{"id":440,"date":"2024-06-13T10:32:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T08:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/?post_type=termek&#038;p=440"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:29:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:29:07","slug":"tempered-glass","status":"publish","type":"termek","link":"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/termek\/edzett-uveg\/","title":{"rendered":"tempered glass"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-63d80164\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f762b876 gb-headline-text\">Tempered glass production \u2013 safety, durability, and modern design<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Tempered glass<\/strong> (ESG) is the most commonly used type of <strong>safety glass<\/strong>. The tempering or pre-stressing process takes place in a tempering furnace, where the glass is heated to approximately 650\u202f\u00b0C and then rapidly cooled. This heat treatment causes physical changes within the glass that enhance its bending and breaking strength, as well as its resistance to external temperature fluctuations.<br>\n\nFor over four decades, <strong>R\u00e1kosy Glass<\/strong> has been producing <strong>custom-sized tempered glass,<\/strong> which is up to <strong>four to five times stronger<\/strong> than regular glass.<br>\n\nOur products are suitable for all architectural, industrial, and interior design applications \u2013 with <strong>short lead times<\/strong> and manufactured in Hungary.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9089f079 gb-headline-text\">Why is tempered glass special?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Glass is inherently fragile because its structure is unable to absorb mechanical energy.&nbsp;<strong>During <strong>tempered glass production<\/strong><\/strong>&nbsp;this weakness is eliminated.&nbsp;<strong><strong>Heat treatment<\/strong><\/strong>&nbsp;az \u00fcveg fel\u00fclet\u00e9n&nbsp;<strong>nyom\u00f3fesz\u00fclts\u00e9g<\/strong>, belsej\u00e9ben&nbsp;<strong><strong>tensile stress<\/strong> inside<\/strong>&nbsp;which significantly increases its strength.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The advantages of <strong>tempered glass<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"translation-block\">up to <strong>4\u20135 times greater bending strength<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>resistance to <strong>thermal shock and temperature fluctuations<\/strong>,<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>safe breakage pattern<\/strong> \u2013 shatters into small, blunt-edged granules,<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>optical clarity<\/strong> and excellent aesthetics.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-051cd871 gb-headline-text\">Step-by-step: How tempered glass is made<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>R\u00e1kosy Glass\u2019s <\/strong> state-of-the-art <strong>NorthGlass tempering furnace<\/strong> ensures the quality and precision of tempered glass. <br>\n<strong>Production process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"translation-block\">1. The glass is <strong>cut to size and polished<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">2. The glass is then <strong>heated to 650\u202f\u00b0C<\/strong> and <strong>rapidly cooled<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>3. The <strong>internal stress<\/strong> formed during cooling gives the glass its <strong>exceptional strength<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8f6ef4a1 gb-headline-text\">Types of tempering: ESG and TVG<\/h3>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tempered glass (ESG)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Thanks to rapid cooling, high surface compression develops in the glass, resulting in exceptional strength. ESG is ideal for <strong>safety railings<\/strong>, <strong>canopies<\/strong>, <strong>walkable glass structures<\/strong>, and <strong>shower enclosures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>El\u0151fesz\u00edtett \u00fcveg (TVG)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<p><strong>Slower cooling reduces the internal stress of the glass, while still making it stronger than non-tempered glass. Its break pattern falls between that of fully tempered and untreated glass: it breaks into smaller pieces than regular glass, but not as finely as tempered (ESG) glass.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Which type to use should always be determined based on the specific architectural context, the method of installation, and the expected mechanical demands on the structure.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e393e5a2 gb-headline-text\">Applications of tempered glass<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Tempered glass<\/strong> can be used in a wide range of applications where both safety and design are equally important:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Glass railings and glass walls<\/li>\n\n<li>Glass shower enclosures and shower screens<\/li>\n\n<li>Walkable glass floors and glass canopies<\/li>\n\n<li>Windows, glass sliding doors, and shopfronts<\/li>\n\n<li>Curved glass structures and glass staircases<\/li>\n\n<li>Glass tabletops, glass wall claddings, and furniture glass<\/li>\n\n<li>Glass fireplace doors, oven glass panels, and industrial heat-resistant glass surfaces<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e77384cb gb-headline-text\">Size limitations and technical specifications<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Minimum size:<\/strong> 200 \u00d7 300 mm<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Maximum size:<\/strong>\u00a02850 \u00d7 6000 mm<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Thickness:\u00a0<\/strong>TVG: 4, 6, 8, 10 mm, ESG: 4, 6, 8,10, 12, 15, 19 mm<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Shapes:<\/strong> flat, curved, laminated, insulated<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Production:<\/strong> custom sizes, <strong>short lead times<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-265c888f gb-headline-text\">Processing and further fabrication<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Tempered glass <strong>cannot be cut or drilled after tempering<\/strong>, as the internal stress would immediately be released, causing the glass to shatter. <br>\nCertain processing steps are done before tempering, while others take place afterward. For example, ceramic printing is always done before tempering, as the print must be fired onto the glass.\nLaminating and the production of insulated glass units are carried out after tempering.<\/p>\n\n<p>Structures made from tempered glass are not only safe but also offer outstanding aesthetics, making them ideal as decorative design elements as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9095477d gb-headline-text\">Tempered glass from R\u00e1kosy Glass<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>R\u00e1kosy Glass Kft.<\/strong> offers the production of <strong>tempered and heat-strengthened glass<\/strong> in large sheet sizes, including <strong>curved designs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/product\/tempered-glass\/#footer\" target=\"_self\">Request a <strong>quote for custom-sized tempered glass with short lead times<\/strong> \u2013 our expert team will help you find the best solution.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"mailto:info@rakosyuveg.hu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@rakosyuveg.hu<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<strong>+36 70 377 8213<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-59c99c31 gb-headline-text\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Why can\u2019t tempered glass be cut?<\/strong><br>The stress distribution created during tempering would be lost, causing the glass to break into small pieces.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>How much stronger is tempered glass?<\/strong><br>On average, it has <strong>4\u20135 times<\/strong> greater bending and compressive strength than standard glass.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>What thicknesses are available?<\/strong><br>Sizes:\u00a0TVG: 4, 6, 8, 10 mm, ESG: 4, 6, 8,10, 12, 15, 19 mm<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Could it be ordered in laminated or insulated form?<\/strong><br>Yes, <strong>tempered glass<\/strong> can be <strong>laminated<\/strong> afterward or integrated into an <strong>insulated glass unit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f8b89e35 rbc-is-hidden-on-wide rbc-is-hidden-on-desktop rbc-is-hidden-on-tablet rbc-is-hidden-on-mobile\">\n<p>Following the custom cutting, grinding and other requested processing of glass, we heat treat it. Tempering or pre-stressing occurs in a tempering furnace, where we heat the glass to an approximate temperature of 650 \u00b0C, followed by sudden cooling. As a result of the heat treatment, physical changes occur to the glass, improving its flexural and breaking strength characteristics, as well as its resistance to external temperatures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>After the heat treatment, by performing additional work processes, there is an opportunity to manufacture glued safety glass (ESG VSG or TVG VSG), and multi-layered heat insulation glass structures as well.<\/p>\n\n<p>Alongside the manufacture of tempered (ESG) quality product, it is possible to manufacture heat-strengthened (TVG) quality glass structures as well. The type to be employed must always be defined on the basis of the given architectural environment, the manner of the installation of the glass, and the subsequent utilization of the structure.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9fc0a2ee gb-headline-text\">With the help of our new tempering furnace, first fired up in 2020, we are able to manufacture&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/product\/curved-tempered-glass\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/termek\/hajlitott-edzett-uveg\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tempered and heat-strengthened curved glass<\/a>&nbsp;alike.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-87e8436c gb-headline-text\">TYPES OF USE<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>railings<\/li>\n\n<li>canopies, walkable slabs<\/li>\n\n<li>certain elements of doors and windows, sliding doors<\/li>\n\n<li>stairs<\/li>\n\n<li>spatial separator walls, shower cabins<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/curved-tempered-glass\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/hajlitott-edzett-uveg\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-green-color\">curved glass structures<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li>furniture glasses, coverings<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/helio-heating-glass\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/helio-heating-futo-uveg\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-green-color\">heated glass structures<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li>other glasses subject to excessive stress<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-03b15fae gb-headline-text\">SIZE LIMITATIONS<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Minimal size: 200 x 300 mm<\/li>\n\n<li>Maximum size: 2850 x 6000 mm<\/li>\n\n<li>Tempered\/heat-strengthened size limitations in case of curved glass vary<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":445,"template":"","termekkategoria":[6],"technologia":[25,16,26,27,46,29,30,31,36,32,33,34,35],"class_list":["post-440","termek","type-termek","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","termekkategoria-biztonsagi-uveg","technologia-uveglapszabaszat","technologia-cnc-megmunkalas","technologia-elmegmunkalas","technologia-furas","technologia-edzes-elofeszites","technologia-hajlitas","technologia-laminalas","technologia-hoszigetelo-uveg","technologia-keramianyomtatas","technologia-dekor","technologia-festes-szitanyomas","technologia-homokfuvas","technologia-savmaratas","infinite-scroll-item"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/termek\/440","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/termek"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/termek"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=440"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"termekkategoria","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/termekkategoria?post=440"},{"taxonomy":"technologia","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rakosyuveg.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/technologia?post=440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}