When winter arrives, it brings more than just cold mornings and icy roads. The season puts pressure on every part of your vehicle, from the engine and tires to the battery. Yet one area that often suffers the most is the windshield. Glass is sensitive to temperature changes and exposure to the elements, which makes… Read more »
Laminated annealed glass has long been used in automotive windshields. Why? For one thing, the interlayer that bonds two pieces of glass together is flexible, intended to help mitigate head trauma upon impact. The laminated glass composite is intended to remain in place after glass breakage—broken glass adheres to the interlayer to maintain a barrier… Read more »
This has been a busy summer for the folks at Rothspeed, an after-market performance chassis and custom vehicle manufacturer located in Milton, Vermont. Their 100% carbon fiber SplitRay Coupe is now available and features a 6-inch wider cabin, an 800 hp custom engine and more. Weighing in at 2800 lbs, the Splitray boasts a top… Read more »
In early October, SSC’s hypercar Tuatara, driven by Oliver Webb, set a new world speed record at 316.11 mph. The event took place on a closed stretch of Nevada State Route 160. Webb reached a top speed of 331.15 mph in one direction, then 301.07 mph in the opposite direction, with an average speed of… Read more »
ProCurve Glass windshields provide a safe barrier for drivers and occupants in a variety of transportation applications, including custom automotive windshields. Recently, we supplied a windshield for automaker Delage’s D12 hypercar. The ¼ inch curved laminated windshield incorporated green glass, resulting in a visible light transmittance of 83% in compliance with ANSI Z26.1, the American… Read more »
Not all automotive vehicles are mass produced. Some are limited in the number produced and sold. ProCurve Glass has supplied curved laminated glass windshields for limited production automobiles for many years. These windshields meet automotive safety requirements as well as the creative and performance goals of the design team. Two exciting examples of limited production vehicles are the SplitRay®… Read more »
The glass demand for the auto industry continues to grow, and it is expected to become even more lucrative in the coming years. Technological development, financial stability, and raw material affluence are all increasing the market growth. Laminated glass for the auto industry will be playing a major role in the growth of this market…. Read more »