Switchable Glass
Switchable glass also called smart glass, intelligent glass, privacy glass is a glass enables you to have instant privacy at a flick of a switch. It is a laminated glass panel composed of polymer dispersed liquid crystal film (PDLC). By applying a small electrical current, users can change its state from opaque to transparent and vice versa..
Other configurations can be applied such as; fire rated, color tinted, curved & shaped and double glazed. The use of switchable glass in installations provides our clients added value as it grants flexibility in building designs.
Various switchable glass panels can be joined together forming one large panel controlled by a single switch, ultimately creating a privacy glass wall. it can also be converted into a highly demanded rear projection screen with incredible image quality due to its liquid crystal properties which give high contrast features.
Operation:
Switchable glass operates by applying electrical current through a specifically programmed transformer designed by us. Depending on the surface area, many panels can be operated at the same time with one or more transformers.
When it is activated with electrical current, it immediately turns transparent as the liquid crystal molecules line up, allowing incident light to pass through. Upon removal of electrical current, the panel returns to its natural state; opaque, granting instant privacy as the liquid crystal molecules are randomly oriented causing incident light to be scattered.
Controlled by:
A simple ON/OFF wall switch
Remote control
Sensors
Home Automation (Integrated PDA control)
Intensity regulator to control transparency levels
Timer
Door locks
And much more
Advantages:
Immediate Control of Privacy
Improvement in users comfort, with greater security
Efficient use of space in building environments
Aesthetically attractive
Energy savings through reduced A/C cooling
Low operating voltage; granted IPX7 Certificate
UV protection and stability (blocks over 99% of UV rays)
Excellent contrast for rear projection purposes
Exceptional optical qualities and reliable technology
Easy maintenance
Specifications:
Maximum Size: 1,800mm x 4,000mm per panel
Minimum Size: Generally 200mm x 300mm (consult Sales Office for smaller sizes).
Thickness: 5+5mm, 6+6mm, laminated panels (Consult Sales Office for other combination).
Glass types: Clear Float, Ultra Clear (standard), color tinted, fire rated, bullet resistant glass, security glass.
Processing: Tempering, polishing, grinding, radius corners, drilling, sandblasting, notches, cutouts, heat soaking, double glazed, triple glazed, curved and more.