Smart Glass/Switchable Privacy Glass (10mm, 12mm, 14mm laminated; 24mm-32mm IGU)
Electrically switchable laminated safety glass using PDLC technology, providing instant privacy control from transparent to opaque states. Compliant with AS/NZS 2208 safety glazing standards.
Electrically switchable laminated safety glass using PDLC technology, providing instant privacy control from transparent to opaque states. Compliant with AS/NZS 2208 safety glazing standards.
Smart glass incorporates a Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) film laminated between glass layers using EVA interlayers. When powered (36-110VAC), liquid crystals align to create transparency; when unpowered, crystals scatter light creating an opaque frosted appearance. Available in laminated configurations (10-14mm) and IGU systems (24-32mm) for enhanced thermal performance. Switching time <0.1 seconds with operational life exceeding 100,000 switching cycles.
- Instant privacy control (<0.1 second switching)
- 99% UV blocking protection
- Acoustic insulation improvement (20% noise reduction)
- Projection screen capability when opaque
- No moving parts or maintenance of blinds/curtains
- Compliant with AS/NZS 2208 safety glazing
- Energy savings through reduced HVAC loads
- Hygienic surface (no dust collection)
- Dimmable options available (0-100% transparency)
- Multiple control options (switch, remote, app, automation)
- 01 Instant privacy control (<0.1 second switching)
- 02 99% UV blocking protection
- 03 Acoustic insulation improvement (20% noise reduction)
- 04 Projection screen capability when opaque
- 05 No moving parts or maintenance of blinds/curtains
- 01 High initial cost (AUD $1,100-1,500/m² installed)
- 02 Requires constant power for transparency (5W/m²)
- 03 Not completely opaque (translucent when off)
- 04 Vulnerable to moisture ingress at edges
- 05 Limited fire resistance rating
- Density
- 2500 kg/m³
- Specific gravity
- 2.5
- Porosity
- 0 %
- Water absorption
- 0 %
- Hardness
- 6.5
- UV resistance
- 99
- Chemical resistance
- Good // Resistant to common cleaners
- pH tolerance
- 5-9
- Surface roughness
- 0.1 µm
- Tensile strength
- 40 MPa
- Compressive strength
- 1000 MPa
- Flexural strength
- 45 MPa
- Poisson's ratio
- 0.22
- Impact resistance
- Grade A // AS/NZS 2208 safety rating
- Creep resistance
- Excellent // No creep at room temperature
- Embodied carbon
- 21.25
- Carbon footprint
- 85
- Embodied energy
- 150 MJ/kg
- Recycled content
- 0 %
- Renewable content
- 0 %
- Circular score
- 3
- Combustibility class
- Non-combustible // Glass component
- Material cost (range)
- 800-1200 // AUD/m² material only
- Material cost (per unit)
- 1000
- Lead time
- 2-4 weeks // Typical for custom sizes
- Lifecycle cost
- 2500
- Annual maintenance
- 50
- Market availability
- Readily available // Multiple Australian suppliers
- Expected lifespan
- 20-30 years // With proper maintenance
- Maintenance interval
- 6 months // Inspection and cleaning
- Warranty period
- 3-7 years // Varies by manufacturer