DE-ICING AND DEFOGGING WIRED and METALIC COATED HEATED WINDSCREEN

Strip Tinning Automotive is a supplier of Tinned Copper busbar for the electrically wired heated windscreen manufactory worldwide, electrically heated windscreen are designed to keep glass vision area free from ice and fog even under extreme cold conditions. The heating of the glass is achieved by a Tungsten wire, microns thick, and arranged in the PVB (Poly vinyl butyl) interlayer in sinusoidal form. The result is a near invisible mesh that can create enough heat for the glass surface to reach as high as 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

Electrically heated windows can be adapted to the special requirements 75 watts per square foot (7 to 8 watts per DM2) is the most common heating capacity. Thermostatic controls must be used for wattages exceeding 75 watts per square foot. The glass comes with standard terminal block commonly mounted at the top center and has spare sensors. Wire grid or oxide heating film is available pending desired heating capacity.

• Heated for Defrosting and Deicing Car windscreen and windows

• Replacement Glass and Windows

• Conversion from Unheated to Heated

• Commercial or Military Application

Heating is achieved by supplying power to a micro-fine tungsten wire arranged in the vinyl interlayer in a sinusoidal form (wave). The electrically charged wire creates a heated surface able to de-mist or de-ice in the most severe conditions. The glass surface can reach as high as 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

In moderate climates 7 to 8 W/Dm2 (75W/sq ft) of heating is common and does not require a controller. 16 watts per DM2 (150 watts per square foot) is common on vessels such as icebreakers and coast guard ships. Anything exceeding 8 watts requires a thermostatic control.

Electrically heated glass consists of 2 or more layers of solid tempered safety glass combined with any of the above glass, sandwiching PVB and heating element. Heating element can be either resistive wire or oxide film.

The glass normally comes with standard terminal block commonly mounted at the top center and has spare sensors. Illustrated here, the terminal block is mounted at the bottom.

Off Road and Rail Applications

Heated glass for off road or rail vehicles can be offered in lower voltage requirements such as 12V DC.

Glass composition is similar to marine application except chemically toughened glass is used in some cases.

Connection can be through surface mounted terminal block or through the edge of the frame.

The advantage lies inside the glass itself. Whether you choose invisible wires or an invisible metallic coating, either can efficiently remove ice or mist in the coldest temperatures. Allowing you to enjoy clear visibility with no scraping or waiting required.

Even in temperatures as cold as -10°C, Heated Windscreen can remove ice and mist in less than five minutes.