The safety attributes of ARMOURPLATE are generally recognised. However, its strength permits its use in a wider range of applications.

ARMOURPLATE is manufactured from either ClearVue (Float) or DecorVue (Patterned Glass) by subjecting it to a process of heating and rapid cooling. This process sets up high compressive stresses at the surfaces with balancing tensile stresses in the centre. These balanced stresses give ARMOURPLATE its increased strength while retaining the general appearance of ordinary glass.

ARMOURPLATE is at least five times stronger than ordinary glass. Because of its increased strength, ARMOURPLATE is the ideal material for structural glazing, allowing designers greater flexibility and scope.

ARMOURPLATE can withstand extremes of heat and cold. Up to 300 °C and down to -200 °C. This resistance to severe temperature differentials allows ARMOURPLATE to be used where ordinary annealed glass would be likely to fracture due to high thermal stresses.

ARMOURPLATE is available in a wide range of glass types in varying thicknesses which include:

ClearVue: Clear, Antisun Grey, Antisun Bronze and Forest Green.
Patterned Obscure: A range of DecorVue patterns available on application.
Coated Glass: Pyrolitic coated glass available on request.

Suggested Applications

• All doors and sidelights, framed or unframed (refer Technical Information sheets for details on ARMOURPLATE doors)
• Sliding or patio doors
• Glazed panels in doors
• Balcony enclosures
• Shower doors and bath enclosures
• Barriers between different levels
• Low level glazing
• Balustrades (refer Technical Information sheets)
• For hail resistance
• Where additional strength for wind loading is required
• Where glass is subjected to high thermal stress (e.g unfavourable shadow patterns or poor back ventilation)
• Table tops
• Squash and racket ball courts - PFG Building Glass is the only South African supplier approved by the World Squash Federation

Physical Properties

The maximum glass size that can be processed is 4000x 2000mm subject to a weight restraint of 240kg. The maximum sizes indicated are not necessarily recommended as this is dependent on application and design load considerations.

Transparent float glass - clear

Transparent float glass - tinted

Nominal thickness	Normal maximum sizes	Approximate kg/mē
4 mm	3180 x 1830	10
6 mm	3180 x 2000	15
10 mm	3180 x 2000	25
12 mm	3180 x 2000	30

Patterned obscure glass - clear and amber

Nominal thickness	Clear	Amber	Cotswold Amber	Approximate kg/mē
4 mm	2100 x 1325	2150 x 1400	2150 x 1250	10
6 mm	2100 x 1325	2150 x 1400	2150 x 1250	15

It is imperative that PFG Building Glass be consulted timeously regarding the lead times for supply of product.

Product and Design

To assist in optimising design and specifications, PFG Building Glass offers a technical advisory service covering most appropriate product for each application; economy, thermal stability, Building Regulations, guarantees and local and international product standards. For maximum benefit to the project this should ideally commence before working drawings begin. Our commitment to the ISO 9000 Quality Management System means that our customers have confidence in the ability of PFG Building Glass to deliver the desired quality, consistently.

SECURITY SAFTEY SOLAR CONTROL U.V. PROTECTION SOUND CONTROL DECORATIVE CHALLENGES BUILDING AESTHETICS ENERGY SAVING ARMOURPLATE meets the requirements of the South African National Building regulations.