Glass coating

Coatings on glass surfaces are divided into thin film (< 1 µm) and thick film layers. Thick film coatings also include film coatings and subsequent lacquer coatings. Depending on the function of the thin-film coating (low emissivity for infrared radiation, electrical conductivity, absorption enhancement, anti-reflective and mirror coatings, creation of decorative effects), different materials such as silver, gold, copper, nickel-chrome, stainless steel, etc. are used. In sol-gel coatings, the solutions consist of organometallic compounds. Powders can be converted into a coating by a pyrolytic process on the hot glass surface.

Prerequisites for use:

Existing glass components

• In order to use the thick-film coating, existing glass components that require protection are necessary.

Glass production

• Thin-film coatings are applied during the glass production process.