Architectural Processed Toughened Glass
IN THE MAKING 1975 – 2020
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Manufacturing a diverse range of high quality architectural glass products Established in 1975 Firman Glass is one of the leading independent glass processors in the UK, manufacturing toughened glass, laminated glass and specialist sealed units. Based in Harold Wood Essex within 5 minutes of junction 28 of the M25 and half an hour from Central London we are ideally situated to service our ever growing and diverse customer base. Manufacturing all forms of processed toughened glass, with comprehensive stocks of clear float, low iron, satin, body tinted, mirrors, laminated glass, acoustic laminated and fire rated glass. With some of the most advanced machinery, Firman Glass is able to manufacture high quality products for all market sectors including architectural, retail, leisure and domestic.
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Toughened glass Glass bending Processing CNC shaping Laminated glass Toughened and laminated constructions SentryGlas® interlayer Solar control interlayers Vanceva coloured interlayers Fabric and decorative interlayers Electric switchable interlayer Anti-slip glass range Specialist structural insulating glass units Fire rated glass Amiran® anti-reflective glass Narima® dichroic colour effects glass UV bonding Decorative glass and sandblasting ColorfirmTM back painted glass 2D/3D digitally printed glass
Applications • Structural glazing • Glass floors • Partitions • Roof lights • Balustrades • Full height barriers • Canopies • Staircases • Treads and stringers • Shower screens • Shelving • Glass doors • Acoustic reduction • Fire rated • Decoration • Wall cladding • Splashbacks • Privacy • Technical Support • Nationwide Coverage 3
Stock / Processing • 4mm – 19mm thick clear float and low iron glass to 6000mm x 3210mm • Standard silver mirror to 6000mm x 3210mm, and smaller sheets sizes of bronze and grey mirror, plus silver and bronze antique mirror. • 6mm and 10mm satin etch glass to 3210mm x 2250mm • Limited stock is held of Amiran anti-reflective glass and Narima dichroic colour effects glass. • Annealed laminated glass 6.4mm, 8.8mm, 10.8mm. • 6mm Pilkington K hard coat low E, 6mm Pilkington KS soft coat low E and 8.8mm Pilkington KS soft coat low E laminated. • Fire rated glass to 30/0 and 60/0 from stock. • Many other glasses aren’t available from stock but are purchased to order such as Pilkington Activ™, and MirroView™, please contact our sales office for further assistance. Firman Glass has a complete complimentary range of processing equipment including 4 horizontal CNC stations, and 1 vertical CNC station. Complex shapes and notches/cut-outs can be processed on the ‘water jet’ machine.
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Toughened Glass Firman Glass manufactures a comprehensive range of toughened glass products under the industry recognised FirmaTuff banner, covering a multitude of end uses from architectural, through to retail and domestic. Manufactured to a maximum size of 2830mm wide x 4950mm long and up to 19mm thick in its monolithic form. The base product for toughened glass is annealed soda-lime silica glass. The raw material is subjected to a heat treatment process, which induces a compressive stress to the surfaces of the glass panel. This increase in compressive stress maximises the resistance to mechanical forces. Full technical support is available. Applications • Structural glass • Balustrading • Glass floors • Partitions • Canopies • Shower screens • Splashbacks • Glass doors • Stair Treads/stringers • Roof lights 5
Anti-slip Glass Range • Tested To UK and European Standards • Toughened and Laminated • Multi Laminated with Vanceva Coloured Interlays • Can be processed, Shaped, Drilled as required • GLASS FLOORS • BRIDGES • STAIR TREADS • WALK-ON ROOFLIGHTS
10mm TRUST BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 62
BS 7976-2 Av.WET 47
INTERNAL USE ONLY
10mm/12mm DREAM BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 64
BS 7976-2 Av.WET 55
10mm ELEGANCE BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 61
BS 7976-2 Av.WET 43
10mm COMFORT BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 60
BS 7976-2 Av.WET 44
CAN BE APPLIED TO ANY GLASS THICKNESS
FIRMAN SANDBLAST BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 65
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BS 7976-2 Av.WET 59
10mm DREAM CLEAR BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 64
BS 7976-2 Av.WET 19
10mm SECRET BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 62
BS 7976-2 Av.WET 51
10mm COMFORT SANDBLAST BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 65
BS 7976-2 Av.WET 61
CAN BE APPLIED TO ANY GLASS THICKNESS
10mm TRAIL BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 65
BS 7976-2 Av.WET 52
AVANT GARDE BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 72
BS 7976-2 Av.WET 61
Glass Bending Excellence Firman Glass new toughening plant includes two bending chambers which work alongside the standard flat bed The smaller chamber will bend glass from 5mm to 12mm thick to a maximum size of 2850mm x 1000mm bent and with the following minimum radii. 5mm, 6mm = 450mm 8mm, 10mm = 1000mm 12mm = 1200mm The large chamber will bend glass from 6mm to 19mm thick to a maximum size of 2850mm x 3600mm bent and with the following minimum radii. 6mm = 1500mm 8mm, 10mm = 1800mm 12mm, 15mm = 2000mm 19mm = 2500mm
Working in conjunction with the flat toughening facility to a maximum flat size of 2830mm wide x 4950mm long. Firman Glass can now offer the Architect, Designer and Contractor a complete service for multiple uses such as balustrades, partitions, shower screens, revolving door enclosures, full height barriers, partitions and shopfronts. Curved Glass can be processed as with flat glass and can be decorated by sandblasting and back painting. 7
Laminated Glass Firman Glass can manufacture toughened/laminated glass to a maximum size of 2830mm wide x 4950mm long for a multitude of end uses including structural glazing, glass floors and balustrading etc, with specifications including high strength interlayers and coloured/decorative and mesh interlays. Vanceva interlayers, laminated in between two pieces of glass offer all the safety benefits of laminated glass but using a palette of 16 colours can be combined in up to four layers to produce more than 3000 custom, transparent, translucent and opaque glass colours. Applications • SentryGlas® • Vanceva colours • DG41 Structural PVB • Solar control • Fabrics / mesh • Printed interlays • Curved on plan • Digitally printed • Structural glass • Balustrades • Glass floors • Anti slip glass 8
Active/Decorative
Interlayers
Firman Glass has over 35 years’ experience in the creation of decorative glass products using a wide variety of processes from traditional hand crafted to the most advanced laminating techniques, for commercial and domestic applications. Switchable glass can be used in partition screens, windows, roof-lights and doors, projection screens and security screens and in various glass constructions including toughened laminated sealed units Customizable in endless configurations, ranging from low iron glass to body tinted, curved, double glazed and shaped glass. Once activated the switchable glass turns transparent for as long as the transformer is running. When the electrical current stops, the electric smart glass instantly returns to an opaque state. Fabrics and Mesh – can be specified for our supply or supplied to us for incorporation into the glass lamination. A sample would always be priced for as depending on the fabric type there can be some movement during the laminating process.
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Superior strength, lasting beauty As well as improved strength and stiffness, other benefits of SentryGlas® include: • Safety: In the event of breakage, glass fragments remain firmly bonded to the interlayer, reducing the chance for injury • Security: SentryGlas® can be used in glazing that withstands bullets, hurricane-force winds and even bomb blasts • Durability: SentryGlas® is extremely durable and resistant to clouding, even after years of exposure • Design Versatility: SentryGlas® can be used in glass manufactured flat or curved, including annealed, toughened, heat-strengthened, spandrel, wired, patterned and colour tinted glass • UV control: SentryGlas® is available with or without UV transmittance
The SentryGlas® interlayer is five times stronger and up to 100 times stiffer than conventional laminating materials. With this kind of strength the glass can be a more active structural element in the building envelope, opening up design possibilities that didn’t exist before. Besides its strength, SentryGlas® ionoplast interlayer retains its clarity – even after years of service. Unlike other interlayers, SentryGlas® ionoplast interlayer is much less vulnerable to moisture exposure or yellowing over time. Limitless possibilities Some of the many SentryGlas® interlayer applications include: • Minimally supported and open-edged railings, facades and canopies • Structural glass flooring, stairs, walkways and pedestrian bridges • Hurricane resistant windows, doors and skylights • Bomb blast resistant windows, doors and facades 10
SentryGlas® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates for its brand of interlayers. It is used under exclusive license by Kuraray and its sub-licensees. For more information please visit www.sentryglas.com.
Images © Eastman
Saflex® Solar interlayers Advanced solar absorbing interlayer technology for laminated glass Saflex® Solar interlayers are high-visible® light transmittance, infrared systems. In specific configurations, Saflex can be advantageously (IR) radiation-absorbing interlayers designed to enhance solar combined with low-e coatings or robust solar control coatings. heat gain performance in laminated glass to monolithic Advanced solarcompared absorbing interlayer technology for laminated glass Applications clear glass and laminates made with conventional polyvinyl butyral • Curved glass applications (PVB) interlayer. They have the capability to meet or exceed many • Low-reflection glazing regulations for laminated safety glazing when properly selected, • Premium retail showrooms The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends this laminated, and installed. product as an effective UV protectant. • External glazed façades (especially in hot regions) The ideal solar product eliminates UV and NIR energy while allowing • Digital signage as much visible light transmittance® as possible. As shown in the Saflex Solar interlayers are high-visible light transmittance, adjacent chart, Saflex Solar has the transmittance of a highly effective infrared (IR) radiation-absorbing interlayers designed to enhance high-visible light transmittance solar product. Plus, Saflex Solar is solar heat gain performance in laminated glass compared to specifically formulated to provide exceptional durability when exposed monolithic clear glass and laminates made with conventional to natural weathering.
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Saflex Solar is the PVB formulation of choice for applications where meet or exceed many regulations for laminated safety glazing strengthened glass is specified to provide additional load or stress when properly selected, laminated, and installed. resistance (e.g., point-fixed system). Two options are available in the Saflex Solar range: Saflex Solar SG is our highest-performing Solar PVB ideal solar product eliminates UV and NIR energy while interlayer, Saflex Solar SH has The a more color-neutral appearance and allowing as much visible light transmittance as possible. As may be laminated with annealed glass in some applications. shown in the adjacent chart, Saflex Solar has the transmittance
Saflex Solar is compatible with other Saflex interlayers such as Saflex of a highly effective high-visible light transmittance solar product. Clear and Saflex Structural, as well as Vanceva® color Interlayer
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Uber Digital
Nils Henning Austad
Whatever your scheme, we have the colour To compliment our range of products and services, we now have in stock the full range of Vanceva® coloured interlays The Vanceva colour interlayer system enables design professionals to specify a wide range of colours for unlimited internal and external applications to achieve performance and design goals. Vanceva colour interlayer’s have all the key benefits and performance attributes of clear interlays delivering the ultimate in functionality and aesthetic design. The Vanceva range can be used in float annealed, patterned, toughened or heat strengthened glass and low iron in 3 or 5 ply combinations. The range of colours is inspiring for interior design and corporate identity and we would be happy to assist with advice & technical information
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Agence Bernard Bühler
For interiors, Vanceva allows you to achieve your own unique look with partitions, walls, doors – even tables, shelves, and display cases. For exteriors, Vanceva adds a distinctive signature to either the entry or the entire building envelope. Mix and match colour to create a truly dramatic effect with glass.
Insulating Glass Units Firman Glass specialise in the manufacture of insulating glass units in particular oversize, heavy structurally glazed panels, walk on floor panels and rooflights. Capable of manufacturing to 6000mm x 3000mm using laminated glass and 2830mm x 4950mm using toughened glass. Within the manufacturing size parameters sealed units can incorporate toughened and laminated glass, soft coat low E glass (1.2W/m2K), decorative glass, Amiran® low reflectance glass. Uses include general glazing, structural bolted, glass floors, full height barriers and acoustic reduction. Firman Glass technical department can assist with U value and G value calculations, wind, barrier and snow loadings and bolted glass applications. For more detailed information on these specialist products please contact our sales/technical offices.
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AMIRAN
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anti-reflective glass
Summary... • SCHOTT AMIRAN® – the invisible glass • AMIRAN® is unique due to its unrivalled mechanical and chemical strength and its robustness • AMIRAN® is an established and strong premium brand in the market • AMIRAN® is outstanding due to its overall performance combined with superior services • certain processing options possible • best anti-reflective glass for bent applications 14
Transparency... • extremely high transmission – no visible reflection (1%, instead of 8% with float glass) • reduction of unwanted reflection to provide perfect view through glass – especially in complex lighting conditions • high Colour Rendering Index for crystal clear transparency • ability to photograph through SCHOTT AMIRAN®
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best available anti-reflective coating easy handling for processors: highly scratch-resistant easier to clean and easier to temper than sputtercoated products • best bendable product on market • long durability for end users • easy to clean
images courtesy of Schott Glass
Low in reflection, neutral in colour, nearly invisible SCHOTT AMIRAN® anti-reflective glass for showcases offers crystal clear transparency, even with a significant difference in the amount of light in front of and behind the pane. It reduces reflections to just a fraction of those seen with conventional glass. This makes AMIRAN® anti-reflective glass the material of choice for showcases.
NARIMA
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Colour Effects Glass Enchanting, eye-catching and elegant
Design...
Indoors or outside, SCHOTT NARIMA® colour effects glass grabs people’s attention. This glass produces iridescent color effects in six different variations and makes a bold visual statement while conveying an impressive sense of depth -making it the ideal material for architects, artists, and designers to create lively colour accents.
• offers beautiful colour effects in blue-gold, blue-green, maygreen, green, yellow and orange • can be used for eye-catching interior and exterior applications • causes dazzling visual accents with an impressive sense of depth and homogenous appearance • can be used for office buildings, museums and opera houses to doors and parapets
Summary: • amazing colour effects • six colour variations (four varia toughened) • for interior and exterior applications • tough weatherproof surface resists scratches and chemicals • CE certified • available on various types of substrate glass by request • many processing options and formats • thermally toughened safety glass • heat-strengthened glass • laminated safety glass • insulating glass
Quality... • NARIMA® coatings are hard, highly scratch-resistant, highly thermally and chemically resistant • many processing options e.g. thermally toughened safety glass, heat-strengthened glass, laminated safety glass, insulation glass, etc. • NARIMA® as a dip-coated glass is harder than sputtered glass products and less vulnerable to humidity than foilbased solutions 15
Designed to produce high quality images directly onto an endless variety of substrates and materials
Established in 1975 Firman Glass is one of the leading independent glass processors in the UK, manufacturing toughened glass, laminated glass and specialist sealed units. Based in Harold Wood Essex within 5 minutes of junction 28 of the M25 and half an hour from Central London we are ideally situated to service our ever growing and diverse customer base. Manufacturing all forms of processed toughened glass, with comprehensive stocks of clear float, low iron, satin, body tinted, mirrors, laminated glass, acoustic laminated and fire rated glass. Since introducing the brand Colorfirm for back painted glass during the 1990’s this product has consistently been one of the company’s biggest selling products. Nearly 30 years on and in keeping with Firman Glass investment in new technology we introduce Colorfirm3D.
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Living Colours for Glass Colorfirm back painted glass comes in almost any colour and can be applied to almost any glass substrate. Toughened glass to BS EN12150 and incorporating shaping, notching and socket cut-outs. Applications • • • • • • •
Splashbacks Wall linings Feature walls Table tops Whiteboards Counter tops Shower walls
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Signs Heatresistant Durable Easily cleaned
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www.firmanglass.com
Supply Only Direct Contacts Jody Hodgson Sales Manager & Estimating jody@firmanglass.com David Ostler
Technical Sales & Estimating david@firmanglass.com
Peter Cornhill
General Order Processing
peter@firmanglass.com
Tony Humble
General Order Processing
tony@firmanglass.com
Gary Nazer
Fire Glass Sales & Estimating gary@firmanglass.com
Taylor Hodgson Estimating
taylor@firmanglass.com
Firman Glass , 19 Bates Road, Harold Wood , Essex RM3 0JH
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