Automotive
NSG/Pilkington makes a wide range of automotive glazings for new vehicles and for replacement markets, offering full systems capability to customers, from initial design to final product.
The Group’s products include advanced solar control glass for passenger comfort, glass heating systems to control condensation and icing, security glazing and glazing systems, including encapsulations, extrusions and components added after basic manufacture.
Solar Control Glazing
Glass that reduces the effects of solar heat build-up inside the car.
- improves passenger comfort
- reduces air conditioner and therefore engine load, increasing fuel economy
- reduces ultraviolet transmissions, increasing the life of interior materials.
Glazing Systems
Any components or features added after basic manufacturing to increase value to the customer.
Examples include door cassettes or door modules: where internal door components are mounted on a frame. These are inserted in the door, significantly reducing assembly time. In encapsulation, the window frame or gasket are moulded directly onto the glass in a closed mold process.
Laminated Sideglazings
Composite glass/polymer side glazings, that help reduce noise, increase protection against intruders and increase resistance to object penetration.
Integrated Antennas
Glazing fitted either with wired or printed TV/radio/mobile antennas.
Acoustic Glazing
Special laminated interlayers help reduce the effect of wind, tyre and engine noise and improve voice recognition inside the vehicle.
Rooflights
Large area sunroofs that increase the amount of light entering the vehicle, creating a greater feeling of space and openness to the environment.
Water-repellent glass
Water-repellent glass that improved visibility and safety for automobiles.