NorthGlass’ First 18.3-Meter "Super Glass" Curtain Wall Successfully Installed

With the steady progress of the NorthGlass High-End Equipment Industrial Park (hereinafter referred to as the Industrial Park), the "Super Glass" curtain wall for the R&D Center Building—a flagship project within the park—was recently installed. This oversized, ultra-thick, and heavy glass facade is seamlessly embedded in the heart of the building, resembling a colossal silver screen. Its one-way perspective and high reflectivity make the structure both striking and unique, gleaming magnificently in the sunlight.

Unprecedented Dimensions: Maximum Height of 18.3 Meters

The facade of the R&D Center Building comprises 31 glass panels, including 19 on the south side, where the tallest piece measures an impressive 18.3 meters in height and 3 meters in width. These panels, made of 5-layer laminated insulating glass, include one that weighs a staggering 8.8 tons. This achievement sets a new benchmark in the industry for panel size, coating, and layer count.

On the north facade, 12 panels were installed, the tallest of which is 12 meters high. The lobby entrance features eight 8-layer thick glass ribs, each with a thickness of 126 mm. Additionally, a 20-meter-long and 6-meter-wide all-glass corridor connects the R&D building to the factory, adding a futuristic touch to the complex.

Pioneering Tempering Furnace Technology

Leveraging its world-leading glass processing expertise, NorthGlass has continued to push the boundaries of innovation, particularly in controlling quench marks and stress spots on ultra-large glass. By refining glass heating partitions, enhancing temperature distribution control, and incorporating advanced algorithms for precise cooling, NorthGlass ensures superior tempering quality for these massive panels.

High-Reflection Bright Silver Coating

NorthGlass has also made significant advancements in high-reflection bright silver coating and high-transparency double-silver Low-E energy-saving technology. These innovations have enabled the development of ultra-large unidirectional perspective coating products up to 24 meters in length. The result is an extraordinary combination of interior privacy and high light transmittance. The lobby and office areas on the ground floor of the R&D Center Building exhibit a seamless, mirror-like visual effect that integrates top-to-bottom design elegance.

Ingenious Pedestal Structure

This Industrial Park project marks NorthGlass’ second major ultra-large glass installation, following the 19-meter self-supporting polygonal structural glass at the Culture and Art Center in Anji's "Two Mountains" Future Science and Technology City. The installation employs an innovative pedestal connection system, incorporating spring bearings to minimize deformation under wind load. This design provides enhanced cushioning and adaptability, ensuring long-term stability and durability.

A Global Vision

As the only A-share listed company in China specializing in tempering equipment, NorthGlass’ Deep Processing Division supplies ultra-large curtain wall glass to renowned buildings across over 110 countries, including the US, Germany, the UK, and France. A provincial key initiative, the Industrial Park spans 510 acres and is dedicated to R&D and manufacturing of advanced glass processing equipment, automated intelligent production lines, and groundbreaking products such as the "TriTurbo" system. The project aims to establish a global hub for high-end equipment manufacturing, international trade, and technological innovation.

Looking Ahead

Upon completion of the curtain wall installation at the Industrial Park’s R&D Center Building, this architectural masterpiece will be unveiled to the public. We look forward to it being embraced by customers and enthusiasts worldwide.