Products — Glass & Glazing

Float, Tempered and Solar Control Glass for Hot-Climate Construction

Glass is one of the quieter strengths of Russian heavy industry, and the 223 listings from 41 suppliers here reflect a full processing chain: 67 float and sheet glass positions, 43 tempered glass listings, 18 solar control products, laminated glass (14), insulated glass units (14) and window glass. Beyond standard architectural sheets you will find specialised items — optical crown glass, transport glazing for buses and rail vehicles, and low-emissivity coated glass in the 6–8 mm thicknesses favoured for commercial facades.

For buyers in the Middle East and North Africa, the solar control and multifunctional coated ranges deserve particular attention: they are produced on modern magnetron coating lines and cut cooling loads in glazed buildings, while costing noticeably less than Western European equivalents. Tempered and laminated safety glass is certified under GOST 30698 and GOST 30826 respectively, with fragmentation and impact test protocols supplied on request.

  • Formats: jumbo and split sheets, cut-to-size, and assembled IGUs to your dimension lists.
  • Order basis: typically from one A-frame stillage or 20-foot container of around 20 tonnes.
  • Packing: seaworthy wooden crates with cork separators and desiccant; transit insurance arranged on CIF terms.
  • Documents: conformity certificates, coating performance data (light transmission, solar factor, U-value) and test protocols.

Send your cutting list or facade specification as a sourcing request and processing plants will quote per square metre.

FAQ

How is glass packed to survive a 40-day sea voyage?
Plants pack export glass vertically in braced wooden crates or steel A-frames, with cork or foam separators between sheets and desiccant inside the wrapping. Crates are rated for port handling, and a transit breakage allowance of 2–3 percent is standard in contracts. Insurance against breakage is normally arranged when buying on CIF terms.
Can insulated glass units be made to my window schedule?
Yes. IGU lines assemble units to individual dimension lists, with your choice of glass combination, spacer width, gas filling and edge sealant. You send a cutting schedule in a spreadsheet; the plant confirms feasibility of each line, quotes per unit and labels every IGU with its position number for site logistics.
What performance data is available for solar control glass?
Coated products come with measured light transmission, solar factor, reflectance and U-value figures, plus durability classification of the coating. For facade projects, suppliers can provide samples of 200 by 300 mm or larger so your consultant can verify colour rendering and reflectivity under local light before committing to volume.
What is the usual minimum order for export glass?
Economics favour full crates: roughly 2–4 tonnes per position and around 20 tonnes per 20-foot container. Mixed containers combining float, tempered and coated glass from one plant are common. Cut-to-size and IGU orders are quoted by area, typically from 100–200 square metres per specification.
Is tempered glass certified for safety applications?
Tempered glass is tested under GOST 30698 for fragmentation and mechanical strength, and laminated glass under GOST 30826, which parallels EN 12150 and EN 14449 requirements. Test protocols and EAC conformity documents ship with the cargo and are generally accepted for tender pre-qualification, with local re-testing possible where regulators require it.