OVENWARE - BAKEWARE - COOKWARE
BREAK-RESISTANT GLASS
BY LUMINARC
HAMMER A
NAIL INTO A BOARD WITH A WATER GLASS?
We don't recommend
doing this, however this is exactly what they were doing at a trade show
to demonstrate the strength and durability of fully tempered break and
chip-resistant glass.
You can't do this with all Luminarc Classico products, however you will
be amazed with the strength and durability of fully tempered glass bakeware.
In 2005 Arcuisine
was folded into
Arc Internationals Luminarc line as Luminarc Classico.
LUMINARC CLASSICO -
fully tempered break and chip-resistant glass is five times stronger then
non-tempered glassware. Fully Tempered to resist impact and thermal shock
this glassware is break and chip-resistant, oven safe, freezer safe, dishwasher
safe, and microwave safe. Classico cookware has a special micro-smooth
easy-clean surface. Please, for best performance, do not use abrasive
powders or scrubbers to clean Classico cookware as they can damage the
micro-smooth surface.
LUMINARC
CLASSICO Extra Resistant Tempered Glass Ovenware is recommended
by the manufacturer for use with traditional and microwave ovens, grills,
refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher safe. May be used over a flame on
your stovetop or on an electric stove element with a diffuser and on a
moderate heat. Avoid placing the hot dish onto a cold or wet surface,
or pouring cold liquid into a very hot dish.
Temperature
range -40° C / -40° F to +300° C / +472° F
FULLY TEMPERED
glassware is created by slowly heating, then quickly cooling specially
formulated glass one or more times. This process is very similar to tempering
of steel in the manufacturing of quality knives or tools. Tempering produce
multiple layers within the glass that strengthens the glass, increasing
the impact resistance more than five times. Tempering also eliminates
stress points to withstand temperature extremes.
Other manufacturers offer tempered
glasses, however this often is just tempering the rim and not the whole
glass.
SAFETY - Because of
its strength fully tempered glass forms small popcorn size pellets, not
large knife like shards when it breaks. Because you are much less likely
to get a serious injury from these small pieces tempered glass is often
called "safety glass." Examples of tempered glass in everyday
use are glass shower doors, and automobile side and rear windows. Modern
building codes require the use of tempered glass in windows that start
closer then eighteen inches to the floor and all doors.
WHEN DOES IT BREAK?
- Fully tempered glass may not break when it is damaged. Damage by impact
after slipping or dropping on a hard surface seems to be the most often
reported cause. The stress is often stored and it may be released, by
shattering, weeks or months later sometimes without obvious cause. Thermal
stress often precipitates stress-relief shattering. The release of the
stored stress may cause the glass to scatter popcorn like pieces over
a large area. Do not continue to use tempered glass that is damaged, it
should be recycled and replaced with undamaged glass. |