Model Number: TG-0010 Key Specifications/Special Features: Tempered (toughened) glass is two or more times stronger thanannealed glassWhen broken, it shatters into many small fragments whichprevent major injuriesThis type of glass is intended for glass facades, slidingdoors, building entrances, bath and shower enclosures and otheruses requiring superior strength and safety propertiesProduction there are two different methods used to producetempered glass:Heat treating:Where the annealed glass is subjected to a specialheat-treatment in which it is heated to about 680°C andafterwards cooledIf it is cooled rapidly, the glass is up to four times strongerthen annealed glass and its breaks into many small fragments(fully-tempered)

If it is cooled slowly, the glass is twice as strong asannealed glass and the fragments of the broken glass are linear andmore likely to remain in the frame

Chemical strengthening:

• The glass is covered by a chemical solution which produces ahigher mechanical resistance Chemically-strengthened glass hassimilar properties to thermal-treated glass
• The product is not generally used for window glass, but morecommonly seen in industries where thin, strong glass is needed