What is Tempered Glass

What is Tempered Glass?

Tempered glass, or toughened glass, is a type of safety glass engineered to be much stronger and more resilient than standard glass. The process that creates tempered glass involves heating it to over 600°C, followed by rapid cooling, which compresses the outer surfaces and builds tension within. This process strengthens the glass while giving it unique breakage properties—if broken, tempered glass shatters into small, rounded pieces rather than sharp shards, significantly reducing the risk of injury.

This enhanced strength and safety make tempered glass ideal for a range of applications across industries. In construction, it’s used for building windows, doors, and facades, providing both durability and security. In automotive manufacturing, tempered glass is utilized for side and rear windows, offering safety for passengers in case of impact. Even in interior design, tempered glass is popular for shower doors, partitions, and tabletops due to its durability and polished look.

Tempered glass is also heat resistant, making it suitable for kitchen appliances like oven doors and stovetops, where both strength and thermal stability are essential. Additionally, it’s widely used in electronics—smartphones, tablets, and computer screens often incorporate tempered glass to protect screens from scratches and impacts without compromising clarity or touch sensitivity.

Prologis Glass Machinery Co., Ltd. specializes in producing high-quality equipment for tempered glass manufacturing, helping companies create glass products that meet today’s high safety and durability standards. With over two decades of industry experience, Prologis is a trusted name in glass machinery, dedicated to supporting the evolving needs of glass manufacturers worldwide. For more details, visit www.cnprologis.com.