Products
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Performance
Bullet Resistant Glass
Security glazing
Multi-layer glass and polymer constructions for protection against ballistic threats. Used in security zones, defence, offshore and high-end projects.
- Typical applications Security zones, wheelhouses, defence vessels, offshore, VIP areas and critical access points.
- Performance Classification depends on threat level, calibre, test standard, project risk and pane size.
- Build-up Multiple glass plies with PVB/PU/SGP or polycarbonate combinations depending on the requirement.
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Engineering
Certified Marine Glazing
Class and standards
Engineering and documentation for class approval, including glass calculations, adhesive calculations, drawings and product specifications.
- Typical applications Newbuilds, refits, superyachts, passenger vessels, workboats and offshore projects.
- Standards Project-dependent: ISO 11336, Lloyd’s Register, Bureau Veritas, ABS, DNV, ESTRIN, EN standards and flag-state requirements.
- Documents Calculation reports, datasheets, certificates, test documents, detail drawings and material declarations.
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Glass Processing
Chemically Strengthened Glass
High strength, thin glass
Glass strengthened at the surface by ion exchange. Suitable for thin, lightweight and optically demanding marine applications where high bending strength and custom geometry are important.
Typical applications Yacht glazing, instrument panels, curved or thin panes, interior glass components and special safety applications.
Key properties High surface compression, excellent optical quality and suitable for thin glass build-ups.
Combinations Can be laminated with PVB, EVA or SGP depending on the required residual strength and safety performance.
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Glass Processing
Curved / Bent Glass
For yachts and wheelhouses
Curved glass for aesthetic and aerodynamic designs. Suitable for wheelhouses, windscreens, skylights and superyacht windows.
- Typical applications Wheelhouse windows, windscreens, salon windows, sliding doors, skylights and interior glass.
- Variants Curved float glass, curved toughened glass, curved laminated glass or curved insulating glass.
- Specifications Radius, rise, tolerances, optical quality and edge finishing determine feasibility.
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Performance
Dimmable Glass
Stepwise or gradual tinting
Dimmable glass can be adjusted gradually or stepwise from transparent to dark tinted glass, such as black, grey or white. It provides control over solar gain, privacy, comfort and appearance.
- Typical applications Skylights, rooflights, bathroom walls, gym walls, spa zones, privacy spaces, panoramic glazing and luxury yacht interiors.
- Operation Electrically adjustable from transparent to dark or privacy mode. Depending on the system, stepwise or gradual dimming up to approximately 98% darkening/tinting is possible.
- Colours / modes Possible tints include black, grey or white, depending on the selected technology and supplier.
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Performance
Fire Rated Glass
Marine fire protection
Fire-rated glazing for compartmentation, escape routes and safety zones on board. Selection depends on classification, frame system and system certificate.
- Typical applications Interior partitions, doors, public areas, technical zones, passenger vessels and offshore units.
- Classification System-dependent: E, EW, EI or marine classification according to project and flag-state requirements.
- System approach Always assessed as a complete system: glass, frame, sealant, fixing and installation.
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Glass Types
Flat Glass
Basis for custom glazing
Flat glass is the basis for many marine applications and can be cut, edge-finished, toughened, laminated, coated or insulated.
- Typical applications Windows, doors, interior glass, panels, display glass and technical glazing.
- Variants Clear float, extra-clear, tinted, low-iron, coated or satin/matt glass.
- Processing Cutting, grinding, polishing, drilling, CNC processing, toughening, laminating and coating.
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Marine Applications
Glass Balustrades
Safety and transparency
Glass balustrades for decks, stairs and terraces on board. Designed for line load, point load, wind load and safe breakage behaviour.
- Typical applications Sundecks, stairs, balconies, beach clubs, terraces and passenger zones.
- Build-up Laminated safety glass with TTG, HSG or CSG and PVB/SGP interlayer.
- Performance Checks for line load, deflection, residual stability, edge clamping and impact.
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Glass Processing
Heat Strengthened Glass
Stable breakage, higher strength
Heat strengthened glass has higher strength than float glass, but breaks into larger fragments than fully toughened glass. It is often selected for laminated constructions where residual stability is important.
- Typical applications Laminated floors, skylights, balustrades, pool glass and structural glass panels.
- Key properties Positioned between float glass and fully toughened glass; favourable breakage behaviour in laminates.
- Combinations Frequently combined with SGP interlayers for stiffness and residual load capacity.
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Performance
Heated Glass
Clear vision without condensation or ice
Heated glass prevents condensation, icing and visibility problems. Ideal for bridges, wheelhouses and exposed marine windows.
- Typical applications Wheelhouse windows, bridge glazing, lifeboats, workboats and superyachts.
- Technology Electrically heated coating, wire heating or an integrated heating layer depending on the design.
- Key parameters Voltage, power W/m², busbar position, connection details, edge finishing and insulating glass build-up.
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Glass Types
Insulating Glass Units
Thermal comfort
Double or multi-pane insulating glass for thermal insulation, acoustics and comfort on board. Can be combined with coatings, heating and laminated glass.
- Typical applications Superyacht windows, passenger vessels, wheelhouses, salons and climate-controlled spaces.
- Build-up Outer pane, cavity, spacer, gas filling and inner pane; optionally laminated or coated.
- Performance U-value, solar control, condensation reduction, noise reduction and comfort.
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Glass Types
Laminated Safety Glass
PVB, EVA or SGP
Multiple glass plies bonded with one or more interlayers. Designed for safety, residual stability, impact resistance, acoustic comfort and structural performance.
- Typical applications Windows, skylights, floors, pool walls, balustrades, bullet resistant glass and fire-rated combinations.
- Interlayers PVB for standard safety/acoustics, SGP for high stiffness and residual strength, EVA for specific applications.
- Performance Injury limitation, fragment retention, residual capacity after breakage and possible burglar resistance.
- Standards Depending on use: ISO 11336, EN 356, EN 12600, classification requirements and project-specific loads.
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Marine Applications
Pool Glass
Pool walls and floors
Glass for onboard swimming pools, including walls, windows and floors. Design requires checks for water pressure, dynamic loading, impact and residual stability.
- Typical applications Pool walls, pool floors, infinity edges, observation windows and luxury deck applications.
- Loads Hydrostatic pressure, pedestrian load, wave/dynamic effects, self-weight and accidental load cases.
- Build-up Usually thick multi-layer laminates with SGP and optionally a sacrificial top ply.
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Performance
Solar Control Glass
Heat and light control
Solar control glazing reduces solar heat gain and glare while maintaining visibility and appearance. Suitable for luxury yacht building and comfort improvement.
- Typical applications Salon windows, wheelhouses, panoramic windows, skylights and passenger areas.
- Performance Selected by light transmission, solar factor, reflection, colour and coating position.
- Combinations Can be combined with laminated glass, insulating glass, Low-E coatings or heated glass.
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Performance
Sound Insulating Glass
Reduced engine and wind noise
Acoustic glazing reduces noise from engines, wind, harbours and passenger areas. Often built with asymmetric glass thicknesses and acoustic interlayers.
- Typical applications Wheelhouses, salons, cabins, passenger spaces, engine-room zones and workboats.
- Performance Selected by Rw, C/Ctr, frequency range and noise source.
- Build-up Asymmetric laminates, acoustic PVB, insulating glass or combinations with heavy panes.
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Engineering
Structural Bonded Glazing
Marine bonding systems
Bonded marine glazing where the adhesive joint, glass, frame and load case are designed as one system. Important for modern flush yacht glazing.
- Typical applications Flush windows, superyacht glazing, windscreens, bonded doors, skylights and large panes.
- Design Checks for shear stress, peel/rotation, permanent load, temperature, creep and safety factors.
- Materials SMP, silicone, PU or hybrid systems depending on project and certification.
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Performance
Switchable Glass
Transparent or milky white
Switchable glass electrically switches between transparent and milky white/privacy. Ideal for spaces where visibility, daylight and privacy need to be flexibly combined.
- Typical applications Skylights, bathroom walls, gym walls, spa zones, privacy panels, interior partitions and luxury superyacht interiors.
- Operation By means of an on/off switch, the glass changes from transparent to milky white/privacy. In the off state it is usually opaque/milky white; in the on state it is transparent.
- Build-up Usually laminated glass with PDLC switchable film between glass plies; can be combined with clear, extra-clear, tinted or insulating glass.
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Glass Processing
Thermally Toughened Glass
Safety glass
Thermally toughened safety glass with increased bending strength and a small-particle fracture pattern. Widely used in marine windows, doors and laminated glass constructions.
- Typical applications Marine windows, doors, windscreens, balustrades, skylights and flat or curved panes.
- Key properties Higher bending strength than float glass, improved thermal shock resistance and safety-glass behaviour.
- Combinations Often used as laminated safety glass with PVB, SGP or EVA interlayers.
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Marine Applications
Walkable Glass
Skylights, floors and decks
Walkable glass constructions for skylights, decks, stairs and floors. Designed for uniformly distributed loads, point loads, deflection and residual stability.
- Typical applications Deck skylights, glass floors, stairs, inspection hatches and luxury yacht interiors.
- Loads Project-specific: pedestrian load, point load, wind/sea pressure, self-weight and possible accidental load cases.
- Build-up Usually a multi-layer laminate with SGP or special interlayers; the top ply can be sacrificial.
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Marine Applications
Wheelhouse Windows
Visibility and safety
Windows for wheelhouses and bridges with a focus on visibility, strength, weather exposure, condensation prevention and certification.
- Typical applications Workboats, passenger vessels, superyachts, lifeboats and offshore support vessels.
- Options Heated glass, solar control, acoustic glazing, laminated glass, insulating glass, curved glass or structural bonding.
- Performance Designed for pressure loads, impact, optical distortion, sightlines and watertightness.