In ancient times in glass were appreciated 2characteristics: transparency and fragility. To date, the requirements for this material have changed. Triplex is a modern modification of glass with unique characteristics.
History of creation
There is a legend that the master who workedover the improvement of the properties of this material, was executed by decree of the emperor Tiberius. Progress does not stand still, humanity demanded more and more comfort, security and other benefits. Following this, the properties of materials used in construction changed.
Work on the creation of safety glass werefor a long time. Experts tried to maintain the basic characteristics of the material, improving performance. The first attempts of the inventors did not give a positive result, but over time the production of such glasses was adjusted. During the war years, particularly durable glass was required in the manufacture of gas masks.
Application
Car windshield made byadvanced technology. This is necessary to reduce the risk of injury during a traffic accident. The main purpose of using such materials is to create a safe environment not only in motor transport, but also in various buildings (from residential buildings to shopping and entertainment and office centers).
Современные прочные прозрачные материалы, будь то The windshield of a car or a showcase is made according to the same technology, consisting in the connection between two glasses through a polymer film under the action of a hot press.
Glass gained the ability to withstand shocks and high static loads. It began to be used in aircraft construction, trains, building facades and in the production of armored structures.
Glasses, stairs and doors of modernmaterials allow owners to realize design ideas when designing your home. With all the variety of products obtained are safe for others, which is especially important if there are young children in the house.
Triplex: price and quality
The cost of impact-resistant glass depends on their purpose and external parameters. Price range is in the range of 800-5000 rubles per m2. There are many decorativemodels that can decorate the interior or facade. Manufacture of triplex with special properties has been established: sound insulation, electric heating, mirror surface, etc.
The cost per square meter depends on the available additional properties, thickness and other parameters.
The manufactured product must be tested, determining the value of resistance to external influences. Triplex is a material for which there is a GOST that guarantees the quality of a product.
There are 2 ways of applying the connecting film:
- Autoclave. PVB-film is laid between the glasses, pressed and placed in an oven.
- Autoclaved. Glass film is placed in a vacuum chamber. This method is considered more modern. It allows the use of other decorating materials between the panes.
In addition to the state standard, the following factors influence the result:
- Used polymer film.
- The thoroughness of the preparation of surfaces.
- Compliance with the process.
Due to uneven cleaningbubbles that reduce the strength and degrade the appearance of the product. Triplex is a material produced by a complex technology. However, there are craftsmen, repeating it at home.
Doors
Triplex has not bypassed the production of furniture.Almost all houses have interior doors. Some of them are completely or partially made of glass. The use of triplex in the manufacture of doors allows you to make the house safer.
The relevance of this requirement is increasing in homes.with young children who find it difficult to control forces. The child does not immediately realize that the broken glass could hurt him. Triplex is a material that can protect a baby.
Decorative quality glasses are not in last place when choosing them. Some doors with transparent inserts become a key element of the design of the room.
Triplex: material characteristics
In the production of decorative glasses are usedvarious materials. In addition to the multi-colored films, the designers work with fabric, metals, leaves, etc. The main goal is to create a unique piece of furniture.
Triplex is a material that is not afraid of time; over the years it will not become dimmer. Replacing the glass is not every year, so buyers tend to find a durable and high-quality solution.
Triplex flexibility is much higher than that oftraditional glass, because the material has a layered structure. Its thickness can vary from 6 to 40 mm. Glasses of more than 13 mm are bulletproof. They are used in shop windows and armored vehicles.
The sound insulation characteristics of triplex are no less important. This is especially true of large cities, where the issue of protecting premises from street noise is particularly acute.
We summarize the main advantages of triplex:
- Strength.
- Shatter-proof breaking.
- High percentage of light transmission.
- Extensive decorating features.
- Lack of fragility on cuts.
Negative side of the material:
- High price.
- The complexity of processing. Requires the involvement of specialists.
Armored glass
Often, the buyer is faced with a choice:reinforced glass or triplex. Each option has its own positive and negative sides. The popularity of reinforced performance due to good reputation.
The technology of its production is simpleand efficiency. In the thickness of the material is a grid of metal, which increases the strength and eliminates the scatter of fragments during breaking. Such performance is often found in public places.
Cons reinforced glass:
- Increased fragility.
- Broken transparency.
- Unaesthetic look.
The inventors of triplex proceeded from the disadvantages of reinforced glass. As a result, the technology has become more perfect, and the product has received improved performance.
