Will Tempered Glass Scratch

Tempered glass products are more resistant to breakage, but they are not entirely scratch-proof. The high pressure used to produce tempered glass can cause tiny cracks that make it easier to scratch. However, there are ways to minimize the risk, such as using soft cloths and avoiding abrasive cleaners. Protecting your tempered glass items can keep them looking great for years.

 

 

Tempered glass is not easily scratched. Tempered glass has a high hardness and is generally not prone to scratches, but it may still leave scratches when it comes into contact with sharp objects.

 

 

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Tempered glass is a type of prestressed glass that creates compressive stress on the glass surface through chemical or physical methods, thereby improving the strength and safety of the glass. the surface of tempered glass has compressive stress, while tensile stress is formed inside. this structure allows the glass to better offset stress when it is subjected to external forces, thereby enhancing its resistance to wind pressure, cold and heat and impact. 

 

Advantages of Tempered Glass: 

 

--Safety‌:

When tempered glass is damaged by external forces, it will break into small obtuse-angled particles similar to honeycombs, which is not easy to cause harm to the human body.

 

--High strength:

The impact strength of tempered glass is 3-5 times that of ordinary glass, and the bending strength is also 3-5 times that of ordinary glass.

 

--‌‌Thermal Stability‌:

Tempered glass can withstand temperature changes of up to 150°C and has good thermal stability.

 

--‌Wide range of uses‌:

Tempered glass is widely used in high-rise building doors and windows, glass curtain walls, indoor partition glass, lighting ceilings, sightseeing elevator passages, home appliances, electronics, furniture, glass guardrails, etc.

 

Where Tempered Glass Products are Used? 

 

1. Smartphones and Tablets 

With smartphone and tablet user base expanding globally, the demand for tempered glass screen protectors is also increasing. This demand is primarily due to the need to protect screens from scratches and breakage. Key players in this market segment include Corning Inc., Asahi Glass Co. Ltd., and Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.

 

2. Automotive Industry

The automotive industry has also been a significant market for tempered glass products, with car manufacturers using tempered glass for car mirrors, windows and windshields. The demand for tempered glass in the automotive industry is driven by the need to increase passenger safety with more durable windows and windshields.

 

3. Building and Construction Industry

Tempered glass is increasingly being used in the building and construction industry for safety purposes. Tempered glass is more shatter-resistant, making it ideal for commercial spaces, homes, and other areas where safety is paramount. Notable market players in this segment include Saint-Gobain S.A., AGC Inc., and Guardian Industries.

 

4. Electrical appliance panel‌

Tempered glass is used for control panels of ‌microwave ovens, ‌oven and other appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, etc. It is high temperature resistant and easy to clean.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 Tips to Avoid Scratches on Tempered Glass

 

--1. ‌Use soft cleaning tools‌ to clean tempered glass :

Avoid using abrasive cleaners and items with sharp edges to clean tempered glass. Instead, choose soft cleaning tools, such as a clean, soft cloth or sponge.

 

--2. ‌Regularly cleaning‌ tempered glass:

Regularly cleaning the tempered glass can prevent dust and debris from accumulating on the surface for a long time, which helps to reduce the occurrence of scratches.

 

--3. Add a protective film‌ between tempered glasses:

Using a special protective film can prevent the formation and spread of scratches, and can also reduce the reflectivity of the tempered glass surface.

 

--4. ‌Install protective devices‌:

When using tempered glass, you should pay attention to its easy-to-scratch characteristics. You can install protective devices on door handles, handles and other parts that are prone to wear.

 

--5. ‌Avoid collisions of tempered glass with heavy objects‌:

Avoid collisions with heavy objects on the tempered glass, as this will cause bumps on the surface, which may cause scratches.

 

--6. Place the foam board with care:

When stacking tempered glass, you should pay attention to handling it with care, so that the bottom of the tempered glass contacts the support arm first, and then push the tempered glass horizontally to avoid touching one of the corners and then sliding down, otherwise it will be scratched. will occur. It is best to place foam boards between the glass to prevent vibration and scratches. 

 

--7. ‌Choose high-quality original glass sheets‌:

Choose better-quality original glass sheets and avoid using lower-quality original sheets, because the stones and grit on the original sheets will cause the tempered glass to vibrate and cause secondary scratches‌. 

 

--8. ‌Avoid exposure and rain‌:

Avoid long-term exposure of tempered glass to sunlight and rain to avoid cracking of edge sealing seams, causing expansion and deformation of the substrate and shattering of the glass.

 

--9. ‌Handle and place items on tempered glass with care‌:

When placing items on tempered glass, handle them with care. It is best to spread a tablecloth or table mat to prevent the surface from being scratched.

 

--10. ‌Keep Tempered Glass away from acid and alkali substances‌:

Avoid contacting tempered glass with alkaline substances such as sodium hydroxide and acidic substances such as hydrofluoric acid. These substances will chemically react with the tempered glass.

 

--11. Do not use sharp or hard objects to knock the tempered glass corners:

Since the stress points of tempered glass are concentrated at the corners, once the corners of tempered glass are broken, the chance of the tempered glass breaking will increase. Therefore, do not use sharp or hard objects to knock the tempered glass corners. 

 

Through the above methods, you can effectively prevent tempered glass from being scratched and extend its service life.

 

In conclusion, while tempered glass products are not entirely scratch-proof, they remain a popular choice among consumers due to their durability, safety, and strength. To maintain their optimal functionality and aesthetic appeal, it is essential to follow proper cleaning techniques and preventative measures. As the market continues to grow and evolve, tempered glass manufacturers need to continue innovating to remain competitive and meet changing consumer needs.

 

About Huide Glass: 

 

Huide Glass has been in that processing business of tempered glass sheets products for around 13 Years since 2011. We have strong production and development capabilities, and currently has 7 automatic cutting machines, 8 edge grinding lines, there are 8 CNC precision grinding processing centers; there are 3 tempering furnaces(one for North-Glass, one for Yihai, and one for continuous tempering furnace SOUTHTECH). we can fabricate tempered glass sheet products 3,000,000 square meter per year. 

 

 

 

Our tempered glass products includes tempered glass shelf for refrigerator, tempered glass door for refrigerators, tempered glass lid for household washing machines, tempered glass sheet for smart tea table top or bedside table top, tempered glass cover panel for water cleaner and water heater, tempered glass cover for advertising billboard, tempered glass top and front door panel for tea bar machine, tempered glass cover panel for display cabinet, display box, or tempered glass cover sheet for showcase counter,etc, and also we can do customized manufacturing according to your unique real applications. if you want to know more, don't hesitate to contact us.