We answer the questions “How does a heated automotive glass work and how can it be tested professionally?” Nowadays, heated backlights are part of the basic design of every vehicle, but heated windscreens are becoming more and more popular.

Pilkington Suncool™ comprises a range of high performance off-line coated solar control and low-emissivity glass products. Products from the Pilkington Suncool™ range are also available on our low-iron Pilkington Optiwhite ™ substrate offering enhanced clarity and aesthetics.

Pilkington Automotive 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 manufacturing.

Pilkington energiKare™ double glazing contains an optimised combination of glass, spacer bar and gas fill to achieve the best Window Energy Rating (WER) or U-value for each window application;

The Pilkington Activ™ range of products combines both self-cleaning and solar control properties, helping to keep the glass cleaner and clearer. The ideal glass solution for conservatories and orangeries.

Enhanced Visibility Glass products to optimise visibility across a wide range of ambient conditions and lighting levels. In this product category, transparency and aesthetics go hand in hand. The glass products not only meet but exceed expectations.

Glass with unique characteristics used in both building and non-building applications. Our range of products includes coated or non-coated glass of various substrates, that are used for internal or external buildings, as well as for non-building applications. Our Special Applications range covers:

Pilkington Automotive provides high quality glazing systems, solutions and value-added products to the Original Equipment manufacturers of specialised transport and utility vehicles, including: Buses and coaches Trucks Trams and Metro systems Locomotives Train carriages Special cars and vans Recreational vehicles Tractors and combine harvesters

From new homes to older traditional buildings, Pilkington energiKare™ Triple delivers the best possible energy efficiency surpassing the best performing double glazed Insulating Glass Units (IGUs). Advances in technology have made windows a larger contributor to the energy efficiency of new homes.

Increasingly, glazing systems rather than a simple piece of glass are being supplied to the vehicle manufacturers. Much of this value-added activity is undertaken once the glass has been laminated or tempered. Glazing systems help to simplify the vehicle assembly process.