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 glassware. You can't do this with all Arcoroc, Arcopal, Arcuisine, Arcoflam and Duralex products, however you will be amazed with the strength and durability of fully tempered glassware & dinnerware.

ARCOROC, ARCOPAL, & DURALEX DINNERWARE - fully tempered break and chip-resistant dinnerware is five times stronger then china. Tempered to resist impact and thermal shock fully tempered dinnerware is break and chip-resistant, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe. Fully tempered dinnerware is half the thickness of China saving space in your china cabinet.

ARCOROC & DURALEX GLASSWARE - fully tempered break and chip-resistant glassware is five times stronger then non-tempered glassware. Fully Tempered to resist impact and thermal shock this glassware is break and chip-resistant, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe.

ARCUISINE & DURALEX BAKEWARE - 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, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe.

ARCOFLAM STOVETOP & BAKEWARE - 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, dishwasher safe, and microwave safe.

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 seems to be the most often reported cause. The stress is stored and it may be released by shattering weeks or months later without obvious cause. Thermal stress often precipitates shattering. The release of the stored stress may cause the glass to scatter over a large area. Do not continue to use tempered glass that is damaged, it should be recycled and replaced with undamaged glass.

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