Silk Screening

Goldray's Silkscreened Ceramic Frit is an enamel ink that is applied to the glass and permanently fused to the surface at temperatures in excess of 1200°F. Multiple colors, effects and patterns can be created. When design detail and budget are important, this product is the most cost-effective, flexible and durable way of applying decoration to glass.

Goldray Glass creates and manufactures their screens in-house. This provides a savings of both time and money for our customers, as well as allowing us to keep reasonable lead times.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Cost effective, low maintenance solution to many design needs.
• Highly durable, abrasion resistant, and long lasting.
• Available in a myriad of colors and patterns.
• May be recycled at the end of its useful life.
• Available in laminated or monolithic form.

Availability

Glass Thickness:

Any combination of flat glass 3mm (1/8") to 19mm (3/4").

Patterns:

Large selection of in-house patterns and comprehensive graphics lab for creating custom patterns.

Colors:

Goldray's Ceramic Frit comes in a virtually limitless color palette.

Surface:

Exterior applications must be on an interior surface and not exposed to the elements, unless specified as First Surface Ceramic Frit.

Heat Treating:

This product is available on either fully tempered or heat strengthened glass..

Edgework:

Standard edgework for Silkscreened Ceramic Frit glass is a seamed edge. Polishing and grinding also available

Fabrication:

Fabrication for installation and hardware is available. See Goldray's Fabrication Limitations for more information.

Technical Data

Film Thickness:

~50 microns

Acid Resistance:

15 min. 10% Citric Acid produces slight iridescence.

Alkali Resistance:

<.10 weight loss

Heavy Metal Release:

N/A

Average Opacity:

Varies upon pattern and application

Applicable Industry Standards

ASTM C1036

Standard Specification for Flat Glass

ASTM C1048

Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass

ASTM C1172

Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass