Accessories for shower cabins in glass - quality and reliability, special requirements and recommendations for choice

Glass is considered one of the most unique materials and is widely used in various fields of science, technology, production and life. Its popularity is due to certain properties, among which:

• transparency;
• strength;
• Chemical inertness. Glass practically does not react with most known chemical compounds, including aggressive media - acids, alkalis, brine. Thanks to this, laboratory glassware is made of special glass;
• Water resistance. One of the important properties of glass, which allowed to create window glass, shower cabins and other transparent structures;
• Resistance to temperature fluctuations. Thanks to special production processes, a special heat-resistant glass is obtained, which, if the temperature is not changed dramatically, does not collapse;
• appearance. Structures made of glass have a presentable appearance and unique style, thanks to which they successfully fit into the conceptual varieties of modern ultrafashionable trends.

In addition, it is necessary to add low cost and long term operation of glass structures. To create a unique home interior, special hot glasses with various types of decor are 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 accessories for glass shower cabins are needed, which will ensure the reliability and durability of any design.

Basic properties of fittings

Accessories for shower cabins made of glass should have the following characteristics:

• strength. All holders, connectors, connectors must have a high mechanical strength, because they are constantly exposed to static loads from sheet glass. The most suitable option is metal fittings;
• water resistance. The material from which the fittings are made, should resist corrosion as much as possible, taking into account the specifics of operation. Ideal option will be high-strength polymer or stainless steel;
• Hygienic. Compliance with all sanitary standards is one of the main indicators of quality fittings. Again, polished stainless steel or high molecular weight composites are considered to be the best material;
• appearance. This is one of the important aesthetic characteristics, which significantly affects the overall appearance of the shower cubicle. A symbiosis of glass and polished metal is considered a classic. Today, there is a wide variety of color variations of fittings, which can mimic 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 the avant-garde, where various bright color transitions are allowed and the metallic shiny parts will be inappropriate.

Any well-known manufacturer will necessarily adhere to these requirements, releasing their products to the market. It is very important that when buying the necessary accessories for showers, the original was purchased. Today, fakes are widely spread, which look almost identical with the original, but in fact are much worse quality. Typically, the material for manufacturing is a cheap aluminum alloy (silumin) or plastic, which is coated with a coating with chrome. As a result - the appearance is spectacular and bright, and the remaining characteristics do not match.

You can distinguish the original products and fakes at the exhibition "World of Glass" , where not only glass production and processing technologies will be presented, but also accompanying products, including accessories for various glass structures. The exhibition will be held at the Expocentre Fairgrounds, where more than 11,000 square meters will be allocated for the participants.