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Dark green UV Cut Glass: An alternative to the illegal tinted windows

To beat the heat in summers, Asahi India Glass (AIS) has introduced a new legal alternative for the automotive industry. With the tinted windows and sun films gone, sun glare and heat accumulating inside the car cabin are huge issues for many car owners. Launched by AIS, Dark green UV Cut Glass is the perfect solution for these problems. After the ban of tinted glass and sun films on vehicles by the Supreme Court of India in 2012, , many car owners found it difficult to escape the heat and sun glare while driving. According to the Supreme Court’s order, for front and rear windshields, the visual light transmission limit was set at 70%. On the other hand, 50% was the limit for side windows on all vehicles. This created huge problems as only a handful of manufacturers offered vehicles with tinted windows that complied with the law. Suited for the Indian market, AIS has   introduced a new product called Dark Green UVCut Glass . After working extensively with experts in Japa...

Fire Resistance Glass: The unique bond of Safety and Aesthetic Appeal

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You never know when a hazardous situation may arise. It is nothing but natural then to be prepared for any eventuality. The occurrence of fire can be unpredictable and devastating. Fatalities and costly damages can be prevented by having stringent safety measures in place which include fire extinguishers and evacuation plans. It might come out as a surprise but glass is yet another component that can help reduce the effect of fire. The past few years have witnessed major innovations in the enhancement of firefighting management and systems. Among these is the introduction of fire-resistant glass . Unlike ordinary glass, the fire-resistant glass is made of sterner material without comprising on sophistication and aesthetic appeal. Today, many Indian companies are manufacturing durable, fire-resistant glasses by following the European classification standards (EN 13501). There are three categories of fire-resistant glass that fall within this category. E - Integrity ...