The reason why this type of windshield is lighter is that the sheets of glass are thinner by about 5mm or 4mm.
What is a laminated windsheild.
Laminated glass is a type of safety glass that holds together when shattered.
This is because it s more durable than tempered glass more expensive to make and stronger structurally than tempered glass is.
Laminated windshields are key components of a vehicle s structural integrity.
The application of laminated glass at the front of automobiles provides penetration protection and is therefore a critical safety requirement.
Modern windshields are generally made of laminated safety glass a type of treated glass which consists of typically two curved sheets of glass with a plastic layer laminated between them for safety and bonded into the window frame.
It s composed of 3 layers.
Motorbike windshields are often made of high impact polycarbonate or acrylic plastic.
Acoustic windshields have an acoustic film between the two parts of plastic.
The way this glass is formed is by taking two pieces of thin glass and bonding them together by a piece of plastic.
Laminated safety glass is reserved for your windshield only.