Laminated Glass

Laminated glass is a kind of safety glass. It consists of two layers of glass with a layer of film, called the interlayer, in between them. The glass is designed this way in order to prevent it from shattering into sharp pieces when struck by an object. The interlayer in the glass is a film of a tough, yet pliable material known as polyvinyl butyral (PVB). In the event that the glass breaks, the two… More

Laminated glass is a kind of safety glass. It consists of two layers of glass with a layer of film, called the interlayer, in between them. The glass is designed this way in order to prevent it from shattering into sharp pieces when struck by an object. The interlayer in the glass is a film of a tough, yet pliable material known as polyvinyl butyral (PVB). In the event that the glass breaks, the two layers are held together by the PVB, allowing the sheet as a whole to bend and absorb the impact. Laminated glass is also used in prisons, jewelry stores, hospitals, and other places where safety or security are paramount. Less