Process information
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| Location | GLO |
| Reference year | 2025 |
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| Use advice for data set | Cradle to grave with Module D (A+B+C+D) |
| Technical purpose of product or process | AIS Ceramic Frit is a type of enamel painted tempered glass that can be used for decorative purposes. It can be used in curtain walls, glazing systems, shower cubicles, glass doors, and partitions in architectural interiors & exteriors. |
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| Copyright | Yes |
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| Data set valid until | 2030 |
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| Technology description including background system | 1 Batch Mixer Mix of raw materials (silica, soda ash, lime, feldspar and dolomite) to which is added recycled glass (cullet) and other compounds. 2 Float Glass Production Raw materials are melted at 1550 ℃ in a furnace by fuel oil. Bubbles inside the glass are removed and the temperature is lowered to a level suitable for forming (1100 to 1300 ℃). The molten glass is fed into a bath of molten tin. The glass floats on this flat surface and is drawn off in a ribbon. Serrated wheels, or top rolls, pull and push the glass sideways depending on the desired thickness (from 3 to 12 millimeters). 3 Annealing Since the sharp temperature change causes distortion to appear in formed glass, temperature control is carried out to cool glass slowly. The glass is lifted onto conveyor rollers and passes through a controlled cooling tunnel measuring more than 150 meters in length. 4 Processing The frit is mixed with pigments and solvents to create a ceramic ink. This ink is applied to the surface of annealed glass using a fine mesh screen. The screen printing process allows for the creation of intricate patterns and designs on the glass surface. 5 Drying After printing, the glass is dried to remove any solvents from the ceramic ink, ensuring that the frit adheres properly to the glass surface. 6 Heat Treatment (Tempering) The dried glass is then subjected to heat treatment in a tempering furnace. This step fuses the frit to the glass surface, creating a permanent, durable coating that is resistant to abrasion, chemicals, and weathering. 7 Cooling and Inspection The tempered glass is gradually cooled to room temperature. It is then inspected for quality, ensuring that the frit has bonded correctly and that the glass meets the required specifications. 8 Storage and Dispatch The glass is then stored in warehouses, and which are then dispatched to the corresponding locations. |
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Modelling and validation
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| Compliance |
Compliance system name
EN 15804+A2 (EF 3.1)
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Approval of overall compliance
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Nomenclature compliance
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Methodological compliance
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Review compliance
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Documentation compliance
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Quality compliance
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| Compliance |
Compliance system name
ISO 14025
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Approval of overall compliance
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Nomenclature compliance
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Methodological compliance
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Review compliance
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Documentation compliance
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Quality compliance
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Administrative information
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2025-07-04T08:18:20.089Z |
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| UUID | 69835f02-b162-40d2-437f-08ddae541f54 |
| Date of last revision | 2025-06-30T16:35:00.415+05:30 |
| Data set version | 08.01.003 |
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| Registration authority |
The International EPD System
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| Registration number | EPD-IES-0024591:002 |
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| Copyright | Yes |
| License type | Free of charge for all users and uses |
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Environmental indicators
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