Laminated Spherical Glass, One of Our Excellence Works Designed for the Nautical Sector

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Isoclima

19/01/2022

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Extreme geometries, 3D curvatures, and image precision. Talking about our laminated spherical glass means understanding the basics of geometry and applying them to a product that truly challenges the laws of calculation and form.

The glass we’re discussing today is one of the finest works we’ve created in the heart of our Saletto plant, specifically designed for yachts. The 3D Spherical Glass is not just any product; it is one of the most prestigious and exclusive types of glass available on the market, created by Isoclima Group. Want to know more? Immerse yourself in this brief story where we explain how we developed and created laminated spherical glass, a product of high engineering and aesthetics designed for the naval sector.

Innovation is at Our Core


Those who turn to Isoclima Group are individuals with clear and precise ideas, which need to be translated into high-end, top-quality products. Meeting every client’s request is a duty, while exceeding expectations is a pleasure. At our state-of-the-art facilities, we have created a laminated spherical glazing system for yachts and mega yachts with the following features:

  • Chemically tempered glass
  • Large dimensions: A2729 x L1460
  • 3D multi-radius curvature with a cross-section of an average 3800mm and a vertical section of 1004mm
  • Accurate geometry control
  • Optical control with significant image distortion reduction

The 3D curvatures are achieved through multiple layers of laminated glass with minimal tolerance deviations between sheets. This work, already at the forefront of technical innovation for the marine world, also involves eliminating delaminations caused by the complex geometry, making it an extremely advanced and futuristic product that has no adhesion issues.

Behind these innovations in the naval sector, such as laminated spherical glass, are the brilliant minds of Isoclima’s technical department—professionals who are able to translate the desires of yacht owners into unmatched products in terms of quality, technique, and crew safety. How do we make all this possible? Thanks to continuous idea and vision exchange with the client, from the development phase to installation at shipyards. Technically, this is called co-engineering, but we simply call it the “Isoclima approach.”

But That’s Not All

In Saletto, we’re testing something truly groundbreaking: a chemical tempering system for glass up to 10 meters, added to our existing 10-meter curvature system. We are developing and testing this, and we already know that it will be a decisive step toward even more advanced and innovative manufacturing processes.

Excellence in Service to Nature


Many might think that an advanced production process like ours—whether for laminated spherical glass, the naval sector, or all of Isoclima’s products—could be highly polluting and harmful to the ecosystem. On the contrary, our manufacturing processes not only have environmental certifications for the protection of the planet but are also carried out in production facilities that hold the most important European and international certifications. We adhere to high-quality standards with great care and pleasure. That’s right, pleasure: respecting nature and investing significant financial resources to do so is something we are happy to do. It’s an obligation to the planet, and our clients are the first to care about this aspect. We don’t want to disappoint their expectations, which is why even with complex technological products, we never forget one important value: respect for nature. And perhaps, if we think about it, in the laminated spherical glass, we’ve followed the sinuous shapes of certain landscapes and natural elements, because what one sees through our glass always offers a beauty that remains a constant source of inspiration.

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