applications in places where hurricanes and tornadoes are common.