Laminated Windows
A fully laminated window consists of two outer substrates with a sandwich construction of alternating layers of adhesive and other elements such as mesh and optical films.
The optically matched adhesive layer provides a fully laminated structure in which the entire surface between layers is bonded. There is no limit to the number of layers or materials
that you can incorporate into a laminated window, providing they are optically and mechanically compatible.
The adhesive layers used on laminated
windows are 0.38mm or 25mm thick.
Dimensions
| Substrate |
Min. Laminate thickness |
Max. Laminate Size |
|
| Glass |
1.7mm |
950 x 1500mm |
| Polycarbonate |
1.2 - 1.6mm |
950 x 1500mm |
| Acrylic |
1.2 - 1.6mm |
850 x 850mm |
|
Substrates
Fully laminated windows allow a wide range of substrates. The standard options are:
Glass
Polycarbonate
Acrylic
The appropriate substrate is selected by matching substrate properties to end-use requirements and cost.
Adhesives
The adhesive layers are 0.38mm or 0.25mm thick. At least one layer is required between each solid component in the laminate.
The operating and storage temperature envelope is -40 to +75°C. Short term exposure to temperatures from -50 to +85°C can be tolerated
Laminated windows can incorporate either a layer of metal mesh or a conductive coating to provide emi shielding for a display. There are a variety of meshes and terminations, which are discussed, in greater detail on the related page.
A laminated window has approximately the same impact resistance as a toughened piece of glass of the same thickness. It offers an impact resistance equivalent to BS6206:1981 which specifies the requirements of glass structures. A significant added benefit of laminated
glass windows is the safety aspect. If a laminated window were to shatter the glass shards would adhere to the adhesive layers rather than scatter out.
The principal application of colour laminations is in contrast enhancement filters. Colours and tints can be added to any type of window by use of a coloured substrate or a tint layer. Optical filter's tint layer technology allows a wide range of options and where necessary, we can selectively colour different areas of a window to match multi-function display requirements.
View control films are an important addition to laminated windows used on ATMs and public information displays. These privacy filters control the positions from which the display can be viewed.
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