• Ultra clear low iron tempered glass
  • Ultra clear low iron tempered glass
  • Ultra clear low iron tempered glass
  • Ultra clear low iron tempered glass
  • Ultra clear low iron tempered glass
  • Ultra clear low iron tempered glass

Ultra clear low iron tempered glass

No.LYD-CLITG
Ultra-clear Tempered Glass 
Thick
4mm-19mm
Edge processing
Flat edge and Polished 
Standard
CE EN 12150-2:2004
ANSI Z97.1-2015(R2020)
CAN/CGSB-12.1-2022
CPSC 16 CFR 1201-2024
Min Size 
100mm*100mm
Max Size
3660mm*2440mm
Port of Loading 
Xingang port
Package
Plywood Crates,A-Steel Rack etc
  • Ultra clear low iron tempered glass
  • Ultra clear low iron tempered glass
  • Ultra clear low iron tempered glass

Description

Ultra-clear low iron tempered glass is a specialized type of glass known for its remarkable clarity and aesthetic appeal. Here’s an overview of its features, advantages, applications, and considerations:

Features of Ultra-Clear Low Iron Tempered Glass

  1. Low Iron Content:

    • Unlike standard glass, low iron glass is produced with a reduced iron content. This results in much higher optical clarity and significantly less greenish tint, making it ideal for applications where clear visibility is paramount.
  2. Tempering:

    • The glass undergoes a tempering process, which strengthens it and increases its resistance to thermal stress and mechanical impacts, making it safe for various uses.
  3. Thickness Options:

    • Ultra-clear low iron tempered glass is available in various thicknesses, commonly ranging from 4mm to 19mm, making it suitable for diverse applications.

Advantages of Ultra-Clear Low Iron Tempered Glass

  1. Exceptional Clarity:

    • With its low iron content, this glass provides superior light transmission (typically up to 91% or more) and enhances the vibrancy of colors, making it ideal for display and decorative purposes.
  2. Minimal Distortion:

    • The high optical quality ensures minimal distortion or color aberration, allowing for an accurate representation of objects viewed through the glass.
  3. Increased Strength:

    • The tempering process produces a glass that is up to five times stronger than regular glass, providing durability and safety for various applications.
  4. Safety:

    • When broken, tempered glass shatters into small, blunt pieces, minimizing the risk of injury, which is especially important in public and high-traffic areas.
  5. Versatile Applications:

    • This type of glass is used in various applications, including:
      • Showcases and Displays: Perfect for retail environments where visuals enhance the shopping experience.
      • Facades: Used in architectural applications for modern buildings to maximize light and visibility.
      • Glass Railings: Ideal for staircases and balconies where unobstructed views are desired.
      • Shower Enclosures: Creates a modern and clean look while ensuring safety.
      • Furniture: Used in tables and shelving units, providing elegance and durability.
  6. Resistant to UV Rays:

    • Although not primarily a feature, low iron glass can reduce UV transmission, thus protecting interior furnishings and artwork from fading.
  7. Easy Maintenance:

    • The smooth surface makes it easier to clean and maintain, reducing the buildup of dirt and grime.
  8. Customization Options:

    • Ultra-clear low iron tempered glass can be customized in terms of size, shape, and edge finishing to meet specific design requirements.

Considerations

  1. Cost:

    • Ultra-clear low iron tempered glass can be more expensive than standard glass due to the additional processing required. Budget considerations may affect the choice for large projects.
  2. Weight:

    • Depending on the thickness, this glass can be quite heavy, requiring appropriate support and installation methods.
  3. Installation:

    • Professional installation is highly recommended to ensure proper handling, fit, and safety, especially in applications involving large sheets of glass.
  4. Edge Treatment:

    • Since this glass is often used in high-visibility applications, edge finishing can impact its appearance. Polished or beveled edges are commonly recommended.

Conclusion

Ultra-clear low iron tempered glass is a premium choice for applications that prioritize clarity, strength, and aesthetics. Its unique properties make it a favorite in contemporary architecture and design, providing both functional and visual benefits. If you have specific projects in mind or need further information, feel free to ask!




Applications

  • Shopfronts, showcases and display cases, where the pane should not tint the product on view.
  • Facades and glazed entrances: storefront systems, canopy panels and framed entrances that need daylight and clean sightlines.
  • Railings and balustrades for stairs and balconies, keeping the view clear while meeting the tempered safety requirement.
  • Shower enclosures and screens — fixed side panels, doors and walk-in screens ordered as custom tempered glass panels so tile and stone finishes keep their colour.
  • Furniture: table tops, shelves, cabinet fronts and counters, from slim shelving to heavier tops that have to stay flat in daily use.
  • Interior partitions and doors in offices, commercial premises and hospitality, where a colourless pane keeps the space bright.

Cost, Weight and Installation

Low-iron glass costs more than standard clear glass, because the low-iron melt and the extra handling add to production, so it earns its place where the glass is meant to read as invisible. Where the tint is irrelevant, or a panel will be backed or filmed, standard clear tempered glass does the same safety job for less. Weight is the other practical limit: a large sheet of this glass is heavy, so the frame, hinges or track have to be sized for the panel you order, and the fixing detail should be settled while the layout is still on paper. As a tempered glass supplier to fabricators, glazing contractors and fit-out teams, we can work through panel size, weight and fixing with you, and we recommend professional installation for anything beyond a small panel.

Scale & Supply Capability

LYD GLASS supplies architectural glass to project and wholesale buyers, covering tempered, laminated, mirror, insulated and decorative glass from one source. Our tempered range runs from 3 mm to 19 mm in clear, ultra-clear low-iron, green and bronze/brown, with seamed, round, flat or polished edges produced to your drawings and sheet sizes up to 3660 mm x 2440 mm. Production follows CE EN 12150-2:2004, ANSI Z97.1-2015(R2020), CAN/CGSB-12.1-2022 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201-2024, and orders ship from Xingang in plywood crates or A-steel racks.

FAQ

Q1. How does ultra-clear low-iron glass differ from standard clear tempered glass?

Standard clear float glass carries a slight green tint that becomes noticeable along the edge of a thicker pane, while low-iron glass has most of that iron removed during melting, so the glass adds almost no colour to what you see through it. Tempering and safety performance are unchanged — only the appearance is different. On white walls, pale stone or colour-matched shopfitting, this is the version that keeps those tones accurate.

Q2. Can the panels be made in our own sizes and shapes?

Every order is produced to your drawing, so whatever tempered glass custom size you need is cut, edged and tempered as a finished part rather than trimmed on site. Send the panel schedule with thickness, width, height and quantity, and include a template for any holes, cutouts or shaped outlines. We check each size against the working range and return the production drawing for your approval before cutting starts.

Q3. Which thickness fits railings, partitions or shower enclosures?

The thickness you need follows the span, the fixing method and the loads the panel has to resist, not the look of the glass. Slimmer sheets are normally used for interior and furniture work, while heavier panels go into railings, doors and wide spans where rigidity matters. Because each custom made tempered glass panel is produced to order, send the drawing and we will confirm the thickness before production begins.

Q4. How are the edges finished, and does it matter when the edge is exposed?

Edges are polished flat, which is the finish to use wherever the edge stays visible — balustrades, table tops, shelf fronts and shower screens. Polishing removes the cutting haze and fine chipping that show up more on a colourless pane than on standard clear glass. Decide the profile at the drawing stage, because as a tempered glass supplier we finish and temper in one sequence and the approved drawing is what arrives on site.

Q5. Can a damaged panel be replaced to the same specification?

Yes — because we keep the approved drawings and the original panel schedule, a replacement can be reproduced to the same dimensions, hole positions and finish. Send a photograph of the damaged panel together with the order or drawing reference so we can match it to the original order. As the tempered glass manufacturer we build the replacement from the same drawing, so it fits the existing frame and hardware.

Q6. Can this glass be used outdoors?

Yes. These custom tempered glass panels are used for facades, glazed entrances, canopies and other exterior features as well as interior work. Tempering is what allows the pane to cope with thermal stress from sun and shade, while the low-iron melt keeps exterior sightlines colourless instead of green. Low-iron glass also transmits less UV than ordinary clear glass, which helps protect furnishings, artwork and displays from fading behind the glazing.

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