Toughened glass

Toughened glass is heated in a furnace and cooled quickly with air, which makes it far stronger than ordinary glass. If it breaks, it falls into small pieces with blunter edges.

All edge work, drilling and CNC shaping is done before toughening, because the glass cannot be cut afterwards. We make every panel to the size you confirm, on our own lines in Tuzla.

Tell us where the glass is going and we will check that the type you chose suits it.

Where toughened glass is used

• Doors and screens, including glass next to doors, where UK rules ask for safety glass
• Shower screens and bathroom panels
• Table tops, shelves and furniture
• Splashbacks, partitions and display units
• Balustrades, usually as toughened laminated glass so the panel stays in place if broken

How to order

1. Measure the opening in millimetres and use the smallest figure.
2. Mark any holes, notches or cut-outs from two edges of the glass.
3. Choose the edge finish and tell us where the glass is going.
4. Send your sizes. We check the thickness suits the use before anything is made.

Because toughened glass cannot be cut afterwards, every dimension must be right before production. Our guide can you cut toughened glass? explains why.

Standards

The product standard for toughened safety glass is BS EN 12150. Where your project needs documents for the glass, ask us for them when you order.

Questions we are asked

Is toughened glass the same as tempered glass?

Yes. Toughened is the usual word in the UK, tempered in many other countries. Both mean glass that has been heat treated to make it stronger.

How much stronger is toughened glass?

It is commonly quoted as four to five times stronger than ordinary glass of the same thickness.

Can you make shapes and holes?

Yes, shapes, holes and notches are made before toughening. Send a drawing with dimensions.