Sourcing high-quality tempered glass

by Stef Calimlim (Content Editor)

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Tempered glass is an ideal material for a wide array of applications due to its strength, durability, stability, safety, reliability and resistance to high temperatures and bullets.

Known as a safety or toughened glass, this building supply essential is thermally or chemically treated to make it stronger and more compressed so that when it breaks, it shatters into granular pieces instead of sharp shards, reducing the possibility of injury. This feature makes it suitable for many industries, including the construction and automotive business.

The market offers a vast selection of tempered glass for specific purposes. In terms of shape, the typical offerings include square, rectangular, circular, arched, rounded and clipped corners, trapezoidal, triangular, pentagonal, octagonal, hexagonal and irregular. Some manufacturers accept requests for custom shapes and specifications.

Per application, tempered glass is best used on doors and windows, building facades, home and commercial space partitions, tabletops, shelves, shower enclosures, and as protection for electronic gadgets.

Despite the negative impact brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the global tempered glass market is expected to reach $93.6 billion by 2030, growing at a 7.1 percent CAGR. This growth forecast is attributed to the increasing disposable incomes, new product developments, technological upgrades and the rise in OEM and aftermarkets.

The products in the gallery below have been selected by our Market Analyst for representing trends in tempered glass in today’s market.

Company: Shenzhen Xianda Information Technology Co. Ltd

Designed for the iPhone 13 series, Shenzhen Xianda’s FJD-05 antistatic tempered glass screen protector has 9H hardness. It is made of diamond-grade and dust- and explosion-resistant glass. For an MOQ of 100 pieces, the product is quoted at $1.58. Lead time is three to 15 days.

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Silk-screened

Company: Qingdao Kangdeli Industrial & Trading Co. Ltd

The FTG-009-8203 from Qingdao Kangdeli is a tempered glass that comes in silk-screened design and is suitable for use in facades, sliding doors, building entrances, bathrooms and shower enclosures. The supplier requires no MOQ. Price ranges from $2.99 to $9.99. Lead time is 20 to 30 days.

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For Tesla navigation system

Company: Shenzhen Grandshine Technology Co. Ltd

Shenzhen Grandshine offers this 15in tempered glass, the Gshine-TGS-010-6176, with 6H hardness, up to 90-degree bending and ≥110-degree droplet angle, 0.41±0.01mm total thickness and ≥85 percent transmissivity. It is designed for use in Tesla navigation systems. The item has anti-fingerprint feature and resistance against explosions, scratches and blue light. A minimum order of 100 pieces has a lead time of five to seven days. Price ranges from $3.50 to $3.80.

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Reflective

Company: Compass Optic International Ltd

This reflective tempered glass from Compass, the BD-400AR-09, has antireflective and -fingerprint film coating that prevents fog and glare effects. It is suitable for use in camera lenses and comes in custom sizes. The 10-piece minimum order is for delivery in seven to 19 days. Price ranges from $2 to $10.

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Fire-resistant

Company: Xiamen Jiahua Pinpai Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd

Suitable for use in turn-and-tilt doors, this ZH-011 fire-resistant tempered glass from Xiamen Jiahua has 9A spacer and 5 to 30mm glass thickness. The frame, with EPDM sealing strip, is made of aluminum alloy and stainless steel. The minimum order of 10sqm is for delivery in seven to 15 days. Price ranges from $10.88 to $13.88.

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3 to 19mm thickness

Company: Hangzhou Hongsheng Trading Co. Ltd

Available in custom sizes and colors, this HS1526 insulated tempered glass from Hangzhou Hongsheng has 3 to 19mm thickness, flat or curved surface and hollow or solid structure. It is suitable for use in buildings and commercial spaces. An order of at least 100sqm has a lead time of 15 to 35 days. Price ranges from $9.99 to $99.99.

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