AGC’s Light Control Pair Glass Installed in ‘Gauge Changeable’ New Test Train ― Using Thin, Strong Chemically Strengthened Glass to Achieve 30％ Weight Reduction

Date: 24 April 2014
Source: www.agc.com

Date: 24 April 2014

AGC (Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.; Head Office: Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuhiko Ishimura) announces that its lightweight light control pair glass has been installed in a gauge changeable new test train of Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency, which made a test run on JR Kyushu’s train line on April 20.    【“Gauge changeable” new test train】The window glass mounted in the test train is a pair glass combining a thin, strong chemically strengthened glass and light control glass WONDERLITE™.

The product contributes to weight reduction of windows and train comfort through the following features.

*【Train Exterior】Lightweight laminated glass using chemically strengthened glass

Using thin, strong chemically strengthened glass reduces weight by 30% compared to conventional products. In addition, inserting a highly adhesive interlayer between two sheets of chemically strengthened glass enables to enhance the safety of the product.

*【Train Interior】Light control glass WONDERLITE™

Using WONDERLITE™, customers can adjust the transmissivity of outside light to suit their preferences. Light control function eliminates the need for curtains and enhances interior comfort with high heat shielding/thermal insulating glass.

Transmissivity of outside light can be adjusted with electronically controlling special particles encapsulated in laminated glass.

By leveraging the diversity of its materials and technologies, the AGC Group will continue to develop and offer high value-added products that support the safety and comfort of transport equipment.

Media Contact

Junichi Kobayashi, General Manager, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

AGC Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.

(Contact: Yasuo Sugiyama; Tel: +81-3-3218-5603; E-mail: info-pr@agc.com)
600450 AGC’s Light Control Pair Glass Installed in ‘Gauge Changeable’ New Test Train ― Using Thin, Strong Chemically Strengthened Glass to Achieve 30％ Weight Reduction glassonweb.com

See more news about:

Others also read

MORE...

AGC: New laminating line starts up at Osterweddingen plant
AGC: New laminating line starts up at Osterweddingen plant
Following a multi-month production ramp-up phase, the line was officially inaugurated on 26 April in the presence of local authorities, customers and AGC representatives.
From the left, Daniel Bruckelt, Production Manager Insulating Glass and Margit Seidl, Deputy Production Manager Insulating Glass of AGC Interpane in Plattling | Photo: Glaston
Glaston JUMBO XXL allows AGC Interpane to maintain its leading-edge
Tailoring a unique spacer application approach for world-class insulating glass
AGC Barevka plant in the Czech Republic
AGC and Saint-Gobain Partner for the Decarbonization of Flat Glass Manufacturing
AGC and Saint-Gobain partner to create a revolutionary pilot flat glass line with drastic CO2 emissions reduction.
AGC Has Started Considering Transfer of its Business in Russia
AGC Has Started Considering Transfer of its Business in Russia
AGC Inc. has begun to consider the transfer of AGC Group's business in Russia.
Digital Twin Technology by AGC Revolutionizes Glass Melting Process
Digital Twin Technology by AGC Revolutionizes Glass Melting Process
AGC has created a digital twin technology for glass melting processes, and has commenced operational verification in float furnaces.
How to gain added value from faulty and ‘end-of-life’ insulated glass | Hegla
How to gain added value from faulty and ‘end-of-life’ insulated glass | Hegla
HEGLA and AGC have joined forces in a development partnership, which will see AGC focus on the supply chain while HEGLA will be responsible for the development of machine technology.

Add new comment