Glass is considered one of the most unique materials and is widely used in various fields of science, technology, production and everyday life. Glass owes its popularity to certain properties, among which:
- transparency;
- strength;
- chemical inertness. Glass practically does not react with most known chemical compounds, including aggressive media - acids, alkalis, and salt solutions. Thanks to this, laboratory glassware is made of special glass;
- water resistant. One of the important properties of glass, which made it possible to create window double-glazed windows, showers and other transparent structures;
- resistance to temperature differences. Thanks to special production processes, a special heat-resistant glass is obtained, which does not break when a sharp change in temperature;
- appearance. Glass constructions have a presentable appearance and unique style, due to which they successfully fit into the conceptual varieties of modern trendy trends.
In addition, low cost and long life of glass structures should be added. To create a unique home interior, special tempered glass with a different type of decor is widely used - sandblasting, matting or enamel coating. Especially often, such sheets serve for the equipment of shower cabins, various partitions and functional panels. In the manufacture of such structures, high-quality fittings for glass showers are needed, which will ensure the reliability and durability of any design.
The main properties of accessories
Accessories for showers made of glass should have the following characteristics:
- strength. All holders, connectors, connecting elements must be characterized by high mechanical strength, because they are constantly subjected to static load from sheet glass. The most suitable option is metal hardware;
- water resistance. The material from which the hardware is made should withstand corrosion as much as possible, taking into account the specifics of operation. An ideal option would be high-strength polymer or stainless steel;
- hygiene. Compliance with all sanitary standards is one of the main indicators of quality fittings. And again, polished stainless steel or high molecular weight composites are considered the best material;
- appearance. This is one of the important aesthetic characteristics that significantly affects the overall appearance of the shower. The symbiosis of glass and polished metal is considered classic. Today there is a wide variety of color variations of accessories that can imitate wood, stone or just any color. This is especially important if the glass shower is designed in accordance with the requirements of modern styles, such as avant-garde, where various bright color transitions are allowed and metallic shiny parts will be inappropriate.
Any well-known manufacturer will definitely adhere to these requirements, releasing their products to the market. It is very important that when purchasing the necessary accessories for showers, the original should be purchased. Today, fakes are widely spread that look almost identical to the original, but in reality they turn out to be of much worse quality. As a rule, the material for the manufacture is a cheap aluminum alloy (silumin) or plastic, which is coated with a chrome plating. As a result, the appearance is spectacular and bright, and the rest of the characteristics do not correspond.
You can distinguish between original products and fakes on , where not only glass production and processing technologies will be presented, but also related products, including accessories for various glass structures. The exhibition will be held at the Expocentre Fairgrounds, where an area of more than 11 thousand square meters will be allocated for participants.