HIGHEST QUALITY BALUSTRADE & POOL GLASS

We have developed a reputation for supplying the highest quality tempered glass. Absolute attention to detail in production, packing and quality control means you can be assured of consistency of top quality products. Our 10 & 12mm glass is clear toughened plus heat soaked (balustrade panels only) .

GLASS FACTORY

All steps in production process reach the highest quality levels:

FLOAT GLASS

All glass is processed from the same float glass supplier

Quality and die batch of glass remains consistent

Strict quality checks to ensure only conforming float glass is processed

Double edger polishing machines

Perfect polish and blemish free edges

Horizontal double edges polishing machines give the finest edge finish

Speed of glass through edging machine is monitored

Quality control personnel check each sheet of glass

Sophisticated water filtration system ensures clean water used during polishing

TEMPERING OVEN

Toughened glass is made from annealed glass via a thermal process. The glass is placed onto a roller table, taking it through a furnace that heats it above its annealing point of approx. 700 degrees Celsius. The glass is then rapidly cooled with forced air drafts. Of critical importance in glass processing is the tempering furnace used.

New furnace can toughen up to 2440 x 3600mm glass

Specially designed furnace for heavy weight glass – Optimally toughens 8mm thick and above

Onsite mechanics ensures regular maintenance

Punch testing of toughened glass every hour as per Australian Standards

OUR 10 & 12MM GLASS

is tested and certified as complying with the requirements of Australian & New Zealand Standard 2208:1996 – Safety Glazing Material in Buildings

Detailed quality control

At each stage of production (cutting, polishing, drilling, tempering and packing) dedicated Quality Control Personnel inspect each sheet of glass. Glass identified as not conforming to the highest quality is set aside.

HEAT SOAKED GLASS INFORMATION

Heat soaking is an extra processing step that takes place after glass is toughened. Glass is put in special racks and placed in a heat soak oven which heats up the panes to a certain temperature, holding this temperature for some hours, and cooling again to room temperature. This test seeks to induce breakage in the oven of any panels with NiS inclusion and/or excessive stress and hence reduces the chance of on site breakages.