Float Glass
Float glass is made from floating molten glass on top of a bed of molten metal (usually tin). This creates consistency flat surfaces and uniform thickness. Float glass is typically made from soda lime glass.
Application: Float glass is typically used for modern windows because of its flat non distortive surface.
Clear float glass is transparent, however when tilted on edge it possess a slight green tinge, but when viewed from face on it is colourless. Clear float glass has a very high visible light transmittance and acts as a great source for natural daylight.
Glass
Thickness
Size
Float
0.55
400x355
Float
0.6/0.8
1090 x 1445
Float
0.8/1.0
1600 x1600
Float
1.0/1.2
1580 x 600
Float
1.2/1.4
1600 x 600
Float
1.4/1.7
1660 x 600
Float
1.6
1580 x 600
Float
2
1320 x 2140
Float
3
1220 x 2140
Float
4
1220 x 2140
Float
5
1070 x 2000
Float
6
3210 x 2250
Float
8
3210 x 2000
Float
10
3210 x 2250
Float
12
3210 x 2250
Float
15
3210 x 2250
Float
19
3210 x 2250
Float
20
Application: Clear float glass is used primarily for its high visible light transmittance.
Common uses include:
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Mirrored glass
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Laminated glass
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Furniture
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Display counters
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Home DIY
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Lighting
Specs: Visible light transmittance 89%, Visible light reflective 8%
Thicknesses we hold in stock range from 0.5 to 25mm, all of which can be heat-strengthened and toughened.