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KINGSTAR GLASS

Dark Blue Reflective Glass Supplier | Solar Control & Aesthetic

KINGSTAR BUILDING GLASS Dark Blue Reflective Glass is a high-performance solar control architectural glass featuring a durable metal oxide coating applied via the float glass process. This coating provides a deep blue reflective appearance that delivers superior solar heat rejection, effective glare reduction, and daytime privacy while maintaining optimal visible light transmission. The reflective coating offers a distinctive aesthetic that complements modern architectural designs—its appearance

Product Detail

Dark blue reflective glass is a solar control architectural glass manufactured by applying a durable metal oxide coating to high-quality float glass through an online pyrolytic coating process or Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technology . The coating is chemically bonded to the glass surface, creating a uniform reflective layer that is highly durable and resistant to wear.

The deep blue reflective appearance offers a distinctive aesthetic that sets buildings apart—unlike other glass colors, blue glass reflects the sky, creating a facade that visually integrates with its environment. Viewed from different angles, the color tone can appear lighter or darker, adding dynamic visual interest to the building envelope. The coating effectively controls solar energy radiation, blocks far-infrared radiation, and filters sunlight to reduce glare while adding aesthetic appeal to the building appearance.

How Dark Blue Reflective Glass Works

Dark blue reflective glass combines three key technologies for optimal performance:

Reflective Coating: A thin layer of metal oxide applied to the glass surface that reflects a portion of incoming solar radiation, reducing the amount of heat that enters the building while providing the distinctive blue reflective appearance.

Solar Control: The coating effectively controls solar energy radiation, blocks far-infrared radiation, and reduces heat penetration, helping to keep interiors cool and bringing power consumption down .

Glare Reduction: The combination of high light reflectance and low light transmittance provides visual comfort against direct sunlight and ensures daytime privacy, even in buildings with large glazed areas.

Key Features

Distinctive dark blue reflective appearance: Creates a dynamic, visually engaging facade that changes with viewing angles and lighting conditions.
Solar heat rejection: Reduces solar heat transmission, lowering cooling loads and energy costs.
Glare reduction: Provides visual comfort against direct sunlight.
Daytime privacy: High light reflectance and low light transmittance create a one-way observation effect.
Durable coating: Metal oxide coating is chemically bonded to the glass surface, resistant to wear and environmental exposure.
Versatile processing: Can be cut, tempered, heat-strengthened, laminated, and screen-printed without affecting the coating.
Thermal insulation: Low radiating rate (e < 0.1) provides effective heat preservation in winter.
Multiple thickness options: Available from 4mm to 10mm.

Performance Parameters

Typical Performance Values for Dark Blue Reflective Glass (6mm)

Parameter	Value
Visible Light Transmittance	16%
Visible Light Reflectance	11-20%
Direct Solar Transmittance	~39%
Direct Solar Reflectance	~49%
Shading Coefficient (SC)	0.55
SHGC	0.517
U-Value (Summer)	5.243 W/m²K
U-Value (Winter)	5.808 W/m²K
Radiating Rate	< 0.1

Note: Performance values are typical and may vary by specific product and configuration. Contact our technical team for project-specific performance calculations.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Glass Type	Float Glass with Online Reflective Coating
Coating Type	Metal Oxide (Pyrolytic / CVD)
Thickness Range	4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm
Maximum Size	Up to 3300mm × 6000mm
Standard Sizes	1220×1830mm, 1524×2134mm, 1830×2440mm, 3300×2140mm, 3300×2250mm, 3300×2440mm
Color	Dark Blue
Radiating Rate	e < 0.1
Processing Options	Annealed, Heat-Treated (Tempered), Laminated, Insulating Glass Units (IGU), Screen-Printed
Glass Substrates	Clear Float, Body-Tinted Glass
Available Configurations	Monolithic, Tempered (EN 12150), Laminated, Insulating Glass Units (IGU)
Certifications	ISO 9001, CE, CCC
Lead Time	10 to 20 days after order confirmation
Packaging	Protective film, interleaving paper, edge protectors, seaworthy wooden crates

Processing Capabilities

Dark blue reflective glass is highly versatile in processing:

Annealed: Can be used as single glazing.
Heat-Treatment: Fully compatible with tempering and heat-strengthening.
Lamination: Can be laminated with the coating placed outside the laminate (coating on face 4).
Insulating Glass Units: Can be assembled into IGUs with the coating placed on face 2 (at the interior).
Edge Deletion: No edge deletion of the coating is needed.
Additional Processing: Can be screen-printed or enameled.

Applications

Exterior Architectural Applications:

Building facades and curtain walls
Commercial building glazing
Office towers and corporate headquarters
Hotels and hospitality venues
Residential buildings

Interior Applications:

Interior partitions and room dividers
Decorative wall panels
Furniture and cabinet doors

Commercial and Institutional:

Schools and educational facilities
Industrial buildings
Retail stores and shopping centers

Why Choose KINGSTAR BUILDING GLASS Dark Blue Reflective Glass?

Superior solar control: Effectively reduces solar heat transmission, lowering cooling loads and energy costs.
Distinctive aesthetic: Deep blue reflective appearance that changes with viewing angles, creating a dynamic, visually engaging facade.
Durable coating: Metal oxide coating is chemically bonded to the glass surface—will not peel, fade, or wear over time.
Daytime privacy: One-way observation effect provides privacy while allowing natural light transmission.
Versatile processing: Can be tempered, laminated, and used in IGUs without affecting the coating.
Complete processing capabilities: Cutting, tempering, laminating, and IGU assembly under one roof.
Custom solutions: Custom sizes, thicknesses, and configurations available.
10 years of industry expertise: With a decade of dedicated experience in glass manufacturing and export, KINGSTAR BUILDING GLASS has delivered reflective glass solutions to projects across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Quality assurance: Strict quality control from raw material selection to final packaging, ensuring consistent color, uniform coating, and reliable processing.

Ready to specify dark blue reflective glass for your next architectural project? Share your requirements with our technical team for custom dark blue reflective glass solutions. We will provide color samples, performance data, thermal calculations, and a competitive quote tailored to your project requirements, backed by a decade of glass manufacturing expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the difference between dark blue reflective glass and blue tinted glass?
A: Dark blue reflective glass has a metal oxide coating applied to the surface that reflects solar radiation and provides a reflective appearance. Blue tinted glass has color pigments mixed throughout the glass melt, resulting in a translucent rather than reflective appearance. Dark blue reflective glass offers superior solar control, glare reduction, and daytime privacy compared to tinted glass.

Q2: Can dark blue reflective glass be tempered or used in insulating glass units?
A: Yes. Dark blue reflective glass is fully compatible with tempering, laminating, and insulating glass unit fabrication. The coating is chemically bonded to the glass surface and will not be affected by the tempering process. For IGUs, the coating is typically placed on surface 2 (at the interior of the unit).

Q3: What thicknesses and sizes are available for dark blue reflective glass?
A: KINGSTAR BUILDING GLASS offers dark blue reflective glass in thicknesses from 4mm to 10mm. Standard sizes include 1220×1830mm, 1524×2134mm, 1830×2440mm, 3300×2140mm, 3300×2250mm, and 3300×2440mm. Maximum size is up to 3300mm × 6000mm. Custom sizes are available upon request.

Tinted Glass is produced by the float process with the addition of small quantities of metaloxides to color the normal clear glass mix. This coloration is achieved through adding metaloxides at the smelting stage. Addition of color does not affect the basic properties of the glass, even though visible light reflectance will be slightly higher than clear glass.

Tinted float glass can reduce transmission of the sun's harmful rays by up to 80% thus minimizing fading to interior furnishings.

The comprehensive range of soft natural colors compliments and harmonizes with modern building materials to provide an exciting and different look to new or existing buildings. Could be easily cut, bent, insulated, lami nated, lacquered, coated, tempered or heat strengthened and in addition can be silk-screened.

Colors : Bronze, Dark Bronze, Euro Grey,Dark Grey,French Green,Dark Green, Ford Blue, Dark Blue,Pink, etc.

Thickness : 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm, etc.

Sizes: 1524x2134mm, 1650x2140mm, 2140x3300mm, 2250x3210mm, 2250x3300mm, 2440x3300mm and 2140x3660mm, etc

Discover the perfect fusion of style, sustainability, and performance with KINGSTAR BUILDING GLASS's Dark Blue Reflective Glass. Manufactured using advanced CVD technology, our glass delivers exceptional solar control and a striking aesthetic. It is the ideal choice for architects, developers, and distributors looking to create modern, energy-efficient buildings.

Addressing Your Core Concerns as a Glass Importer:

Will the coating scratch or degrade during transport and processing?We understand that coating durability is critical for your operations. Our Dark Blue Reflective Glass is a 'hard-coated' (On-line CVD) glass. The coating is fused to the glass at high temperatures during production, making it exceptionally robust and scratch-resistant. This ensures it can withstand the rigors of international shipping and handling, and can be easily cut, tempered, or laminated in your facility without special equipment, minimizing waste and processing errors.

How can this glass help my clients save money and what makes it a good sell?

Your clients are looking for value beyond aesthetics. Our glass provides a powerful selling point: significant energy savings. By reflecting a large portion of solar heat, it dramatically reduces a building's air conditioning costs. For your customers—be they developers or building owners—this translates directly to lower operational expenses and a higher property value. You can confidently market it as a premium, energy-efficient solution that offers a tangible return on investment.

Can you guarantee a stable supply and secure packaging for long-distance shipping?

As a dedicated exporter, KINGSTAR BUILDING GLASS prioritizes supply chain reliability. We offer consistent production schedules to meet your inventory needs. Furthermore, all our glass is packed in strong, seaworthy wooden crates with protective layers to prevent breakage and moisture damage during transit. You can trust that your order will arrive safely and on time, ready for immediate distribution or processing.

Key Features & Benefits Summary:

Superior Solar Control: Reduces heat gain and lowers energy costs.

Stunning Aesthetic Appeal: Offers a modern, sophisticated mirror-like finish.

Enhanced Privacy & Comfort: Provides excellent daytime privacy and reduces glare.

Exceptional Durability & Versatility: Hard coating allows for easy processing (tempering, laminating, etc.).

FAQ

Q1: Can this glass help reduce my building's energy costs?

A1: Absolutely. By reflecting a large amount of solar heat, our Dark Blue Reflective Glass significantly reduces the load on your HVAC system. This leads to lower energy consumption and reduced electricity bills, a key selling point for your clients, especially those in warmer climates.

Q2: What is the difference between your 'hard-coated' glass and 'soft-coated' glass?

A2: Our glass is 'hard-coated' (On-line CVD), meaning the coating is fused to the glass during manufacturing, making it extremely durable. It can be easily handled, cut, and tempered. This durability is a major advantage for fabricators and installers compared to the more delicate soft-coated glass.

Q3: What are the main applications for this glass?

A3: It is ideal for exterior applications on commercial and residential buildings. This includes glass curtain walls, office windows, hotel facades, and any project where your clients prioritize aesthetic appeal, energy efficiency, and daytime privacy.