Glass in an architectural lobby

GLASS

Tempered Glass

Heat-treated for strength; breaks into small granules. Used for doors, shower screens, and glazing.

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Product Specification

Common thickness5, 6, 8, 10, 12 mm
FormatsFlat / Bent
FabricationHoles / notches / edge work before tempering
Strength vs annealedApprox. 3–5×

KEY FEATURES

Key Features

  • Roughly 3–5 times stronger than annealed glass
  • Breaks into small granules, reducing injury risk
  • Better resistance to thermal stress
  • Designed around the application

    Glass doors and glass walls

Structure & material selection

Clear tempered-glass pane beside a tray of small glass granules

Material sample

Cutting, drilling, notching, and edge work must be completed before tempering.

Before fabrication

Confirm size before tempering
Cutting, drilling, notching, and edge work must be completed before tempering.

When fragments must stay in place
Tempered does not retain fragments on an interlayer; compare laminated glass when the panel must stay in place after breakage.

APPLICATIONS

Applications

Typical settings to consider for your project.

Glass doors and glass walls

Glass doors and glass walls

For spaces that need transparency and safety glass.

Shower screens

Shower screens

For wet areas where breakage safety matters.

Shopfronts and interior fit-out

Shopfronts and interior fit-out

For storefronts, partitions, and commercial interiors.

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