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OUR TECHNOLOGY

CNC machine cutting a glass disc (Our Technology hero photo)

At the heart of Carlton Glass’s success lies a continuous pursuit of technological advancements. The company has invested substantially in research and development, leading to the implementation of cutting-edge techniques in glass production. Utilizing state-of-the-art machinery and processes, the company excels in the creation of various types of glass, including tempered glass, laminated glass, coated glass, and more.

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TUV SUD CERTIFIED

Carlton Glass are a TUV SUD PSB certified company for ISO9001:2015 and SS341

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BIZSAFE 3 CERTIFIED

We comply with market standards

TEMPERED MACHINE

Long grey furnace with a roller conveyor in a glass factory, a worker at the left edge

Characteristics

  • Also known as safety glass
  • Undergoes a 700  ̊C heat treatment
  • It’s a 4-6 times stronger than unprocessed glass.
  • Upon breakage, glass will break into roughly, small particles that are not sharp

Production

  • Lead Time: 3 days
  • Max size: 2800x5200mm

Applications:

  • Used for shopfronts, shower cubicles, false wall, main entrance

LAMINATED MACHINE

Suction cups on overhead rails lifting a large glass sheet above a roller conveyor

Characteristics

  • 2 or more pieces of glass are bonded together with plastic (PVB) interlayer
  • The PVB keeps the pieces of glass intact when its broken
  • Available in Clear Translucent, Polar White and Coloured PVBs
  • You may bring your desired fabric to process the lamination

Production

  • Lead Time: 5 days
  • Max size: 2800x5200mm

Applications:

  • Used for skylights, lift doors, stairway railings and glass flooring

CNC (COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL)

Machine head over a round glass disc held on suction posts, with water spraying across it

Characteristics

  • Able to customise to shapes and designs.
  • Perfect edge after polishing
  • Edge can be exposed with a shining finishing

Disadvantages

  • Longer lead time
  • Costly

Applications:

  • Used for meeting room or dining tables, stair railings and counter tops

WATER-JET CUTTING

Cutting nozzle with a red disc above a glass sheet, with churning water around the tip

Characteristics

  • Able to customise to shapes and designs.
  • Close to perfect cutting of gaps
  • Less costly compared to CNC

Disadvantages

  • Dull finish after polishing

Applications:

  • Used for kitchen and bathroom splash backs