Fortunately, most
of us will never be in a situation where we have to break the glass to set off
an alarm or reach emergency equipment. But have you ever thought about what
would happen if you did? The chances are - you would cut yourself.
Safeglass®
is the new polymer based material designed to mimic glass but break into harmless
pieces that do not cause injury.
The material has
been awarded Millennium Product status as well as winning the Scottish Innovation
John Logie Baird Award in 1998.
Safeglass®
is currently used in emergency break-glass applications on trains, in fire alarms,
in shut-off valves and door bolts.
A new range of
safe glassware and bottle-ware is being developed.
5 facts about
Safeglass®:
•
Breaks into harmless
pieces
•
Strength is controlled
•
Can be made into
almost any shape
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Makes 'glass' safe
•
Can be any colour
Customer Expectations
Your staff and customers expect you to provide them with equipment which is
safe to use. Since the use of glass is clearly dangerous, their needs are not
being addressed. In extreme cases, injury caused by broken glass could lead
to litigation. This can be avoided by using Safeglass®.
Safeglass®
vs Real Glass
Traditionally, real glass is used in break-glass applications. Glass cuts! Safeglass®
overcomes this problem because it is designed not to cause injury when it is
broken. Safeglass®
can also be produced in a range of strengths making it suitable for a number
of different applications.
Malicious or
accidental damage
Glass can be broken through accident or malice - the debris can be very dangerous.
This is why we are developing a range of safe glassware and bottle-ware.
