What is toughened glass?
Toughened glass combines exceptional strength with enhanced safety, making it the ideal choice for a wide range of architectural and interior applications. Through a specialised thermal treatment process, the glass is transformed into a highly durable material that offers superior performance compared to standard float glass. During production, the glass is heated to approximately 650 °C and rapidly cooled using controlled air streams. This process significantly increases the glass strength, resulting in glass that is up to 3 to 5 times stronger than conventional float glass.
In the unlikely event of breakage, toughened glass shatters into small, blunt-edged fragments rather than sharp shards, considerably reducing the risk of injury. This characteristic makes it a safe, reliable and compliant solution for both residential and commercial environments.
Please note that once the toughening process has been completed, the glass can no longer be cut, drilled or otherwise processed.
Applications
Thanks to its outstanding mechanical strength and safe breakage characteristics, toughened glass is perfectly suited for applications where safety, durability and aesthetics are essential. Common applications include: glass doors, shower enclosures, glass partitions and walls, and more!
Our Range
Discover our range of toughened glass solutions.
Most of our decorative glass products are also available in a toughened version.
Technical Specifications
Certified Quality
Euroglas manufactures toughened glass in accordance with the European EN 12150-1 standard and the American ANSI Z97.1-2015 standard. Each pane is marked with a permanent toughening stamp, ensuring full traceability and confirming compliance with the required safety and quality standards.
Technical Information
Would you like to learn more about the acceptance criteria for toughened glass or the technical requirements for drilled holes and cut-outs? Detailed information is available on our dedicated technical specifications of toughened glass page.