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Lastingly corrosion-resistantThe DURACLEAR functional coating is being unveiled at glasstec 2014.

Haldensleben/Düsseldorf, October 2014. Water and glass are synonymous with

lightness, transparency and elegance. When the two meet, however, pristine clarity is

soon consigned to the past. If left uncoated, even the most modern float glass is not

impervious to minor surface imperfections and scratches. Limescale and dirt settle over

time, causing the glass to take on a dull sheen. That’s why new solutions are needed

wherever glass is exposed to moisture. With a DURACLEAR coating, the glass surface

stays smooth and retains its transparent brilliance for many years. The extremely

durable seal protects against glass corrosion and the effects of ageing.

The DURACLEAR coating is applied using vacuum magnetron sputtering technology,

permanently bonding the ultra-thin coating to the base glass. This makes the glass

resistant to chemical, thermal and mechanical influences. DURACLEAR takes full

advantage of these properties: with its permanently smooth surface, the coating

ensures maximum corrosion resistance, a long lifetime and enduring brilliance for the

speciality glass.

DURACLEAR is user-friendly from the word go: no special machines or cleaning are

necessary to finish the glass. And neither limescale, cleaning agents, soap residues

nor dirt particles can settle where there are no dimples, microcracks or surface

imperfections. Caring for the glass is therefore extremely easy: commercial cleaners

are entirely sufficient.

DURACLEAR is produced on EUROFLOAT as standard. Stringent production

standards ensure the high quality and colour stability of the base glass. Coated with

DURACLEAR, the glass is available in thicknesses of 3 to 12 mm and as panels

measuring 3,210 mm width by 6,000 mm length. Even greater transparency and

brilliance can be achieved by using the product together with the colour-neutral

EUROWHITE NG base glass, whose reduced iron oxide content eliminates the light

greenness of conventional float glass. But whether it’s produced on EUROFLOAT or

EUROWHITE NG, DURACLEAR does not affect the photometric properties of the

glass; in addition, the finished glass can be processed to make heat-strengthened

glass, laminated safety glass, tempered safety glass, insulating glass and screen-

printed glass. Boreholes and edging are also no problem.

DURACLEAR can be used anywhere glass is exposed to water. In interiors, this

includes shower cubicles, panelling and partition walls in wet rooms, or kitchen

backsplashes. The maximum glass area of 20 m2 also opens up large-scale

applications such as in swimming pools and spa areas. Its resistance to corrosion is

also an advantage when used outside. The smooth surface makes it harder for

contamination to collect and settle, while the coating prevents the glass from showing

signs of ageing. DURACLEAR is ideal for everything from traditional glass façades via

roofed terraces and conservatories to canopies. The coating is so thin that it can even

be used for bent glass: curved partition walls, circular shower cubicles and arched

roofing are all possible – the options for design and functionality are practically endless.

EUROGLAS – partnership in glass. EUROGLAS was created in 1993 as an association of five independent medium-sized

glass processing companies and is now one of Europe’s leading glass producing and

processing companies. The parent company, Glas Trösch, is based in Switzerland.

The four EUROGLAS facilities in Haldensleben (D), Osterweddingen (D), Hombourg

(F) and Ujazd (PL) produce float glass, extra-white glass for solar applications,

laminated safety glass and coated glass for applications in the area of thermal and sun

protection and semi-finished products for the thin-film photovoltaic industry.

Visuals: (Copyright: EUROGLAS)

EUROGLAS_DURACLEAR_1.jpg The smooth surface of the DURACLEAR coating ensures transparent brilliance for many years.

EUROGLAS_DURACLEAR_02.jpg Compared to conventional float glass, DURACLEAR features a lastingly smooth surface which prevents the ingress of dirt and limescale.

More Information:Judy Kolberg | Communications EUROGLAS GmbH

Dammühlenweg 60 | D-39340 Haldensleben

Tel.: +49 3904 638 1288 | E-mail: j.kolberg@euroglas.com

www.euroglas.com | www.glastroesch.ch

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