The principal challenge in the Flat Glass manufacturing process is to produce a product which has two flat, opposite surfaces which are parallel, allowing for optically distortion- free vision.

In the past, the Plate Glass Process was used to produce glass by grinding and polishing both sides. This resulted in the absence of a fire finished surface although the glass was optically perfect.

Another common method of producing Flat Glass was through the Sheet Drawn Process. Although this glass was fire finished, surface distortion was evident.

The problem of how to form high quality polished or fire finished surfaces without the need for grinding or polishing was eventually solved in the Float Glass Process, introduced by Pilkington in 1959. This sophisticated, high technology state-of-the-art process now accounts for most of the world’s Flat Glass production.

The exceptional qualities inherent in Float Glass justify its use as an essential element necessary for the further processing of value added products such as Mirror, Laminated and Toughened Glass.

PFG is the only Float Glass manufacturer in sub-Saharan Africa and is certified by Lloyds of London to comply with the requirements of the ISO9000 Total Quality Management System. CLEARVUE is the new brand name for clear Float Glass from PFG Building Glass.

Installation Guide Availability (Spec. density 2,5)
Glazing area	Nominal thickness	Maximum sheet size	Approx. kg/m²
0,00 m2 - 0,75 m²	3 mm	3210 x 2250 mm	2,5
0,75 m2 - 1,50 m²	4 mm	3700 x 2440 mm	10,0
1,50 m2 - 2,10 m²	5 mm	3210 x 2250 mm	12,5
2,10 m2 - & over	6 mm	3210 x 2250 mm	15.0

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.