The task of the glazing supplier does not end when the glass is shaped. NSG Group also provides the vehicle assembler with a variety of glazing systems, each designed to simplify the glazing installation process.
As well as the efficiencies provided at the vehicle assembly plant, modular product solutions are also viewed by the carmakers as a practical way of enhancing both a vehicle's styling and aerodynamics.
Encapsulation, or moulding, provides a modular glass assembly with a multifunctional gasket around the rim of the glass, utilising injection-moulding technology. This gasket can provide many features from a single moulding process, including an aesthetic finish to the glazing, water management, integrated attachment pins or clips, and mounting brackets or hinges.