EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This document covers the industrial activities specified in Sections 3.3 and 3.4 of Annex 1 ofDirective 96/61/EC, namely: 3.3 Installations for the manufacture of glass including glass fibre with a melting capacity exceeding 20 tonnes per day. 3.4 Installations for melting mineral substances including the production of mineral fibres with a melting capacity exceeding 20 tonnes per day.

For the purposes of this document the industrial activities falling within these descriptions in theDirective are referred to as the glass industry, which is considered to be comprised of eightsectors. These sectors are based on the products manufactured, but inevitably there is someoverlap between them. The eight sectors are: container glass; flat glass; continuous filamentglass fibre; domestic glass; special glass (including water glass); mineral wool (with two subsectors,glass wool and stone wool.); ceramic fibre; and frits.

The document is made up of seven chapters and a number of annexes containing supplementary information.

The seven chapters and four annexes are:1. General Information2. Applied Processes and Techniques3. Present Consumption and Emission Levels4. Techniques to Consider in the Determination of BAT5. BAT Conclusions6. Emerging Techniques7. Conclusions and Recommendations8. Annex 1 Example installation emission data9. Annex 2 Example sulphur balances10. Annex 3 Monitoring11. Annex 4 Member State Legislation

INTRODUCTION

Veeral eSafety, a trusted name in the glass processing sector, has carved a niche for itself in the Glass segment with its valuable 15 years of experience. We are pioneers in Pune region for processed glass. The company evolved from a trading company to a glass processing house and foresaw the need and use of architectural glass in the future. With such foresight, we have made sure that quality has not been lost during the entire journey and it still stands as one of our strong points. We have ensured quality in our products with cutting edge technology from Finland, US and UK. We have geared up by acquiring the best glass processing equipments from brands like TAMGLASS, BARETTA, BASSRA MACHINE TOOLS and others so that, quality that meets international norms and thus quality remains the fore runner in our priority list. Glass processing technology requires precision and acute monitoring which Veeral eSafety understands and employs in the company. Veeral eSafety has attained a position in India in the Glass processing Sector.

ISO 9001:2008 Certified

Two Star rated by SGC 2012 SGC Customer Delight Award

Member of Federation of Safety Glass

At Veeral eSafety, we are committed to all the needs of our Customer accounts. We strive to be the leader in innovation and technology.

That means personal attention to individual needs not just in emergencies, but for new Technology, Processing and comprehensive remodelling as well. Veeral glass is synonymous with value for money and it is where you get what you truly deserve.

Veeral Glass believes that quality has a symbiotic relationship with the resources of the company, be it human resources or resources in terms of technology and equipment. They thus, believe in acquiring the best for their clients, be it in terms of the skill sets of their recruits or the processes and equipments used in achieving world class quality.

Veeral Glass has facilities like that of tempered glass and insulated glasses. They understand the customer and his needs and thus are equipped to process best-coated glasses from Pilkington, Saint Gobain, Glaverbel etc to suit the requirements and needs of the customers.

LOGO OF THE COMPANY

INDUSTRY PROFILE

Established in the year 2006, at Pune (Maharashtra, India), we, Veeral eSafety Glass Pvt. Ltd. is a well-known manufacturer and supplier of an exclusive range of architectural glasses. Our offered range includes Patterned & Feature Glass, Mirror Glass, Low-emissivity Coated, Reflective Coated Glass, Tinted Float Glass, Clear Float Glass, Laminated glass, insulated glass units, Toughened glass, etc. Our company is recognized as a reputed name in the market making high quality architectural glasses which are precisely manufactured using superior quality raw material and sophisticated machines under the guidance of skilled professionals. These products are highly appreciated among clients for their special features like elegant design, attractive look, longer service life, and reliability. Further, we offer these glasses in various sizes and specifications as per the specific needs of our valuable clients.

Our huge infrastructure facility supports us well which is well-equipped with the advance manufacturing technology and machines. Furthermore, our well-established infrastructure facility enables our skilled team of professionals in manufacturing our complete assortment of glasses in bulk within a stipulated time frame. Further, in order to function smoothly we have segregated our infrastructure facility into various departments such as production, quality testing, research & development, warehousing & packaging, sales and marketing, etc. These departments are perfectly operated by our experienced professionals who hold rich industrial experience. We have recruited a highly skilled and experienced team of professionals who works round the clock in order to fulfil the variegated requirements of our clients. Moreover, our professionals work in close coordination in order to understand the specific requirements of clients. Furthermore, our modern warehouse helps us in keeping safe the finished products.

Our skilled professionals extensively assist us in offering the optimum quality glasses to our precious clients. In addition to this, the entire range of glasses is strictly tested on well-defined parameters of quality in order to offer the finest quality products to our clients. The raw material which we utilize in the fabrication process is procured only from the certified vendors of the industry. We send the raw material to our manufacturing unit only if it is passed by our quality controllers. Further, our rich industry experience assists us in meeting all the various requirements of our precious clients. Further, our ethical business practices and quality conscious approach have made us the prime choice of our clients. We also offer our clients customized products according to their precise requirements.

COMPANY PROFILE

VESGPL was incorporated on 13th December 2004 to process raw glass into tempered and insulated glass. The company is managed by Mr. Bharat Nagori, Mr. Manik Kodre and Mr. Vineet Dangi. Mr. Bharat Nagori has 22 years of experience in trading of glass products and hence has established relationship with customers and suppliers. VESGPL commenced operations in 2006 and the company plans to expand the existing capacity of tempered and insulated glass along with the launch of new product i.e. laminated glass. VESGPL has a manufacturing facility at Yewat in Pune.

PRODUCT RANGE

We offer a very broad-spectrum o f glass products that cater to the needs of varying industries and especially architectural and interior decoration/design industry. Our product ranges are highly acclaimed by the end users for reasons such as the high durability, reliability, superior quality, high clarity. Additionally, these products are available in standard sizes as well as customized for specific measurements.

Our product lines include the following varieties of Architectural Glass i.e. Patterned & Feature Glass, Low-emissivity Coated, Reflective Coated Glass, Tinted Float Glass, Clear Float Glass, Laminated glass, Insulated glass units, Toughened glass & Mirror Glass.

MANUFACTURING FACILITY

We have a state of the art manufacturing facility located strategically and are able to source the best quality raw materials to ensure we manufacture glass products that cater to the international quality standards. Our expansive facility houses some of the most sophisticated glass manufacturing facilities in the world. We incorporate international manufacturing processing standards and have a very scientific and systematic procedure.

Our most sophisticated equipment include the state of the art:

Glass Bending Furnaces

cutting machines

Glass polishing machine

Special purpose machines

OUR QUALITY ASSURANCE

Since the establishment of our company, we have been focusing on quality in the offered range of glasses, as it is our prime objective. For offering the best quality products to our precious clients, our skilled team of quality controllers examine the products on well-defined parameters of quality. Entire range is precisely designed under the strict guidance of our professionals in compliance with international quality standards. In addition to this, our quality controllers entirely monitor various stages of production process, right from procurement of raw material till the final dispatch of the products.

CLIENT SATISFACTION

Our company believes in building healthy relationship with our precious clients, hence we deliver the supreme quality range of architectural glasses. Our talented team of professionals makes honest effort to satisfy our customers in the best possible manner. We deliver these products in premium quality packaging material to ensure safe transit at the clients end. Due to our fair business policies, transparent dealings, cost effective prices, well-timed delivery, we have established a huge client base across the country.

WHY US?

We have recruited a well experienced and diligent team of professionals that assists us in offering premium quality products to our clients. The offered glasses are fabricated using the top-notch quality raw material and sophisticated technology in compliance with the set industry standards. Our superior performing products ensure we are the market leaders. Our other attributes include Greater professional transparency

Premium quality at very competitive pricing

Skilled technical team

State of the art manufacturing facility

Excellent distribution network

Time bound delivery of products

GLASS MAKING PROCESS

GATHERING RAW MATERIALS

A range of raw materials is needed for the glass making process and one of the main ingredients is silica sand. Consol Glass' Industrial Minerals division owns a deposit of pure silica sand on the Cape Flats.The sand is dredged and pumped to a processing plant where it is beneficiated to ensure that it meets the correct size and chemical specifications for glass manufacture. Other raw materials are purchased from various suppliers.

BATCHING

Commercial container glass is made by melting silica sand, soda ash and limestone. Various secondary ingredients are added to control colour, provide ultra-violet protection and enhance the working properties of the molten glass. Raw materials need to meet stringent specifications. Recycled glass (or cullet) is an important raw material in the production of glass containers, in some cases, as much as 50 per cent of ecology cullet is included in the batch. Consol's batch houses are amongst the most modern in the world, featuring the latest computerised control technology. Raw materials are stored in silos from which they are automatically weighed out from computerised control rooms and transported to batch mixers according to pre-programmed recipes. The mixed material (or batch) is then transported to the holding bin at the furnace.Consol is leading a major glass recycling initiative, including government. (At all levels, and the various stakeholders.)

FORMING

The molten glass enters the feeder to the bottle-making machine where the streams of glass are cut into pieces of a pre-determined weight required to make a single bottle. The gobs of molten glass are then individually fed into the moulds of the bottle-making machine.

The bottle is formed in two stages. Firstly, the gob of glass falls into a blank mould to produce a parison. Here the finish (neck) of the bottle is formed and a long narrow cavity is blown within the center of the parison. All blowing is done by means of compressed air.

The parison is transferred to the main mould where the bottle is given its final shape. Air is forced under pressure into the hollow cavity to expand the glass to its final shape inside the mould.

The newly formed bottle is coated with a thin layer of tin oxide to strengthen it before entering the annealing lehr.In the lehr, the bottle is cooled from 600C to 100C in a controlled manner to remove the stresses caused by uneven cooling and to ensure the bottle is stable and safe to handle. DECORATION

Consol has sophisticated equipment and printing technology of an international standard. To label bottles according to customers' requirements.

The process of applying an ACL (applied ceramic label) begins by painting the bottles Strutz machine and then firing and slowly cooling them in a lehr. Consol's spacious decorating facility has been designed for optimum work flow and productivity.

DESIGN PROCESS

Custom-designGlass containers can be custom-designed to meet the needs and requirements of the customer. In approaching design, the product and usage are taken into account as well as the proposed marketing strategy of the customer.

Standard designIn addition to custom-designed specifications, designs may be selected from awide range of standard glass containers. Some of the most prestigious products on retail shelves are packed in off-the-shelf glass containers and brand identity is created through labels, graphics and special closures.

MELTING

From the holding bin, the batch is continuously fed to the furnace where it is converted to molten glass and maintained at temperatures in excess of 1500C. Molten glass is continuously withdrawn through a submerged throat where it proceeds to the refiner area of the furnace and cooled to approximately 1200C, before being delivered to the individual bottle-making machines via the forehearths. The furnaces are fully computerised and critical parameters are controlled to very close tolerances.Consol's furnaces are designed to be the most modern in the world with a productive life span of more than 10 years whilst, at the same time, allowing finer temperature control resulting in improved productivity and quality.

INSPECTION

All bottles undergo various tests and inspections: A 'stress simulator' applies outside pressure to break any structurally weak bottles.The FP-machine, a multi-station inspection system, checks each individual bottle to ensure: minimum glass thickness of the side wall; integrity of the sealing surface; detection of cracks in the finish, neck and bottom areas and gauging of the neck opening to ensure a minimum dimension for filter tube insertion.

PALLETISING

After individual coding with production data, containers are conveyed to the load building area for bulk palletising and shrink wrapping before dispatch and delivery to the customer. Automatic pallet shuttle cars move the wrapped containers to their dispatch destinations.

TYPES OF PRODUCTS

1) Architectural Glass

2) Clear Float Glass

3) Insulated glass

4) Patterned & Feature Glass

5) Ceramic Spandrel Glass

6) Toughened glass

7) Laminated glass

8) Tinted Float Glass

9) Reflective Coated Glass

10) Low Emissivity Coated Glass

11) Mirror Glass

ARCHITECTURAL GLASS

We are a prominent manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of architectural glasses such as Patterned & Feature Glass, Mirror Glass, Low-emissivity Coated, Reflective Coated Glass, etc. These products are precisely designed using cutting-edge technology and high quality raw material. Our professionals manufacture these products in complete compliance with the international quality standards. Clients can avail the offered range of architectural glasses from us in various specifications at very reasonable rate.

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The float glass process is the most common method of flat glass production in the world. This process involves pouring recycled glass, silica sand, lime, potash and soda from a furnace onto a large bed of molten tin. This mixture slowly solidifies over the molten tin as it enters the annealing oven where it travels along rollers under a controlled cooling process. From this point the glass emerges in one continuous long ribbon where it is then cut and further processed to customer specification Clear float glass is transparent and proffers a high visible light transmittance. Veeral Glass offers a complete range of clear float glass products from 2mm to 25mm thick. Clear Float is available both as cut-to-size and bulk form. Laminated and toughened forms are the two varieties to choose from. Clear float glass Damin Glass

We are the prominent manufacturer and supplier of a broad gamut of Clear Float Glass. This glass is manufactured by floating a layer of molten glass onto the surface of molten tin and then over the annealing lehr to give it a lustrous looks. It has a big area of application, from window panes to shelves, mirrors, table tops etc. Apart from this, it is also used for showcases and other displays.

FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS

Fully shaded windows; Retail and display counters; Where maximum natural daylight is required; Furniture; Greenhouses; Economic glazing Smooth and flat surface Flexible sizes Transparency

INSULATED GLASS

Insulated glass units (IGUs) or double glazed units are a significantly more energy efficient glazing system than single glazed windows. It is estimated that up to 30% of heat entering the home and up to 50% of winter heat loss is a result from the use of single glazing. IGUs consist of two or more panels of glass separated by airspace and aluminium or other type of spacer around the edges, sealed to the perimeter in controlled conditions. The spacer contains a desiccant (drying agent) which eliminates moisture vapour in the cavity. The combination of the two panels of glass and the trapped air is what makes IGUs a superior energy efficient method of glazing.

The glazing system must be designed to drain out all water in the rebate and a void must exist under the unit so that moisture is not trapped against the edge of the glass.

Generally units should be glazed with a minimum 3mm clearance between the glass face to rebate a minimum 3 - 6mm clearance under the unit in the rebate (size of block) and a minimum 12mm cover or bite in the rebate.

Dry glazing of units is always recommended but if units are to be glazed or bedded into compounds or sealants it is imperative that compatible sealants are used or edge failure may result. SINGLE GLAZINGIt is estimated that in an uninsulated home up to 30% of heat entry can be attributed to clear single glazing. In these situations single clear glazing is recommended only for shaded windows, where glare is not a concern or where maximum natural daylight is required.

DOUBLE GLAZING or IGUDouble glazing or insulated glass units (IGU) have better insulating qualities than single glazing. When using the U-value performance indicator which measures the amount of heat transfer, IGUs decrease this rate of heat transfer by up to 50%. This means a cooler or warmer environment with lower energy costs.

CONDENSATION

Water from condensation build-up and resultant water run-off can damage window frames/sills and seep into walls and adjoining areas. Condensation will form when the moisture in the air condenses out on surfaces that are cooler than the dew point. Insulated walls, ceilings and floors provide better thermal barriers than windows. Window surfaces being colder than other surfaces in the home or building are more prone to condensation build up. An IGU reduces the likelihood of condensation forming by providing a thermal barrier between the inside and the outside.

THERMAL STRESS

The use of solar control glass (tinted floats or reflective) may affect the thermal safety of the glazing unit. Careful consideration needs to be given to building design, frame type, glazing methods, proximity of blinds, screens or curtains and external shading. Refer Thermal Breakage.

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TYPICAL IGU CONSTRUCTION

Primary seal consisting of a hot melt butyl or a PIB (Poly Iso Butylene). This seal provides a barrier for moisture penetration;

Aluminium spacer (or other type) filled with moisture absorbing desiccant;

Secondary seal performing a structural function of holding the two panes of glass together. There are a number of types of secondary seals, including polysulphide, polyurethane and silicone;

Glass panels.

FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS:

Reduction of heat build up in summer;

Reduction of winter heat loss and condensation;

Lower air conditioning and heating costs;

Lower noise penetration;

Lower UV transmission;

Increased wind load strength;

Increased security;

Greater spandrel and vision panel matching for commercial applications.

PATTERNED & FEATURE GLASS

From our most promising product line, we are providing our clients premium quality Patterned and Feature Glass. Designed while keeping the present concept-demand in mind, this glass is manufactured by calendaring molding through single or double roller manufacturing process. It is widely used in meeting rooms, hotels, office, hospitals, sports grounds, bathrooms, etc.Patterned or figure rolled glass is made by running molten glass over a patterned roller which reproduces the pattern on the glass. Figured roll glass is used to diffuse, not obscure, an object when viewing. Patterned glass is available as Grade A safety glass in either toughened, laminated or cast in place laminated (CIP). The combination of wire and the resultant high heat absorbency along with the difficulty in achieving good defect free edges when cutting, make this product highly susceptible to thermal breakage.

Kiln fired textured glass offers the home owner, retailer, interior designer and architect innovative and original glass design possibilities. Applications include signage, vanity tops, mirror frames, shower enclosure panels, basin bowls, glass walls and other decorative features. A large range of standard patterns and custom tailored designs are on offer. Depending on depth of textured pattern, it can be toughened to comply with human impact requirements. Curved textured glass is also available.

A wide range of curved or bent glass products are available to suit applications such as store shop fronts, balustrade, revolving doors, food displays and china cabinets.Glass bends are available in clear, tinted, reflective, textured/patterned and low-E glasses in many of the following:

Annealed

Laminated

Toughened

IGUs

There are several factors to consider when supporting glass in tables and trolleys:

If glass is horizontally moved to extreme positions in any direction, its edges must simultaneously overlap all supports by a minimum of 6mm;

When glass is supported on cushioning pads, the minimum horizontal area of each support shall be 36mm2;

Under no circumstances should glass be in contact with glass, metal surfaces, stone etc. Plastic protectors, bump-ons or other suitable spacers should be used.

The maximum evenly distributed safe load that a shelf can support depends on the glass type, thickness and distance between supports as per Table 1. In order to obtain the working load for a particular shelf, the shelf depth and the distance between supports is required.

CERAMIC SPANDREL GLASS

Ceramic fritted glass consists of a ceramic based paint screen printed onto clear, tinted, patterned or reflective glass (Pyrolytic only). It can also be referred to as colour clad, ceramic fired, ceramic backed or even an opacified glass. Ceramic fritted glass has a major use in building cladding. Its main function is to match or contrast vision panels where an all glass facade is desired. The glass is heat strengthened or toughened which fuses the paint to the glass creating a permanent durable coating. The benefit of heat strengthening is apparent, where upon breakage, the glass tends to fragment into large pieces and stay intact in the opening or framework. The other main benefit of ceramic fritted products for spandrel applications is their greater durability in comparison with various other methods of spandrel glazing.

If matching vision and spandrel panels, the general rule is that products with a visible light transmittance greater than 20% are difficult to match. Greater matching is achieved with high reflecting products with lower visible light transmittance (14% or below).

One method to assist in matching is to use IGUs with the reflective coated surface and an opaque ceramic painted frit on surface. IGUs create the perception of depth similar to that of the vision panel; reduce condensation and longevity/quality problems sometimes associated with other methods below.

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FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS

Permanent, durable and non-porous;

Spandrel panels for matching or contrasting vision panels;

Door motifs;

Decorative panels for partitions, shower screens, signage and furniture;

Automotive/marine and general transport glass;

Kitchen/bathroom splash backs;

Reduce glare or filter light with special pattern designs;

TOUGHENED GLASS

Toughened glass is produced by heating annealed glass in a furnace to approximately 700degC 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. Toughened glass cannot be drilled or edge worked in any manner. A 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.

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 louvers. Stamps can be custom made to customers name and specification. Please refer to Veeral 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.

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.

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 lead-times. However, whole 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.

FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS

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 wind load;

On breaking it fragments into many small harmless pieces unlike annealed glass;

Can be used within a temperature range of minus 70degC to plus 300degC (surface temperature should not exceed 250degC if other surface is lower than 0degC 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;

Available in thicknesses 4 - 19 mm.

LAMINATED GLASS

Laminated glass is a safety glass made by laminating two or more sheets of equal/unequal glass thicknesses with a flexible plastic interlayer or PVB (poly vinyl butyral). The glass and interlayer are bonded together by heat and pressure. Generally this interlayer is 0.38mm thick but other thicknesses are available.

The safety aspect of laminated glass is due to its PVB interlayer which prevents the glass from disintegrating if broken, the glass adhering to the interlayer depending on the severity of the impact.

Laminated glass also acts as a barrier against penetration. Laminated glass is also available in tinted form. Tinted laminated glass simply uses a coloured interlayer between clear glass which also assists in reducing solar heat entry.

We have emerged as the foremost manufacturer and supplier of a world class range of Laminated Glass. For the fabrication of this product, our professionals make use of premium quality PVB, EVA or SGP inter layer between two or more pieces of glass under high pressure and temperature. This is a kind of safety glass usually produced for high security purposes. It could be used for security in banks, showrooms and for underwater construction etc.

FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS

Helps to protect carpets, curtains,

Furniture by screening out 99% of all ultra-violet light;

Suited for overhead glazing such as windows directly above doorways, rooflites, skylites and multi storey buildings, where upon impact glass is unlikely to fall to the ground below;

Suited for doors, side lites, lift wells, ballustrading, laminated mirrors in walk through robe situations, wet areas and other areas as required by Australian Standards;

Security features which greatly aid prevention of illegal entry and/or vandalism (e.g., 6.52mm Lamguard and 11.52mm Anti-Bandit laminated glass;

Fire retardation - laminated glass though not used on its own as part of a fire resistant glazing, still provides longer evacuation time than ordinary thin annealed glass;

Visually distortion free in annealed form;

Solar control features, with tinted and reflective glass options;

Wide range of colours and PVB thicknesses including 0.38, 0.76, 1.14, and 1.52mm.

TINTED FLOAT GLASS

Tinted float is produced by adding a colourant during a clear float production run. Apart from its function as an aesthetically pleasing glass, tinted float is also referred to as a heat absorbing glass, as the glass reflects very little solar energy. Because of this heat absorption quality, some thicker tints in certain situations may require heat strengthening or toughening to cope with this thermal stress.

The thicker the tinted glass, the darker the appearance and colour becomes.As the thickness increases, the glass absorbs more heat and therefore maybe more prone to thermal breakage if glazed in annealed form.

We are the leading manufacturer and supplier of the finest quality Tinted Floating Glass. This glass is produced by adding a coloring agent during a float glass production process. It is specially designed to reduce solar heat gain and it also helps in increasing the comfort level and decreasing cooling costs in the building. Application areas of this glass are factory, schools, shopping centers, commercial building etc.

FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS:

Reducing unwanted heat gain; Reducing glare; Adding value to the property; Reducing cooling costs; Improving privacy during the daytime; Furniture, decorative displays etc. Toughening or heat strengthening will prevent thermal breakage Some of the common trade names for these glasses are: Antisun - Pilkington Refer Austint/Comfortone range. Austint - Pilkington Standard grey, bronze and green range. (See also Comfortone.) Arctic Blue - Pilkington/LOF Blue float. Asian Blue Refer sales for more information. Azurlite - PPG Sky blue (non reflective blue float). Belgium Grey - Glaverbel Old green grey float not available. Comfortone Pilkington Refers to Austint and Evergreen range. 4 - 6mm and 6.38 laminated thicknesses. Euro Grey - Asahimas Standard grey tinted glass. Evergreen - Pilkington Darker and a superior performer to Normal green glass. Ford Blue - LOF Graylite - PPG Dark grey appearance. Koolvue - AFG Bronze float n/a

REFLECTIVE COATED GLASS

Reflective glass absorbs and reflects a major proportion of the suns direct energy more effectively than tinted float glass. The mirror like appearance of reflective glass is achieved through the application of a metallic coating during or after glass manufacture

There are two types of reflective glass available, pyrolytic and vacuum coated:

Pyrolytic: - a coating is applied during glass manufacture. It is basically an economical reflective product. The coating is fused into the glass at 1200 degree C. The advantage of this product is its durability. It can be handled like a standard square of glass. It is ready to be cut, heat strengthened and toughened. This product is sometimes called a hard coat reflective. Its coating is more durable than soft coat. The same cleaning procedures as for normal glass can be applied to Pyrolytic. It can be laminated to various required thicknesses as well.Vacuum coated glass: - involves the deposition of metal particles on the glass surface by a chain reaction in a vacuum vessel. It is often called a soft coat, because the coating is more susceptible to damage than a hard coat glass when glazed in monolithic form. Vacuum coated reflective glass products are generally better performers in terms of reducing heat gain than pyrolytic or hard coat products. Different coating combinations on clear and tinted glass or with combinations of tinted PVB interlayer in laminated glass, give an array of colour and performance features. These products can also be made up into insulated glass units with Low-E coatings for superior energy efficiency. Veeral Glass has available an extensive range of vacuum coated reflective glass products to suit most applications.

The use of reflective glass represents a popular choice in commercial and domestic glazing today. They provide superior performance to standard glass products in terms of reflecting heat and reducing air conditioning loads.

Coating definitions

Even though, when a tinted PVB interlayer is used or a tinted glass is coated which then reduces the visible light transmittance, the number reference is still nevertheless a good guide to visible light transmittance compared to the other coated product groups. The higher the number the greater the visible light transmittance. In addition the lower the number, the better the glass is in reducing heat gain.

Choosing laminated or monolithic

All reflective coated glass should be subject to a thermal assessment to determine the risk of breakage in the proposed application. If the risk is high, tempering in the form of heat strengthening or toughening is required.

Laminated glass - has the advantages of protecting the metallic coating from damage because it is safely sandwiched between two panes of glass, up to 99% ultra violet exclusion, visually distortion free and stays intact if breakage occurs;

Monolithic - reflective products as a general rule perform marginally better than laminates in reducing heat gain. Coatings on monolithic tinted glass should always be heat strengthened or toughened and this can be a cost disadvantage.

COLOUR DIFFERENCES

Coated glass colours do change when viewed at different times of the day, depending on the weather, surrounding reflections and the angle at which the glass is viewed. Therefore with this in mind it is recommended that either a mock-up or on site visit to a completed building is undertaken before a glass choice is made.

Vacuum coatings such as TS and SS, when coated on clear glass, would highlight a silver/blue and silvery appearance respectively. When coated on tinted glass or manufactured with a tinted PVB interlayer in laminated glass, the colour of the tint/PVB will be more outstanding.

Features: Elegant & glossy look

UV resistant

Impact resistant

LOW EMISSIVITY COATED GLASS

One of the most demanded architectural glass produced by us is Low-emissivity Coated Glass. Our offered product has a thin coating of metal within its airspace that reflects thermal radiation or inhibits its emission, reducing heat transfer through the glass. It is provided with a low-e coating that allows solar radiation to pass through into a room and helps to reduce heat loss. Our clients can avail this product from us at reasonable prices.

Low-E glass is best utilized in double glazed units or IGUs, though laminated and monolithic applications are possible with some interesting results. The surface position on which the low-E glass will be placed is dependent on the climate.Ideally for warm climates where summer heat reduction is a priority, the coating should be on surface for maximum performance.

FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS:

Helps reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss;

Reduces ultra-violet substantially;

Improves occupant comfort, reduces condensation build up;

Coating is transparent, non reflective and durable (hard coat);

Best performance achieved in double glazed units (IGUs);

Available in 5 and 6mm annealed, toughened and can be laminated.

Low-Emissivity Glass-Low-Emissivity Glass-GlassMIRROR GLASS

Our clients can avail a wide array of Mirror Glass from us. This product is extensively used on Bedrooms, Living rooms, Dressing rooms, Staircases and many more places. It is fabricated at our manufacturing unit under the supervision of our experienced professionals by inculcating most modern techniques. We also make available this mirror in various styles, shapes and finishes to meet the exact requirements of our esteemed customers.

One common method of mirrored or silvered glass manufacture is the dual coat method. This involves coating clear or tinted glass with silver and then layering protective coats of copper and coats of paint which help protect the mirror from attack by corrosive substances and physical abrasion. The most recent technology in mirror manufacturing developed by Glaverbel is Miralux New Generation, which is copper and lead free and offers longer resistance to corrosion and aggressive chemical agents than conventional mirrors. Compared to other Mirror glass, the Miralux is better with its Activation and Passivation technologies. This makes it a more durable and trusted name than other similar products. It also has a feature of being a Corrosion Resistant Mirror.

The copper coating in conventional mirrors can be oxidized by chemical reactions through the paint (especially polymerization agents in the adhesives used to fix mirrors in place). When the copper coating has oxidized completely, the copper oxide (which is brownish in colour) diffuses through the silver coating and reaches the point where the glass and silver meet, causing brownish stains. This defect, which is called cloud, appears on most conventional mirrors with a layer of copper. However, it does not appear with Miralux mirror products.

Miralux is manufactured according to a special patented process. They have the following features:

1) No copper coating;

2) Two coats of lead free protective paint (