SILATEC Service:
Everything from a single source from the safety glass specialist

SILATEC Service specializes in consulting, planning, and implementing safety glass solutions for situations where standard glazing is insufficient. The focus is on customized concepts for burglary protection and bullet resistance, tailored precisely to the specific building, its intended use, and architectural and design requirements. SILATEC supports both private clients and projects in new construction, existing buildings, and retrofits—always with the goal of taking a holistic approach to security—even for extraordinary threat scenarios not covered by any standard.

A key component of this specialization is in-depth end-customer consultation and the project-specific design of optimal glazing. Protective performance, glass construction, thickness, weight, and required certifications are taken into account just as much as light transmission, color neutrality, and design aspects. In addition, SILATEC provides support in the technical evaluation of suitable window systems and window manufacturers. The selection is based on architecture, ease of use, delicate constructions, existing conditions, and security-related experience in the respective application area.

SILATEC is not only a manufacturer of safety glass “Made in Germany,” but above all a dedicated partner for your entire project. Customers receive personalized support from the very first inquiry—with the clear commitment to not merely supply safety glazing, but to provide comprehensive consulting, planning, and implementation. The focus is on clear responsibilities, in-depth expertise, and a structured process across all project phases.

Based on a thorough needs assessment, SILATEC assists with the selection and design of suitable safety glazing as well as the technical evaluation of appropriate window systems. Planning, detailed coordination, and interfaces are clarified early on to avoid later adjustments. Upon request, SILATEC conducts on-site measurements, coordinates manufacturing in-house, and ensures professional installation by specialized teams. Even after the work is completed, SILATEC remains available as a direct point of contact and supports the technical acceptance process as well as ongoing operation.

The entire process is designed to relieve the burden on customers, support decision-making, and implement safety glass as an integrated component of the building—transparently, comprehensibly, and from a single source. Through this end-to-end support, customers maintain a clear overview at all times and benefit from clear responsibilities, short communication channels, and a structured process. Safety glass is thus not viewed in isolation but implemented as an integral part of a functioning overall system.

Upon request, SILATEC offers company tours that give customers a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing process for their custom safety glazing. Visitors can view and directly compare glass samples of various sizes on-site—ranging from solar control glazing in different shades to etched surfaces and electrically switchable solutions. The samples are evaluated under various conditions, just as they would be in exclusive real estate settings. This provides an unbiased assessment of the visual impact, light transmission, and material appearance, serving as a sound basis for decision-making for the respective project.

For projects with heightened security requirements, SILATEC offers the option of observing live break-in tests. This practical comparison provides a realistic sense of resistance times and protective effectiveness—independent of purely normative classifications. The tests can be conducted on-site in Gelting or, upon request, directly at your location, and are tailored individually to the project’s requirements.

SILATEC develops custom solutions for situations where standard safety glazing reaches its limits. These include particularly delicate glazing for historic buildings, glass panes with a historic appearance for existing structures, and glazing designed to protect against extraordinary threat scenarios not fully covered by standards. In addition, SILATEC develops combined solutions featuring tinted glass, muntins in insulated glass in custom colors, or electrically switchable glass for privacy protection at the touch of a button—always tailored to the building’s security, architecture, and intended use.

SILATEC has its own specialized glass installation team and oversees projects through to professional completion. In the event of damage, this structure enables a particularly quick response time: The required replacement pane is manufactured as a priority in our own production facility and installed promptly by our in-house installation teams. This ensures that safety standards and the building’s functionality are quickly restored—all from a single source.

As part of a challenging project, a large, curved storefront window was installed on Maximilianstraße in Munich—one of the city’s most famous shopping streets. The unique challenge lay in integrating the safety glass into a historic building, as well as meeting the high standards for safety and transparency required for a jewelry store window.

As part of an extraordinary project, SILATEC was responsible for the delivery and installation of large-format safety glazing in Venice’s historic old town. The main challenges were the narrow access routes, the inner-city setting, and the limited transport and installation options within the lagoon city.

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The following FAQs address general questions regarding safety glass and related services. However, specific inquiries on this topic are often complex and require more detailed explanations, as requirements can vary significantly depending on the application. For a customized assessment of safety glass and installation services, we therefore recommend a personal safety consultation.