Safety glass
CPC v2.1 Code: 37115
About safety glass
cpc code 37115 covers the production of safety glass, a critical component in a wide range of industries. Safety glass is a type of tempered or laminated glass that is designed to be more resistant to breakage and shattering compared to standard annealed glass. It plays a vital role in applications where safety and security are paramount, such as in the automotive, construction, and architectural sectors.
Production process
The production of safety glass typically involves two main processes: tempering and lamination. Tempering involves heating the glass to high temperatures and then rapidly cooling it, which increases its strength and resistance to breakage. Lamination involves bonding two or more layers of glass together with a plastic interlayer, creating a strong, shatter-resistant product.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for the safety glass industry include raw materials such as silica sand, soda ash, and limestone, which are used to produce the base glass. Specialized machinery, such as tempering furnaces and lamination presses, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to operate the equipment and ensure quality control.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the safety glass industry are tempered and laminated glass products, which are used in a variety of applications. These include 37111 Flat glass, 37112 Hollow glass, and 37113 Glass containers. Safety glass is particularly important in the automotive industry, where it is used for windshields, side windows, and rear windows. It is also widely used in the construction and architectural sectors for windows, doors, and other building components.
Family tree for safety glass
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/37'>37: Glass and glass products and other non-metallic products n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/371'>371: Glass and glass products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3711'>3711: Unworked glass, flat glass and pressed or moulded glass for construction; glass mirrors</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/37115'>37115: Safety glass</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/37111'>37111: Glass in the mass, in balls (except microspheres), rods or tubes, unworked; waste and scrap of glass</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/37112'>37112: Unworked cast, rolled, drawn or blown glass, in sheets</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/37113'>37113: Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/37114'>37114: Glass in sheets, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed, etc.</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/37116'>37116: Glass mirrors; multiple walled insulating units of glass</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/37117'>37117: Paving blocks, bricks, tiles and other articles of pressed or moulded glass, of a kind used for building or construction purposes; leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass in blocks, plates or similar forms</a>"]
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