10mm tempered glass for pool fence

Enhanced Strength

• Superior Safety

  Why do you want to make tempered glass pool fence ?

  Swimming pools are very popular in the Americas and Australia and are ideal places for outdoor recreational activities. Of course, your swimming pool must be properly closed, while ensuring the safety of children and complying with the safety regulations regarding swimming pools.

  
  

  We recommend the following thick of Toughened glass

  Semi-frameless glass – 10mm thick

  
  

  12mm thick frameless glasses.

  
  

  Although 6mm and 8mm glass panels can be purchased, we urge customers to use these thinner panels with caution. If an impact occurs, such as someone falling into the glass panel, we do not want these thinner panels to withstand the chance of impact. The glass panels are also exposed to high winds. The thicker the glass, the more likely it is that the glass will break in high winds or other weather events..

  
  

  Popular toughened glass panels includes

  8mm tempered safety glass panel

  10mm tempered safety glass panel

  12mm tempered safety glass panel

  12mm tempered glass retaining wall

  12mm tempered safety glass inclined panel

  12mm tempered safety glass hinge panel

  12mm hardened heat insulation glass

  If you are a wholesaler, distributor or construction company of swimming pool fence glass, you may consider contacting us. We provide high quality tempered glass panels at factory wholesale prices. Products meet the standards of the Americas,Canada and Australia .

  
  

  Tempered glass panel requirements and quality standards

  Edge: Perfectly polished and blemish free edges.

  Corner: Safety Radius corners eliminate the safety hazard of sharp corners.All of glass has 2mm-5mm safety radius corners.

  Packing Specification:

  Cork pads separate each glass sheet,Plywood Crate or Steel shelf According to customer requirements

  Complies With Australian, USA ,Canada Standards

  6mm ,8mm, 10mm and 12mm glass is tested and certified to comply with the requirements of the Australian ,USA ,CANADA Standard.

  Testing standards: CE EN-12150-2:2004,CAN CGSB 12.1-2022 , ANSI Z97.1-2015(R2020), CPSC 16 CFR 1201-2024 .

  
  

  Tempered glass is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass. When broken, it shatters into small granular chunks instead of splintering into jagged shards, making it safer for use in various applications.
• Production Process

  The production of tempered glass primarily involves a thermal tempering process, which induces compressive stress on the glass surface and tensile stress in the core.

  
  

  Glass Preparation (Pre-Tempering Fabrication):

  
  

  Cutting: Large sheets of annealed (float) glass are cut to the exact required dimensions and shapes using automated glass cutting machines.

  
  

  Edging: All edges of the cut glass are ground and polished.scratching people.This removes sharp edges and micro-cracks that could lead to breakage during the tempering process.  Frameless tempered glass has 3m-5mm rounded safety corners to avoid .

  Edging can be flat, pencil, beveled, etc.

  
  

  Drilling/Notching: Any holes, cut-outs, or notches required for hardware, hinges, or specific designs are precisely drilled or cut at this stage. It is critical that all fabrication is completed before tempering, as tempered glass cannot be cut, drilled, or modified once processed.

  
  

  Washing: The prepared glass sheets are thoroughly washed with de-ionized water and brushed to remove any dust, debris, oils, or particles. This ensures a clean surface for uniform heating and prevents defects.

• Excellent Thermal Stability

  Tempered glass exhibits remarkable thermal stability, capable of withstanding temperature fluctuations ranging from 250 to 320°C. In contrast, ordinary annealed glass can only tolerate temperature changes between 20 and 100°C.

  
  

  Heating (Furnace Process):

  The clean glass is fed into a tempering furnace (also known as a tempering oven or lehr).

  Inside the furnace, the glass is heated to a very high temperature, typically between 620°C to 700°C (1150°F to 1300°F), which is just above its annealing point but below its melting point.

  The heating process is carefully controlled to ensure uniform temperature distribution throughout the glass. The glass softens slightly at this temperature.

  
  

  Quenching (Rapid Cooling):

  Immediately after reaching the desired temperature, the hot glass is rapidly cooled (quenched).

  This is achieved by blowing high-pressure air blasts onto both surfaces of the glass simultaneously and uniformly.

  The rapid cooling causes the outer surfaces of the glass to cool and solidify much faster than the inner core.

  
  Stress Creation (Compression & Tension):

  As the outer surfaces cool and harden, they contract. The interior, still hot and molten, continues to cool and contract more slowly.

  The faster-cooled outer layers are put into compression, while the slower-cooled interior remains in tension. This locked-in stress state (compressive stress on the surface and tensile stress in the core) is what gives tempered glass its significantly increased strength and its characteristic safe breakage pattern.

• Materials

  The primary materials involved in tempered glass production are:

  Float Glass: High-quality annealed (regular) float glass is the base material. This can be clear, low-iron (extra clear), tinted, or coated float glass.

  Air: Used extensively in the quenching process.

  Water (De-ionized): Used for washing the glass.

Advantages

• Application Scenarios

  Tempered glass is a common choice for applications where safety, strength, and thermal resistance are crucial:

  
  

  Architectural/Building:

  Windows & Doors: Especially in areas prone to high winds, impacts, or where safety is a concern.

  Shower Enclosures & Bathtub Screens: Frameless shower doors, cubicles, and fixed panels.

  Glass Railings & Balustrades: For staircases, balconies, and decks (often also laminated for added safety).

  Table Tops & Shelving: For furniture, retail displays, and heavy-duty storage.

  Partition Walls: In offices and homes.

  Skylights & Canopies: Though often tempered laminated for overhead applications.

  Commercial Storefronts: For enhanced security and durability.

  Automotive: Side and rear windows (windshields are typically laminated).

  Appliances: Oven doors, microwave doors, refrigerator shelves.

  Sports Facilities: Squash court walls, backboards for basketball hoops.

  Marine & Transportation: Windows and doors in boats, trains, buses.

  Frameless Glass Assemblies: Doors within buildings, balustrades, pool fence where a single robust glass panel is required.

  
  

  Standard Compliance: Meets or exceeds standards such as:

  CE-EN 12150-2:2004 (Europe - for Thermal Toughened Safety Glass)

  ANSI Z97.1-2015 (R2020) (USA - Safety Glazing Materials)

  CPSC 16 CFR 1201-2024 (USA - Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials)

  Tempered glass remains foundational in the modern glass industry, balancing enhanced safety with high performance and aesthetic appeal.