{"id":45,"date":"2025-02-05T11:55:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T08:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winddemo.com\/tgrup\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2025-05-28T15:42:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T12:42:43","slug":"heat-soak-test-hst","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tgrupcam.com\/index.php\/market-offer\/special-glass\/heat-soak-test-hst\/","title":{"rendered":"Heat Soak Test \u2013 HST"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"45\" class=\"elementor elementor-45\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bfee545 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2bfee545\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;opacity-fan&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 283.5 19.6\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" style=\"opacity:0.33\" d=\"M0 0L0 18.8 141.8 4.1 283.5 18.8 283.5 0z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" style=\"opacity:0.33\" d=\"M0 0L0 12.6 141.8 4 283.5 12.6 283.5 0z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" style=\"opacity:0.33\" d=\"M0 0L0 6.4 141.8 4 283.5 6.4 283.5 0z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M0 0L0 1.2 141.8 4 283.5 1.2 283.5 0z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ef33b39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ef33b39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HEAT SOAK TEST - HST<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34dc5698 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"34dc5698\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7af5518b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7af5518b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ABOUT HEAT SOAK TEST - HST<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77c59f0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77c59f0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At <strong>T Grup Cam<\/strong>, we perform <strong>Heat Soak Testing (HST)<\/strong> to enhance the <strong>safety and reliability<\/strong> of our <strong>toughened glass<\/strong>. This process helps <strong>reduce the risk of spontaneous breakage<\/strong> caused by <strong>nickel sulfide (NiS) inclusions<\/strong>, ensuring <strong>higher durability and performance<\/strong> in demanding applications.<\/p><p><strong>What is Heat Soak Testing?<\/strong><\/p><p>The <strong>HST process<\/strong> involves placing <strong>toughened glass<\/strong> in a controlled <strong>heat soak chamber<\/strong>, where it is heated to approximately <strong>290\u00b0C (554\u00b0F)<\/strong> for a specific period. This controlled heating accelerates the <strong>expansion of any nickel sulfide inclusions<\/strong>, causing defective glass to break <strong>before installation<\/strong>, rather than after being put into use.<\/p><p><strong>Benefits of HST:<\/strong><\/p><p>\u2705 <strong>Prevents Spontaneous Breakage<\/strong> \u2013 Detects and eliminates glass with hidden impurities.<br \/>\u2705 <strong>Enhanced Safety &amp; Reliability<\/strong> \u2013 Ensures only <strong>high-quality, defect-free<\/strong> glass is installed.<br \/>\u2705 <strong>Compliance with International Standards<\/strong> \u2013 Meets industry safety regulations for <strong>building fa\u00e7ades, balustrades, and structural glazing<\/strong>.<br \/>\u2705 <strong>Essential for Critical Applications<\/strong> \u2013 Recommended for <strong>high-risk areas such as curtain walls, overhead glazing, and public spaces<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Applications:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Fa\u00e7ades &amp; Curtain Walls<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Glass Balustrades &amp; Railings<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Skylights &amp; Roof Glazing<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Structural Glass Elements<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High-Risk Public Spaces<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>By integrating <strong>Heat Soak Testing<\/strong>, <strong>T Grup Cam<\/strong> ensures that our <strong>toughened glass meets the highest safety standards<\/strong>, providing <strong>peace of mind and long-term reliability<\/strong> for architects, engineers, and project developers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bd595ba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1bd595ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;background_motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6939f4e5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6939f4e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a2c90ec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a2c90ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10d90f6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10d90f6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does the Heat Soak Test (HST) Work with Toughened Glass?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df66167 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5df66167\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At <strong>T Grup Cam<\/strong>, we prioritize <strong>safety and durability<\/strong> in all our <strong>toughened glass products<\/strong>. Understanding the risk of <strong>spontaneous breakage due to nickel sulfide (NiS) inclusions<\/strong> has led to the development of the <strong>Heat Soak Test (HST)<\/strong>\u2014a <strong>preventive method<\/strong> that identifies and eliminates defective glass before installation.<\/p><p>During <strong>HST<\/strong>, the <strong>toughened glass<\/strong> is heated to approximately <strong>290\u00b0C<\/strong> for a specified duration, as per <strong>international safety standards<\/strong>. This process accelerates <strong>any hidden nickel sulfide expansion<\/strong>, causing nearly <strong>99% of defective panes<\/strong> to break inside the controlled testing chamber rather than after installation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51a0e7d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"51a0e7d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1711a5df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1711a5df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Should You Choose HST Toughened Glass?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f21b470 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f21b470\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With increasing <strong>safety regulations<\/strong> and heightened awareness among <strong>architects, contractors, and investors<\/strong>, many large-scale projects now <strong>require<\/strong> HST-tested glass.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Prevents Costly Replacements<\/strong> \u2013 Broken glass must be <strong>promptly replaced<\/strong>, often requiring <strong>lifting cranes or specialized equipment<\/strong>, leading to <strong>high repair costs<\/strong>.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Enhances Building Security<\/strong> \u2013 A <strong>broken fa\u00e7ade or glazing unit<\/strong> can leave buildings <strong>vulnerable<\/strong>, compromising security and access control.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Reduces Injury Risks &amp; Legal Issues<\/strong> \u2013 If a <strong>high-elevation glass pane<\/strong> shatters, even <strong>small, blunt-edged fragments<\/strong> can <strong>injure pedestrians<\/strong> below, leading to <strong>legal liabilities for building owners and managers<\/strong>.<\/p><p>At <strong>T Grup Cam<\/strong>, we ensure that our <strong>HST toughened glass meets the highest safety standards<\/strong>, providing <strong>peace of mind, durability, and reliability<\/strong> for modern <strong>architectural and industrial applications<\/strong>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-499595c3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"499595c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525b3c1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"525b3c1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT WE CAN OFFER<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3058ebd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3058ebd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Glass\nthickness\n[mm]<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Minimum panel\ndimensions\n[mm]<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Maximum\npanel dimensions\n[mm]<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4-19<\/td>\n<td>Minimum dimension\n\nof longer side 400 mm<\/td>\n<td>3210 x 8000<\/td>\n\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d10d100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d10d100\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:4,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;background_motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302d0a7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"302d0a7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We constantly modify our manufacturing processes and change habits to limit the negative effect on the environment.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f39d505 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f39d505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In order to facilitate the changes, we have adopted ISO 14001, the worldwide management system for environmental protection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5813ce90 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5813ce90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/tgrupcam.com\/index.php\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HEAT SOAK TEST &#8211; HST ABOUT HEAT SOAK TEST &#8211; HST At T Grup Cam, we perform Heat Soak Testing (HST) to enhance the safety and reliability of our toughened glass. This process helps reduce the risk of spontaneous breakage caused by nickel sulfide (NiS) inclusions, ensuring higher durability and performance in demanding applications. 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