What are the applications of laminated glass?
Widely used in building façades, doors and windows, balcony balustrades, skylights, stair balustrades, interior partitions, shopfronts, bank counters, automotive windshields, acoustic barriers, and security/bullet-resistant applications. Different glass and interlayer choices allow tailoring for safety, sound insulation, UV blocking, or decorative needs.
Is it noise-proof? (Does it reduce noise?)
Laminated glass offers good sound insulation—the interlayer absorbs and damps sound. The actual performance depends on total thickness, layer configuration and interlayer type (acoustic PVB, SGP, or insulating air/gas cavities). Compared to a single-pane of similar thickness, laminated glass typically improves sound reduction by several dB to over ten dB, depending on design.
Can it block ultraviolet (UV) rays?
Yes. Common interlayers like PVB or SGP block the vast majority of UV (typically around 99%+), helping to reduce fading of interiors, fabrics and finishes. Exact UV transmission depends on interlayer type and thickness; specially formulated interlayers or additional UV films can provide even higher UV protection.
What thicknesses and configurations are common?
Typical thicknesses range from about 5 mm to several tens of mm, depending on plies and interlayer. Common assemblies: 3+0.38PVB+3, 6+0.38+6, 10+0.76+10, etc. Configurations are customized to meet safety, acoustic or ballistic requirements.
