Steamalite:
production technology In general, the production process of this material can be divided into four stages: 1) Glass cutting and edge processing using special equipment;2) Application of enamel under appropriate conditions ;3) Drying of the finished product ;4) Hardening .And now, in more detail we will describe all these processes. So, at the initial stage on the mechanized table the material is cut. Then, using grinding wheels, the edges of the sheets become dulled.
Do this in order to reduce the amount of glass combat during the heat treatment. Before direct application of enamel sheets are cleaned in a washer-dryer. On both sides they are constantly sprayed with water containing degreasing components, and are wiped with brushes. They are then dried using a fan. And only then begin to apply a suspension of enamel, which is made from dry paint and diluent. Cover the material using a spray machine.
Then all this is dried with warm air and put in the oven for hardening. The temperature in them can vary from +650 to +700 ° C.The glass is removed and hardened in a vertical position with cold air. The blowing grate promotes its uniform distribution over the surface. After cooling, the material is placed on a pyramid. In the finished glass, the curvature, linear dimensions and other parameters are controlled.
A few words about the characteristics of the stemalite
In fact, this material is a one-sidedly colored glass. That's why it is so popular for finishing the facades. From the outside, a feeling of uniformity is created. With the light off in the room from the street, you will not understand where the usual glass is on the building, and where it is stemalite. The dimensions of the minimum sheet are 200х250 mm, and the maximum - 1260х3000 mm.
They are issued as color, and colorless. And the enamel can be applied in a discharged way to create the effect of etched glass or solid, on the entire surface. It counts more than 120 shades.
Stemalite withstands temperatures up to 700 ° C.Its density is 2500 kg / m3, and the bending strength is 25 kgf / mm2.This is 5 times higher than normal glass. In addition, it distinguishes heat resistance, resistance to atmospheric phenomena and safe destruction( that is, the material does not harm the person).
Glass stemalite: scope of use
This material is used not only in construction, but also in many other areas. It is used for interior and exterior finishing of different premises, creating partitions, commercial equipment, facade glazing, door production. It is often added to the composition of the triplex, for example, in the manufacture of glass floors, steps and many other structures. In addition, stemalite is widely used for decorative purposes.
It is often possible to meet the walls of industrial and public buildings. The most diverse architectural designs are made with these glazing systems. They allow you to visually align the areas. And the corrugated, patterned or smooth texture applied on them creates a unique design. In the interior, in particular, marlite( a kind of stemalite) is more popular, having a greater width and shades with different iridescent impregnations.