Is laminated glass actually worth installing? Decide after reading this.

Ordinary single glass breaks easily. Sharp fragments splash out once broken, which brings serious injury risks to people nearby.

Laminated glass consists of two or more glass sheets bonded together with PVB or SGP interlayer. Even if the glass cracks upon impact, the fragments will stick firmly to the interlayer and won’t fall off. It maintains integrity and greatly reduces the risk of cuts and penetration.

Different from ordinary glued glass, our laminated glass can be tempered, cut, polished, drilled and edge finished. It performs stably for long-term use in buildings, railings, curtain walls and display showcases.

We supply three main types of laminated glass for different projects.

Three Types of Laminated Glass

Clear PVB Laminated Glass

Bonded with clear PVB interlayer. Visible light transmittance ≥85%, high clarity, basic UV blocking.
It is widely used for safety balustrades, windows, partitions and general architectural glazing. Normally two sheets of glass are laminated together. Both glass surfaces can be tempered. The finished panel keeps high transparency while reaching safety performance.

Important note: Safety performance and penetration resistance should be tested on finished laminated panel. Single sheet glass data cannot be used for acceptance.

SGP High-performance Laminated Glass

Adopt SGP ionomer interlayer. Transmittance ≥88%, stronger adhesion, excellent impact resistance and tear resistance.
It keeps good integrity even under heavy impact. Suitable for glass canopies, stair treads, large curtain walls, aquarium panels and overhead glazing. It is the preferred option for high-load and high-safety projects.

UV Blocking Tinted Laminated Glass

Glass + tinted PVB interlayer. Transmittance adjustable, up to 99% UV blocked.
Ideal for exhibition halls, museum showcases and sunshade partitions. It blocks ultraviolet rays effectively to slow down fading of artworks and furniture.

Please note it cannot block 100% UV light. Extra technical assessment is required for top-level cultural relic protection.
Color tone changes slightly with light source and viewing angle. Always confirm physical samples if strict color consistency is required.

Which Laminated Glass Should You Choose?

Coating Durability

All interlayers meet international standards with third-party test certificates. PVB passes weathering aging test without delamination or bubbling. SGP has better hydrolysis resistance and structural strength.
It is safety laminated glass, but it is not unbreakable against strong heavy impact. Handle and install carefully.

Thickness, Size & Processing

Stock thickness: 5+0.76PVB+5mm, 6+0.76PVB+6mm, 8+0.76PVB+8mm. Custom combinations and ultra-thick laminated glass are available.
We have standard large sheets and can produce extra-large sizes. Please be aware the maximum lamination size is different from the maximum size after tempering. Confirm early for large projects.

Available processing: cutting, hole drilling, edge polishing, laser cutting, tempering, curved lamination, export wooden packaging. We support small precision pieces as well as huge architectural panels.

Quick Selection Guide

For general indoor railings, partitions and windows: choose clear PVB laminated glass.
For overhead glazing, canopy, stair glass and high wind-load curtain wall: choose SGP high-performance laminated glass.
For museum showcases, gallery partitions and sun protection: choose UV blocking tinted laminated glass.

Purchase Reminders

For laminated orders, test safety performance on finished panels instead of only checking single sheets.
Seal and confirm samples if you have strict color and clarity requirements.
Third-party test reports including impact resistance, weathering, UV and adhesion test can be provided for tender projects.
Store glass in dry and ventilated space, avoid moisture and long-term compression.

Lead Time Reference

Stock samples: 1–3 working days
Custom samples: 7–14 days
Mass orders: around 14 days

International shipping time is excluded. Lead time for extra-large size or special processing needs separate confirmation.