Uses and Standards

Our toughened glass is manufactured to industry standards for the following range of applications:

• Architectural, furniture and domestic - BS6206A
• Land transport (bus, coach, automotive and rail) - BS857
• Land transport (bus, coach and automotive) - BSAU178A, Emark and Dot Standard
• Double-glazing units for railway - BR573
• Marine – MA 24 / 25

Architectural and other Applications

Our flat toughened monolithic and composite glasses are manufactured to industry standards for the relevant application.

The primary standards are the following:

British Standards:

• BS6206A - Specification for impact performance requirements for flat safety glass and safety plastics for use in buildings
• BS7376 - Specification for inclusion of glass in the construction of tables or trolleys.
• BS7449 - Specification for inclusion of glass in the construction of furniture, other than tables or trolleys, including cabinets, shelving systems and wall hung or free standing mirrors.

European Standards:

• EN1863 - Glass in buildings. Heat strengthened soda lime silicate glass. Definition and description.
• EN12150 - Glass in building. Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass. Definition and description.
• EN12600 - Glass in building. Pendulum test. Impact test method and classification for flat glass.

Transport Applications

Our flat toughened monolithic and composite glasses are manufactured to industry standards for the relevant application:

• BS857 Land Transport - Specification for safety glass for land transport.
• BSAU178A / Emark Reg43 - Specification for road vehicle safety glass.
  FMVSS205 DOT MARK ANS Z26.1 - Glazing Materials (for USA road vehicles).
• BR573 - Specification for Double Glazed Window Units for Use on Rolling Stock.
• GM/TT0122 - Structural requirements for windscreens and windows on railway vehicles.
• GM/RT2456 - Structural requirements for windscreens and windows on railway vehicles. (supersedes GM/TT0122)
• Link-Up - Qualification for supply only of glazing units and mirrors for UK railway rolling stock.
• MA24 - International Marine Standard for ship side scuttles - all vessels.
• MA25 - International Marine Standard for ship windows - all vessels.

Quality Standards & Certifications

Our Glass suppliers have the following external certifications and approvals: