The autoglass in comparison with standard window glasses is safer and durable, since they are installed on cars where you have to withstand serious mechanical loads. Each sample passes in the manufacture of special processing. To date, two automotive technologies are applied. About this further in the article.

Triplex Glass, Pros and Cons

Triplex is a glass that is two sheets connected by polyvinylButil film. This organic elastic layer forms the amortic stability of automotive glass to mechanical effects. In the conditions of the destruction of glass, its fragments remain glued to the plastic layer, and do not fall out, therefore they do not pose a danger to the passenger and driver sitting ahead. Since the triplex glass is resistant to shocks, they are used in the automotive industry for the frontal glazing of the body.

In addition to resistance to destruction, the triplex glass has additional operational characteristics that promote its distribution. These include: noise insulation, impact resistance, painting, resistance to temperatures and low thermal conductivity. Disadvantages - relatively large weight and high cost.

Top manufacturers Triplex glass

To date, in the world market leads several major manufacturers of autocolate, in particular, and the Triplex Glass:

• Pilkington is a British firm with almost 200 years of history.
• ASAHI Glass Company is a Japanese leader of the production of automotive glasses.
• SEKURIT Saint-Gobain is one of the first European autocolate corporations.

Stalinitis Glass, Pros and Cons

Stalinite is glass used in the automotive industry to create upper hatches, as well as door and rear windows. In the manufacture of Stalinite glass is subjected to temperature processing 650-6800 degrees. First, the glass is heated, and then sharply cooled with a cold jet of air. The material is hardened as a result of rapid cooling. It increases its strength and reduces susceptibility to external influences. A feature of such an autoglass is that when destroyed it disintegrates into small particles, without sharp corners. Stalinitis is safe, but fragile.

How to distinguish triplex from Stalinitis

It is quite simple to distinguish the Stalinite from Triplex. If possible, inspect the edge - layers will be visible on the triplex. You can also look at the glass from various angles. On a single-layer glass you can see small points when high-quality multilayer will be homogeneous in appearance, without any inclusions. In addition, you can recognize the glass on the marking. For example, Stalinitis is distinguished by the presence of the letter "T" or the inscription Tempered, which means "tempered". As for the Russian hardened autoclates, they are denoted by the letter "s".

Triplex or Stalinite for windshield

As mentioned above, the Triplex glass is resistant to shock and safe, so it is used for the manufacture of windshields. Stalinitis is scattered when hitting, because of which it was never installed as a windshield.

Marking and labeling of automotive glass

Marking of glass for the car consists of alphabetic and digital designations and has such positions:

• At the top of the marking always marks the name of the manufacturer. For example, Bohr or Guardian.
• The second line indicates the lamination of the glass - Laminated.
• The third line contains certification information, compliance with GOST in terms of light transmittance and internal code. Decoding of light-ups, as a rule, is noted as or AS1.
• The fourth line contains data on the compliance with the EUB EUB. It is noted by the English symbol R and digital value.
• Last string - information about the transparency of the autoglass. That is, the light-resistance. For example, if 75% min is marked, then this glass misses no less than 75% of the light.

Also on the labeling indicate the country code with a digital value and the Latin symbol "E". With the table codes table you can read below.

In addition, if there is an inscription "Acoustic" or the picture on which the ear is drawn, it means the glass has noise absorbing properties. Such glasses, as a rule, are equipped with diesel models of cars. If the autar is applied on the auto glass, then it has heat-pressing properties. "Chameleon-glass" or athermal glass is marked with an inscription IR. Such glass often gives a purple tide due to the addition of boutial and silver film between the layers. Due to this, it is scattered and reflected up to 70% of heat. Of course, the usual versions of cars such glass will not be installed. They are a lot of top-end complete sets, and then only some French and German cars.

Elements of the front auto drain for a modern car

Silk-screen printing is an element of glass, the purpose of which to hide fasteners and glue, as well as protect them from the effect of sunlight. As a rule, this is a black plastic band around the perimeter.

The brand is the logo of the glass manufacturer.

The window under the VIN number is a transparent window designed to be visible to the VIN number - the TC identification number.

Molding is a decorative or power element. His appointment is the strengthening and sealing of the autoglass.

Top toning is a sunscreen darkened band at the top of the autoglass. Designed to increase comfort ride on sunny days.

The humidity sensor is a fogging sensor that transmits the inclusion signal of the glass of glass or air conditioner.

The light sensor is an optical sensor that transmits the inclusion signal of dimensions and other light instruments in conditions of lowering the overall illumination.

The rain sensor is a sensor glued on the glass that transmits the turning on the turning on wiper at moisture.

Pyatt fastening of the mirror is a fastening element of a mirror, which is pasted on the glass and comes in the kit, if such is provided by the TC manufacturer.

Rear window elements for modern car

Designations of glasses for a modern car

• 1 is a windshield with high strength.
• 2 is a windshield triplex glass.
• 3 is the treated windshield multilayer glass.
• 4 is a windshield plastic glass.
• 5 is not the windshield, the permeability of which is less than 70 percent, including the auto glass Stalinitis.
• 5-5 is a double glass, the permeability of which is more than 70 percent.

Table of codes of states of manufacturers

Tips Pros: What a glass to pick up for the windshield, rear and side autogneck on the car

Of course, a triplex glass is best suitable for windshield, given its safety and depreciation stability. Well, when choosing the rear and side auto glass, it is desirable to give preference to the glass manufactured by Stalint technology.