Glass; It is one of the most special materials that nature has offered us, serving humanity for thousands of years with its transparency, durability and aesthetic appearance. Glass, which has been used in many areas from architecture to art, from technology to daily life throughout its thousands of years of history, continues to touch our lives today with innovative production techniques and designs.
The production process of glass is carried out by shaping raw materials melted at thousands of degrees. In this process, sand, soda, lime and other additives are mixed and melted in certain proportions. The resulting liquid glass is cooled and hardened after being shaped into the desired shape. In this way, glass products of different thicknesses, sizes and colors are obtained.
The Magical World of Glass: A Journey from History to the Present
The history of glass dates back to the beginning of human history. In the early ages, naturally formed glass pieces were used as ornaments. While the Egyptians used glass to make ornaments and seals, the Romans made great progress in glass production. In the Middle Ages, the center of glass production was Venice, and colored glass and stained glass attracted great attention during this period. With the Industrial Revolution, glass production has been further developed and today, glass has become an indispensable material used in every area of our lives.
Variety and Properties of Glass
Glass allows products with a wide variety of features to be obtained by using different raw materials and production techniques.
Transparent Glass: It is the most commonly used type of glass. It transmits light and allows us to see the environment clearly.
Colored Glass: Colored glass obtained by adding different metal oxides is used for architectural and decorative purposes.
Opaque Glass: It is a type of glass that does not transmit light but emits a certain amount of light.
Laminated Glass: It is a safety glass obtained by combining two or more glass layers with a special film.
Tempered Glass: It is a safety glass that is resistant to temperature differences and impacts and breaks into small pieces when broken.
Isothermal Glass: It is a type of glass with high heat insulation properties and provides energy saving.
Smart Glass: It is a type of glass whose transparency can be adjusted with electric current.
Comfort Glass: It reduces heat loss by up to 40 percent compared to uncoated double glazing models. In addition, it controls significant sunlight and ensures that minimum sunlight enters.
Glass Production Process: A Magical Transformation
Glass production begins with the mixing of sand, soda, lime and other additives in certain proportions and melting them at high temperatures. The resulting liquid glass is cooled and hardened by shaping it into the desired shape.
The Future of Glass: Sustainability and Technology
Sustainability and technology are among the most important trends of the future in the glass sector. The use of recycled glass, energy efficiency and environmentally friendly production methods will shape the future of the glass sector. Technologies such as smart glass, self-cleaning glass and 3D glass printing will further expand the areas of use of glass.
Glass Production in Northern Cyprus: Special Solutions
The warm and sunny climate of Northern Cyprus brings certain criteria to the forefront in glass selection. Glass that is resistant to sunlight, has high heat insulation and has a UV filter is frequently preferred in Northern Cyprus. As El-Pen, we offer specially designed glass products to meet these needs. We also use glass resistant to salty air and humid environments in seaside structures.
Innovative Solutions in Glass Production with El-Pen
As El-Pen, we offer special solutions to our customers by using all the features of glass in the best way. We produce durable and aesthetic glass products suitable for the climate conditions of Northern Cyprus.
We focus especially on glass types that provide security and energy saving such as laminated glass, tempered glass, comfort glass and isothermal glass. In addition, we can produce glass products in different colors, patterns and sizes in line with the special requests of our customers.
