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TO U G H EE N E D SA F E T Y G L A S S TO U G H N E D SA F E T Y G L A S S TO U G H E N E D SA F E T Y G L A S S

Nationals toughened safety glass is produced to the requirements of AS2208 (Architectural) and AS2080 (Automotive). Toughened glass is produced by heating annealed glass in a furnace to approximately 700C and then rapidly blowing cool air onto both surfaces. This rapid cooling process is the key element in the physical changes in annealed glass that creates toughened glass.

F E AT U R E S A N D A P P L I CAT I O N S

D I D YO U K N OW ?

toughened safety glass is a Grade A safety glass as per AS1288; up to 500% stronger than annealed glass and therefore is more resistant to thermal breakage and can withstand greater windloads; on breaking it fragments into many small harmless pieces unlike annealed glass; can be used within a temperature range of minus 70C to plus 300C (surface temperature should not exceed 250C if other surface is lower than 0C ambient); standard arrissed edge makes handling easier; ease of matching tinted toughened and tinted annealed glass; plastic wrapped to avoid scratches during delivery or on site; recommended for door, side and low lites, frameless entries, balustrades, shower, bath screen panels and furniture; flat automotive toughened and marine toughened is available in 3 8mm thicknesses. Other thicknesses are available on request; available in thicknessess 3 25mm.

toughened glass cannot be drilled or edgeworked in any manner. SANDBLASTING OR OTHER SURFACE TREATMENTS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT PRIOR TO TOUGHENING as per AS1288 1994. Deep SANDBLASTED patterns greater than 1mm are not permissible; toughened glass ordered to TEMPLATES must be accompanied with a full scale template made to the correct dimensions. These must be made from a RIGID MATERIAL. Orders submitted with complex drawings and sizes to avoid template construction will either be rejected or executed at the customers risk; minimum edgework finish on toughened glass up to 12mm is a standard arrissed edge. Minimum edgework on GREATER THICKNESSES should be a flat ground edge; slight distortion or BOWING may occur after toughening but is largely controllable. It will vary with substance, tint, surface treatment, size and shape of the glass. Ceramic painted, sandblasted or reflective coated glass has a greater TENDENCY TO BOW and special tolerances would be advised. Flatness will be measured when the glass is standing on edge with a straight edge placed along the full length of the panel and a WEDGE MEASUREMENT taken at the centre position. Refer to our technical department for more information; the ROLLER MOTION process during the furnacing of glass panels can produce slight corrugated distortion or roller waves. This visual effect is in the form of distortion bands 250 300mm apart. It is most noticeable in reflective toughened glass and should be glazed horizontally; NOT RECOMMENDED for overhead glazing and structural balustrades with no hand rails above ground floor; plastic wrap on toughened glass should be REMOVED no later than one month after exposure to sunlight.

TO U G H E N E D P RO D U CTS C H A RT

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3 12mm Clear and Tint 15 25mm Clear 4mm Flemish 4mm Silustro 3, 4 and 5mm Screenview 5mm Gluechip 5mm Crossreed 3, 4 and 6mm Pilkington patterns Stopsol/Solarcool (hardcoats) 3, 4 and 6mm low-E glass (hardcoats) Photo above: Toughened entry doors glazed by Graphic Glass.

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STA M P S I N S P EC I A L P O S I T I O N S

TO U G H E N E D I D E N T I F I CAT I O N STA M P S Stamps are located in the normal position at the bottom left hand corner or special position to customer specification. Please state on your requirement order. Stamps available include GLAZING, AUTOMOTIVE and special sized stamps for louvres. Stamps can be custom made to customers name and specification. Please refer to National Glass for more details. Where no stamp is requested, the customer may be required to provide a compliance letter or certificate if so requested by relevant authorities. It is always advisable to identify toughened glass by stamping.

Please nominate on a drawing the position of the stamp.

A RC H I T ECT U R A L STA M P

Australian Standard
AS/NZS 2208 T-F-4 Lic No: 1483

National Glass 98

AU TO M OT I V E STA M P

AS/NZS 2080 T-F-A-4 Lic No: 1482

National Glass 98

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Australian Standard

W H AT I S T E M P E R E D GLASS? Tempered glass is a generic term for glass that is either toughened or heat strengthened. Clarification should be sought as to which type of tempering is required and whether either one meets relevant code requirements. H E AT SOA K I N G Heat soaking involves heating toughened glass in an oven for a period of time at high temperatures to induce breakages that may be caused by inclusions or contaminants in the glass. However heat soaking does not guarantee detection of all inclusions or contaminants that may lead to spontaneous breakages. TO U G H E N E D SA F E T Y G L A S S R E ST R I CT I O N S Obvious restrictions such as furnace size (maximum size) and distance between rollers (minimum size) exist, although larger, smaller and thicker sizes are available on longer leadtimes. However, hole and cut-out positioning and their size are critical to the successful toughening of a panel. Incorrect hole and cut-out design creates excessive stresses and weaknesses that may result in breakage during the toughening process. A more dangerous scenario is that the panel fails on or after installation. The following guidelines are designed to prevent breakage during or after toughening. Refer to these guidelines or ask our staff to assist you in your design to ensure success. SIZE GUIDELINES
MINIMUM SIZE

CA LC U L AT I N G M I N I M U M TO U G H E N E D G L A S S S I Z E *

A2 + B2 = C C = D D = Diagonal Measurement

The smallest panel of glass that can be toughened must equal 260mm in the diagonal measurement. Smaller sizes are available on extended leadtimes.
MAXIMUM SIZE

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Up to 5100mm high and up to 2500mm wide. Special conditions do apply.

3 25mm.

* For squares and rectangles

Photo top left: 6mm Panasap Green toughened Aluminium Balustrades, Kawana. Landmark development by Junipers, Mooloolaba QLD.

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E D G E WO R K P RO F I L E S

EDGEWORK GUIDELINES
M I N I M U M E D G E WO R K

Clean cut edges for toughened glass is not permissible. Minimum finishes should be a standard arris, flat grind and flat polished or as detailed in Edgework Profiles. A flat ground edge is recommended for 15mm thicknesses and over as a minimum.
B E V E LS , D O U B L E B E V E LS A N D MITRED EDGES

Standard Arriss

Flat Grind

Refer our sales staff for minimum residual edge thickness for bevelled glass.
RO U N D A N D P O L I S H E D , O G E E AND TRIPLE EDGES

Flat Polish

All of these edge finishes are available with toughened glass. F I N G E R S LOT GUIDELINES Single slots are only available on 6mm thicknesses and over. Slots are positioned 45mm from edge of glass to centre of slot. Mitre
Ground or Flat Polished

Round and Polish

N AT I O N A L GLASS C U STO M E R S E RV I C E L I N E

Bevel
B R I S BA N E T E L E P H O N E ( 07 ) 3 2 6 5 8900 FAC S I M I L E ( 07 ) 3 8 6 5 24 3 3

RO C K H A M PTO N T E L E P H O N E ( 074 ) 92 2 7 7 73 FAC S I M I L E ( 074 ) 92 1 1 8 49

Double Bevel

Triple

OGEE

For more information on edgework profiles and edgeworking in general, refer Edgework and Processing on page 60.

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HOLE GUIDELINES
STA N DA R D H O L E S I Z E S ( m m ) #

N O N STA N DA R D H O L E S I Z E S

10

12

14

Special machined flat ground finished holes are available in diameters greater than or equal to 40mm. Flat polished finished holes are available in diameters greater than or equal to 60mm. P.O.A.
COUNTERSUNK HOLES

16

17

19

21*

22.2

23

26

30

32

50

57

74

* Ringset hole size

Holes will have a ground finish with arris. # Other drill hole sizes available P.O.A.

These are available on glass thicknesses of 5mm and over and are countersunk to 45. Holes will have a ground finish arris.
H O L E S U P TO 74 M M D I A M E T E R

Refer Diagram 1.
D I AG R A M 1 : H O L E S U P TO 74 M M D I A M E T E R

the distance from the edge of the hole to the nearest edge of the glass must be equal to 1.5x the thickness of the glass for 3 6mm and 2x for glass thicknesses of 8mm and over (refer X dimension); distance from the edge of a hole in the corner to glass edge must be at least 4x the thickness of the glass (refer A dimension); distance between holes must be at least 4x the thickness of the glass (refer B dimension); diameter of holes should not be less than the thickness of the glass; diameter of holes must not be greater than 33% of the panel measurement at the narrowest point (refer Y dimension); in a panel with holes, the minimum width of the panel must be 8 times the thickness of the glass.

S P EC I A L H O L E R EQ U I R E M E N TS

If a hole is placed in a position closer than the recommended distances, a saw cut can be made to minimise the stresses and chances of breakage (refer C). CUT OUT GUIDELINES toughened safety glass OT H E R H O L E S /N O N - C I RC U L A R C E N T R E C U T O U TS -

Refer Diagram 2. distance between hole/centre cut-out and glass edge must be at least 4x the glass thickness with a minimum of 75mm for cut-outs exceeding 150mm diameter or dimensions in direction (refer X dimension);

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D I AG R A M 2 : OT H E R H O L E S / N O N - C I RC U L A R C E N T R E C U T O U TS -

distance between holes/centre cut-outs must be at least 4x the glass thickness. Where one or either holes/centre cut-outs exceed 150mm diameter or dimensions in direction. Ask us for technical advice first; height/width of the hole/centre cut-out must not be more than 33% of the glass height/width (refer Y dimension); dimensions of hole/centre cut-outs should not be less than the thickness of the glass (refer Y dimension); all non circular centre cut-outs must have a radius corner with a minimum radius of not less than the glass thickness (refer Z); minimum radius with flat ground finish is 12mm and 20mm for flat polish finish; minimum size for non-circular cut-out with flat ground finish is 40mm x 40mm using minimum radius of 12mm; minimum size for non-circular cut-out with flat polish finish is 60mm x 60mm using minimum radius of 20mm.

D I AG R A M 3 : S I D E A N D C O R N E R C U T O U TS -

S I D E A N D C O R N E R C U T O U TS -

Refer Diagram 3. the height/width of the cut-out must not be less than the thickness of the glass (refer Y dimension); the height/width of the cut-out must not exceed 33% of the panel measurement (refer A dimension); minimum distance from corner should be 75mm (refer X dimension); all cut-outs must have internal radius corners not less than the thickness of the glass (refer Z); external corners on cut-outs must be rounded; distance between cut-outs must be at least 4x the glass thickness. Where one or either cut-outs exceed 150mm dimensions in any direction. Ask us for technical advice first; minimum radius with flat ground finish is 12mm and 20mm for flat polish finish; minimum size for non-circular cut-out with flat ground finish is 40mm x 40mm using minimum radius of 12mm; minimum size for non-circular cut-out with flat polish finish is 60mm x 60mm using minimum radius of 20mm.
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