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AGC Asia // Lacobel / Matelac 

– Processing Guide – Version 1.0 - Aug 2019 

 

DISCLAIMER 

 

This  document  gives  recommendations  on  how  to  maximize  a  qualitative  processing  of  AGC 
Lacobel/Matelac  decorative  glazing  products  for  interior  use.  AGC  provides  this  information  for 
advisory purposes only. The user/customer is solely responsible for using this advice. 

 
 

The content of this “Lacobel/Matelac Processing Guide” reflects our knowledge and experience at 
the time of publication. Every version of the “Lacobel/Matelac Processing Guide” bears a reference 
to its publication date. The newest version of the “Lacobel/Matelac Processing Guide” replaces all 
previous  versions.  Customers  should  be  aware  that  the  newest  version  may  contain  technical 
changes  that  must  be  taken  into  account  when  using  AGC  glass  products.  Customers  should 
always check whether an updated version of the “Lacobel/Matelac Processing Guide” is available 
before using AGC glass products. 

 

 

Customers and glass processors can always contact AGC Glass Asia

’s Technical Advisory 

Services (TAS) for further assistance if required. Naturally, the glass processor and fitter is 
entirely responsible for the processing and installation of the glass including compatibility 
between the different materials used. AGC Glass Asia accepts liability for the product it supplies 
in accordance with its general sales conditions. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for LACOBEL

Page 1: ...1 AGC Asia Lacobel Matelac Processing Guide Version 1 0 Aug 2019 LACOBEL MATELAC PROCESSING GUIDE VERSION 1 0 SEPTEMBER 2019 Please check http agc tas com regularly for updates ...

Page 2: ...NG HANDLING THE PACKS 4 5 1 REMOVING WOODEN AND METAL PACKAGING 4 5 2 HANDLING STOCK SHEETS 4 6 QUALITY CONTROL 5 7 CUTTING 5 8 EDGE PROCESSING DRILLING 6 9 WASHING 7 10 LAMINATING 7 11 HEAT TREATMENT 7 12 SANDBLASTING 7 13 ACID ETCHING 7 14 BENDING 7 15 SCREEN PRINTING AND ENAMELLING 8 16 INSULATED GLAZING 8 17 PACKING THE PROCESSED PRODUCT 8 18 CLEANING 8 DISCLAIMER 9 ...

Page 3: ...The glass packs should be inspected immediately upon arrival AGC will not accept any claims regarding defects occurring after delivery or during handling processing and installation of the final product in the building if the Lacobel Matelac processing recommendations have not been respected Conditions for unloading Lacobel Matelac The rack must be positioned on perfectly level ground The appropri...

Page 4: ...the packs prior to opening should also be applied once the packs have been opened However it is important to bear in mind additional points Care should be taken to ensure that the ambient air is not polluted by any corrosive elements such as chlorine or sulphur Sources of such elements include machinery fitted with thermal engines battery charging points road salt on the ground and so forth The sh...

Page 5: ...ndling Manual Handling Adjust manpower quantity based on size of glass for safety reason Only lift the glass wearing safety gloves and safety shoes It is advisable to avoid any contaminant around the cut size of mirror Stock Sheets Sheets must be lifted using either suction lifting gear or an automatic unstacking machine Proceed as described in the general comments A Racks Set the A racks on a sti...

Page 6: ...acobel Matelac can be shaped in any way Below is a partial list of the different kinds of shaping options Edge grinding YES Edge treatment YES Drilling YES Notchings YES Processing quality depends on clean cutting Adjust the speed of the processing machine according to the number of grinding wheels fitted to it and the thickness of the glass If using spherical grinding wheels avoid overly angular ...

Page 7: ...influence on the adherence on the paint coating However Lacobel Matelac safety back is the perfect solution for your safety needs Safety backed Lacobel Matelac supply source AGC Europe according to EN12600 type B have a similar breakage pattern to laminated glass pieces of glass remain attached to plastic film without separating Safety backed Lacobel supply source AGC Asia Indonesia according to s...

Page 8: ...G THE PROCESSED PRODUCT Place the sheets vertically on or in the packing material taking care to avoid scratches caused by stacking see storage instructions Separate the sheets with paper or cardboard spacers cork discs with self adhesive foam placed on the glass side around the edges of each glazing to prevent contact between the glass and the paint or soft spacers e g medium particle size polyol...

Page 9: ...on of the Lacobel Matelac Processing Guide replaces all previous versions Customers should be aware that the newest version may contain technical changes that must be taken into account when using AGC glass products Customers should always check whether an updated version of the Lacobel Matelac Processing Guide is available before using AGC glass products Customers and glass processors can always ...

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