Main Products
Thermochromic Glass
Offers an environmentally interactive glass interlayer that lightens and darkens by itself - with absolutely no mechanical intervention - according to changing levels of ambient temperature and sunlight.
Imaging Science
Imagine Glass is a remarkable architectural glass comprised of a decorative printed film interlayer laminated between two or more panels of glass. Imagine Glass products offer a wide variety of looks and special effects with all the benefits of laminated safety glass.
Self-Cleaning Glass
Effectively the same as conventional glass, Dawson self-cleaning glass has a specially developed coating on the outside that has an innovative dual action. Once exposed to daylight the coating chemically reacts in two ways.
Firstly, it breaks down any "organic" dirt deposits, such as bird droppings and tree sap. Using a "photocatalytic" process, the coating reacts with ultra-violet rays from natural daylight to break down and disintegrate organic dirt. The second part of the process happens when water hits the glass. Dawson self-cleaning glass is "hydrophilic", which means that instead of forming droplets, water flows in thus "sheet" down the glass to wash the remaining dirt away, without leaving spots or streaks.
During prolonged dry spells organic dirt will continue to be broken down but the lack of rainfall will prevent the washing effect taking place, which can be carried out simply by hosing with water.
Dawson self-cleaning glass can be used in almost any exterior application. It can be installed at any angle ranging from vertical to very shallow, and is especially useful for inaccessible windows where dirt normally collects, such as skylights.
Performance features:
Firstly, it breaks down any "organic" dirt deposits, such as bird droppings and tree sap. Using a "photocatalytic" process, the coating reacts with ultra-violet rays from natural daylight to break down and disintegrate organic dirt. The second part of the process happens when water hits the glass. Dawson self-cleaning glass is "hydrophilic", which means that instead of forming droplets, water flows in thus "sheet" down the glass to wash the remaining dirt away, without leaving spots or streaks.
During prolonged dry spells organic dirt will continue to be broken down but the lack of rainfall will prevent the washing effect taking place, which can be carried out simply by hosing with water.
Dawson self-cleaning glass can be used in almost any exterior application. It can be installed at any angle ranging from vertical to very shallow, and is especially useful for inaccessible windows where dirt normally collects, such as skylights.
Performance features:
- Works even on cloudy days and during the night
- Breaks down and loosens even heavy soiling
- The coating will not be worn away or rubbed off, and lasts the lifetime of the glass itself
- Needs only a small amount of UV radiation to activate the coating and remain "charged", so it works on overcast days and even during the night
- High light transmission
- Has a positive effect on the ecological environment since it will prevent the ecological destruction from using the detergent
- Range of products available combining Dawson Self-cleaning glass with other glass types
One-Way Mirror
People on the coated side can see their own reflection—it looks like a normal mirror while people on the other side can see it through—it looks like an ordinary transparent window.
This glass products mainly used by surveillance, security guard, clinical observations and some other confidential places, such as shopping malls, schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, factories and so on. With the remarkable versatile unique effects, one-way mirror is also a new design concept for interior decoration, such as bars, entertainment centers, exhibition room, home and some other places.
Performance features:
This glass products mainly used by surveillance, security guard, clinical observations and some other confidential places, such as shopping malls, schools, hospitals, correctional facilities, factories and so on. With the remarkable versatile unique effects, one-way mirror is also a new design concept for interior decoration, such as bars, entertainment centers, exhibition room, home and some other places.
Performance features:
- Not only easy to install, but also has a better anti-scratch and abrasion resistance than other similar products
- In strict accordance with the US ASTM standards and provide 10 years of warranty
Invisible Glass
Dawson has developed a new revolutionary product-- invisible glass. This glass is made of laminated glass which contains two special thermal coated glasses. The reflectivity of visible light can be reduced to less than 2% by this glass. Compared to conventional transparent float glass, invisible glass allows more light to pass through the glass rather than bounce off the surface.
Dawson invisible glass can also block over 99% of ultraviolet rays, thus protecting the indoor environment, objects or artifacts, and avoiding fading caused by sunlight. Meanwhile, as a laminated glass, invisible glass has an excellent performance in terms of public safety, damage protection and noise control. Since invisible glass doesn't have reflective phenomenon, you can clearly see the interior items through it. It’s not only a perfect option for the museum's gallery, but also can be used in high-end retail shop windows or showrooms.
This product is a unique combination of strength, safety, noise as one of the advantages of high-performance non-reflective laminated glass. And it can be further processed, such as tempered or bend. Moreover, there are a variety of large-sized options to choose from.
Performance features:
Dawson invisible glass can also block over 99% of ultraviolet rays, thus protecting the indoor environment, objects or artifacts, and avoiding fading caused by sunlight. Meanwhile, as a laminated glass, invisible glass has an excellent performance in terms of public safety, damage protection and noise control. Since invisible glass doesn't have reflective phenomenon, you can clearly see the interior items through it. It’s not only a perfect option for the museum's gallery, but also can be used in high-end retail shop windows or showrooms.
This product is a unique combination of strength, safety, noise as one of the advantages of high-performance non-reflective laminated glass. And it can be further processed, such as tempered or bend. Moreover, there are a variety of large-sized options to choose from.
Performance features:
- The reflectivity of outdoor and indoor visible light is reduced to about 1%
- Visible light transmittance above 90%
- Has a particularly excellent performance in terms of safety and noise control
- Can block more than 99% ultraviolet
Fire-Resistant Glass
When it comes to fire protection glazing, Dawson is the name to trust. Our objective is to continue to offer high performance and high quality products that can be relied upon in a fire. A range of fire-resistant glass is available offering varying levels of protection, which is measured in terms of integrity (the time the glass remains intact in a fire) and insulation ( the amount the glass will limit the temperature rise on the non-fire side) Dawson fire-resistant glass offers a lot of benefits for users:
- Excellent fire resistance performance
- High strength performance and safety performance which can protect life, reduce the loss of property as well as protect the building structure
- Make sure the escape routes are still available thus provides a safe passage for people
- Glass will appear hurtless obtuse angles when broken
- Clear, multi-laminated glass, retaining integrity and insulating against all heat transfer from fire
- Restricts flames, smoke and hot gases
- Forms opaque barrier in a fire
- Internal or external applications
- Up to 120 minutes insulation and integrity in suitable glazing systems
- Thicknesses from 15 to 60mm for various levels of protection
- Readily available and easy to handle, stock and cut
Super Clear Glass
Whether the requirement is to demonstrate the true color of an item on display, or to achieve maximum light transmission, Dawson super clear glass is the choice. Dawson super clear glass is a specially developed float glass which displays none of the faint tint apparent in most standard "clear" glass, making it suitable for a wide range of applications from commercial facades to furniture.
In shop windows, showrooms, display case and exhibition areas, Dawson super clear glass displays products with a greater degree of clarity. This is a powerful new product in the quest to create attractive environment, offering greater interior light and displaying objects with more clarity. Incorporated into furniture designs, Dawson super clear glass enhances the appearance of natural materials. Where edges of the glass are purposely exposed as a design feature, the contrast with the surface is much reduced in comparison with standard float glass. Thus, this product is also ideal for use in tables, cabinets and shelving.
Performance features:
In shop windows, showrooms, display case and exhibition areas, Dawson super clear glass displays products with a greater degree of clarity. This is a powerful new product in the quest to create attractive environment, offering greater interior light and displaying objects with more clarity. Incorporated into furniture designs, Dawson super clear glass enhances the appearance of natural materials. Where edges of the glass are purposely exposed as a design feature, the contrast with the surface is much reduced in comparison with standard float glass. Thus, this product is also ideal for use in tables, cabinets and shelving.
Performance features:
- Higher light transmission and greater solar heat transmittance
- Available in a range of thicknesses
- For processing, handling, cleaning and maintenance, Dawson super clear glass requires no different treatment to standard float
Glazed Silk Screen/Screen Printed Glass
Dawson glazed silk screen/screen printed glass has a series of standard colors and designs. Colored glaze coating is sintered on the surface of the glass thus forms a durable surface. Similar with ordinary glass, this product can also being further process such as cutted, tempered, laminated and etc. This product mainly applies to curtain wall spandrel panels, backsplash and wall cladding, signage and venue backplane, internal dividers, visors or privacy spaces. Moreover, we are capable of modulating any color and providing tailored designs for customers’ special demand.
Performance features:
Performance features:
- A variety of colors, can match or contrast the glass curtain wall system
- Use standard accessories, frame and seals for installation
- Steeled durable glazed coating will not fade or crack even at temperatures up to 250 ℃
- Impermeable and easy to maintain
X-Ray Protective Glass
Dawson X-Ray protective glass has been designed for one purpose: to provide a high quality, transparent protective shield against X-Ray radiation. Its high lead and barium shielding against radiation from equipment in the 100 to 300 kV range. Applications include:
One of the leading products on the market, Dawson X-Ray protective glass has undergone extensive research and development--so you can trust its comprehensive protection in any medical, technical or research application.
Performance features:
- Viewing windows and insulating glazing for X-Ray and CT scanning rooms
- Screens for medical diagnostics
- Protection windows in laboratories
- Lenses for safety goggles
- Airport security X-Ray screens
One of the leading products on the market, Dawson X-Ray protective glass has undergone extensive research and development--so you can trust its comprehensive protection in any medical, technical or research application.
Performance features:
- Neutral appearance
- Suitable for laminating using PVB interlayers, and can be fitted into sealed double-glazed units
- Large plate availability for wider field of vision
- Supplied as polished plates up to 2600 x 1300 mm, with smaller sizes cut to customer requirements (all cut edges are ground and finished with safety chamfers).
U-Shaped Glass
Dawson U-shaped glass is a new translucent glass wall profiles, which eliminates the use of metal objects. It can be used internally and externally and is a very popular glazing solution selected by architects because of its unique, aesthetic characteristics. U-shaped glass can be used in straight and curved applications and the channels can be fixed horizontally or vertically.
Performance features:
Performance features:
- Good visible light transmittance
- Greatly reduces thermal transfer between indoor and outdoor environment
- Has fire protection and energy-saving, noise-reduce function
- A vast range of applications
- Easy to install
Pyrolytic transparent conductive coated glass
Low-emissivity glass with a pyrolytic electric conductive quality. This product offers a wide variety of thermal and heated glass performance properties, while increasing light transmittance and optimizing electrical conductivity.
Performance features:
Performance features:
- Electrically conductive for heated and thermal control, electrostatic dissipation and reduced transmittance of electromagnetic radiation
- Will not change color over time
- Scratch and abrasion resistant
- High resistance to heat
- Easily fabricated durable pyrolytic surface can be cut, insulated, laminated, heat-strengthened, tempered or bent
- Available in a variety of glass thicknesses and sheet resistances
Solar-Control Coated Glass
This glass consist of durable layers of metal which are thin enough to see through, yet dense enough to restrict heat gain. They are applied to glass substrates though a state-of-the-art, magnetically enhanced vacuum deposition technology.
Performance features:
Performance features:
- Dramatically reduces solar heat gain and visible glare
- Reduces investment costs for AC equipment
- Appears transparent from the interior during daylight hours, while greatly enhancing the exterior aesthetics of the building
- Available in a wide variety of colors, from bright and highly reflective to rich and subdued
- Endless design options allow you to create precisely the appearance you're looking for
- Choose from eight glass colors, eight reflective coatings and a wide range of coating densities
Insulating Glass
The industry standard for insulation, Dawson insulating glass is a factory-fabricated, dual-sealed insulating unit, assembled with two or more lites of glass separated by dehydrated or gas-filled space.
Performance features:
Performance features:
- Greatly reduces thermal transfer between indoor and outdoor environment
- Lowers heating and cooling cost
- Creates a more comfortable interior environment for building occupants
- Coatings can be added to further enhance its resistance to heat gain
- Construction features include: a desiccant drying agent in the aluminum spacer, bent corners and straight-welded or keyed joints, a polysobutylen primary seal and silicone secondary seal
- Gas-filled units provide additional thermal and sound insulation
Low Emissivity&Multi-Function Coated Glass
Low-emissivity and multi-function coatings are applied to glass substrates using a magnetically enhanced sputtering technology. Consisting of multiple layers of metal, this glass also provide exceptional thermal performance yet remain virtually invisible.
Performance features:
Performance features:
- Combine the capability for energy conservation with maximum daylight transmittance and minimal reflectance
- Coatings significantly improve the unit's energy efficiency by selectively transmitting the sun's visible light, while reflecting most of the radiant heat during warm weather conditions
- In cold weather conditions, due to the angle of the sun, they reflect radiant heat back into the building
- Appear transparent from the interior and similar to uncoated glass on the exterior
- Low-emissivity coatings can be applied to the second or third surface of a unit
Laminated Glass
Autoclave fabricated in our state-of-the-art clean room facilities, laminated glass is constructed with two or more lites of glass and PVB interlayer. The production line is the only facility of its kind in the U.S. Using the very latest technology in the industry, it produces one of the most reliable laminated glass products available on the market today. It is ideal for architectural safely glazing, acoustical control, UV protection and burglar resistance.
Performance features:
Performance features:
- PVB interlayer fused to the outer lites of glass eliminates the danger of falling glass
- Laminated construction, combining glass and the PVB interlayer, enhances its ability to reduce noise
- Reduces the percentage of UV rays transmitted through the glass--without sacrificing visibility
- PVB interlayer provides extra protection against repeated physical force, which helps prevent "smash-and-grab" burglaries
- Available with standard or custom pigmented PVB interlayer
- Can be constructed with other Dawson glassed to meet your design or performance requirements
- Standard product uses refrigerated PVB for a higher quality product; however, production facility is also equipped for interleaved PVB
Impact-Resistant Laminated Glass
The newest addition to our product line of laminated glass, this impact resistant product is ideal for construction in areas where impact resistant glazing is required. This is the perfect choice for large glass expanses, glazing applications which may be subjected to high cycling pressures, and when you design requires glass on both surfaces. This product is one of the most effective solutions for hurricane-resistant applications.
Performance features:
Performance features:
- Resists hurricane-strength winds and large, wind-borne debris
- Even if breakage occurs, the laminated construction--when glazed in an approved framing system--prevents glass from leaving its opening and provides protection against outside elements
- Approved by the Dade County (Florida) building code
- Provides outstanding impact resistance, while maintaining its clarity and excellent optical characteristics
- Can be incorporated with solar-control coated glass or low-e glasses to meet your aesthetic and performance requirements
- Provides safety and security for building occupants during harsh weather
Ceramic-Coated Spandrel Glass
To complement our complete line of vision area products, we offer a wide array of spandrel glasses, each designed for a specific function-- all designed for beauty.
This versatile product is created from clear float glass which is heat-strengthened with a colored lead-free ceramic firt, fire-fused to its interior surface.
Performance features:
This versatile product is created from clear float glass which is heat-strengthened with a colored lead-free ceramic firt, fire-fused to its interior surface.
Performance features:
- Combines the benefits of glass with a durable exterior opaque appearance, creating additional design options
- Never requires refinishing or expensive manitenance
- Available in a board range of standard colors or in custom colors
- Can also be used as an opacifier applied to the fourth surface of a thermopane insulating glass unit
Ceramic-Pattern Coated Glass
When it comes to creating a dramatic look, Dawson pattern glass offers architects a whole new dimension in design possibilities. This glass is created by silk screening and permanently fusing a lead-free ceramic frit coating onto the interior surface.
Performance features:
Performance features:
- Innovative coating process creates a distinctive look, yet still allows viewing from both sides of the glass
- Available in a nearly unlimited range of patterns and colors
- Lighter colors act as a daylight diffuser
- Coating also reflects and absorbs some solar energy
- In addition to the four standard patterns, the glass can be screened with virtually any custom design
- Choose standard colors--Lava Bronze, Bronze, Gunmetal Grey, Black, Green, Blue, White and Charcoal--or your own custom color
- Coatings can be applied to clear or tinted glass, and in combination with other Dawson products
Heat-Treated Glass
Transformed by reheating and quenching, the outer surfaces this glass are fixed in a state of compression, with the center core in compensating tension. It is available in heat-strengthened or fully-tempered glass.
Performance features:
Heat-Strengthened
Fully-Tempered
Performance features:
- Stronger than annealed glass and more resistant to windloading, thermal stress and impact
- Even after heat treatment, finished product retains its original thickness, rigidity, chemical composition, color and clarity
Heat-Strengthened
- Ideal for applications that do require added strength and thermal stress resistance, but do not require safety glazing
- Not subject to spontaneous breakage
Fully-Tempered
- Approximately four times stronger than annealed glass, and twice as strong as heat-strengthened glass, under uniform static loading
- Due to its diced break pattern, ideal for entrances, heavy traffic areas, fire breakout lights or any application where codes standards require safely glazing