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Switchable Smart film Versus Smart Glass

How is Switchable smart glass made?

Switchable Laminated smart glass is a high-performance construction composite glass product in which two or more interlayers of organic polymer interlayer film, PVB and/or commonly EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) in the centre, and a layer of liquid crystal smart film, commonly known as polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) smart film are all sandwiched and bonded to adhere together between two layers of tempered glass under a heat and pressure process in an autoclave or oven/ furnace. 

This PDLC technology allows for the visual appearance of the glass to change from opaque to clear (or to dim settings in between) with the flip of a switch or at a touch of a button.

Once the glass has been laminated, it is sealed as one unit and is not exposed to the external elements such as: moisture, solvent or anything which may cause it to deteriorate over time.  Hence the production of smart glass is much more sophisticated than that of Switchable PDLC film.

In addition to the privacy protection function, laminated smart glass also has all the application characteristics of safety glass.

Switchable privacy glass technology enables you to select from a wide range of glass options for your project to maximize the optimal benefit of switchable privacy technology.

Switchable Smart Film

What is Smart Switchable Film?

Smart film technology allows switching from clear to opaque. Smart switchable film has two-layer in an electronic switchable film which contains polarizing liquid crystals. In a single click, opaque turns to the transparent. Normally, these crystals are randomly arranged, causing light to scatter when it passes through, creating the white appearance. When voltage is applied to electrodes build inside the film, the crystals line up, allowing light to pass through, which creates a clear window. It gives the ability to provide temporary clear or opaque to the space on demand.

The unique property of switchable smart film coupled with glass makes it eminently suitable for use as electronic glass window and partitions where you want light, as well as privacy at times just flipping a switch, can block one out sunlight and assure privacy inside with this innovative idea mark switchable glass technology can be used as reflective rear projection screen for LED or LCD projectors. It can be used as a partition in office and homes.

Switchable Smart Film, on the other hand, is divided into two categories which are self-adhesive smart switchable glass film and non-adhesive smart film (or called lamination smart film).

The Self-adhesive smart switchable glass film retrofitted on the surface of your existing glass.

The non-adhesive electric privacy film is mostly used for producing switchable glass and sometimes is installed to existing glass with special glue. Both films enhance your privacy and adds versatility to your environment. So, with the application of switchable film, you do not need to replace the window glass.

Features and Benefits

Using smart switchable privacy glass or film offers lots of advantages; here is a summary of some of the main features and benefits of using PDLC switchable privacy glass:

  • Aesthetic and clean: visual attention to interior (and exterior)
  • Offers privacy on demand.
  • Provides privacy and security with architectural integrity.
  • Projectable/can be used as a whiteboard; it eliminates the need for projection screens and dry erase boards.
  • Safety glass (standard): panels should meet safety glass requirements.
  • Can be made into impact-resistant glass (i.e., bulletproof)
  • No distracting shutters and drapes.

Privacy Protection

Noise Isolation

Smart Control

Long Working Time

Film Insert

Energy Saving

Security

Wireless Control

HD Projection

  • Saves energy by using natural lighting while maintaining privacy.
  • Environmentally friendly: reduces the waste associated with manufacturing curtains or drapes, low power consumption, blocks more than 99 percent ultraviolet light.
  • Optimal power conservation
  • Prevents buying blinds and curtains.
  • Block harmful UV and IR rays in sunlight.
  • Durable outdoors application in all weather conditions
  • Easily used for household and industrial purposes.

What are the applications of Switchable Smart Privacy Glass products?

Switchable Smart Privacy Glass is used to cover glass surfaces controlling light and heat indoors and provide privacy.

Below are the various applications of switchable smart privacy glass, (aka intelligent smart film) and:

  • Privacy windows and doors in household and office
  • Meeting & Conference room
  • Bathroom and shower
  • Glass partitions
  • Projection screen
  • Skylights
  • Bi-fold doors


Also served as

    • Electronic blinds/curtains
    • Solar control
    • Display cases
    • Sales counter
    • Control rooms
    • Bank/ATM doors