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Privacy by default. Clear on command.
Smart Glass Original (PDLC)
Electric switchable privacy glass — complete privacy control at your fingertips. Easy to install and connect.
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What is Smart Glass ?
Smart Glass Original (PDLC) (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) is an innovative smart glass technology that offers instant privacy on demand. By applying an electrical current, Smart Glass transitions from opaque to transparent on demand, providing a flexible solution for privacy without sacrificing natural light. Perfect for applications in offices, residential spaces, healthcare facilities, and hospitality, Smart Glass Original (PDLC) combines modern aesthetics with functionality.
Control options
Privacy, at your command.
Smartphone. Remote. Wall switch. Voice.
One space. Your choice.
Meeting room
Glass privacy
Smartphone
Your space, at a touch.
Remote
Control within reach.
Wall switch
Simple. Familiar. Instant.
Voice & Wi-Fi
Alexa or Google Home.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
From electrical performance to optical clarity, Smart Glass Original (PDLC) is engineered to meet the performance requirements of commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and residential applications.
| ELECTRICAL | TECHNICAL | OPTICAL |
|---|---|---|
| Working Voltage(ON)60VAC Current Frequency: 50/60Hz | Glass TypeLow Iron ( Heat Treated or Fully Tempered ) | Visible Light Transmission (ON)88-91% |
| Power Consumption < 0.5W/SF | Glass OptionsCompatible with selected colored interlayers and tinted glass configurations. | Parallel Light Transmission (ON)80% Parallel Light Transmission (OFF): 7% |
| Operating temperature-10~60°C | Max Size 70 inch x 143 inch | Haze (OFF)99% Haze (ON): 2.4% |
| Response Time (ON-OFF)< 200ms | Thickness 3/8 inch Thickness 1/2 inch Thickness 9/16 inch Weight ~5 lbs/sqft | UV Block99% /365nm-380nm |
| Response Time (ON-OFF)< 10ms | ShapesCustom shapes and curved configurations, including holes, notches, and cutouts. | IR Block (ON)20% IR Block (OFF): 80% |
| Switch Speed ON < 200 milliseconds | Sound Transmission Class (STC) ~ 37 | SHGC (ON)0.74 SHGC (OFF): 0.31 |
| Switch Speed OFF < 10 milliseconds | Switching Life>2 Million Cycles | Light Transmission View Angle (ON)170° |
How it works
Privacy built into the glass.
Smart Glass Original integrates switchable PDLC technology into laminated glass. With power on, the liquid crystals align for a clear view. With power off, they scatter light for a frosted privacy state.
Inside PDLC Technology
Microscopic liquid crystal droplets sit in a polymer matrix between two conductive ITO layers, enclosed within laminated glass.
Aligned for a clear view.
Electrical power aligns the crystals, allowing visible light to pass through.
Scattered for privacy.
Without power, the crystals return to a random orientation, scattering light while still transmitting daylight.
An open, clear view.
A transparent viewing state connects the spaces.
Privacy when you need it.
A frosted appearance separates the space visually.
Compare
Glass Original (PDLC) vs. Glass Reverse (PNLC)
Glass Original — PDLC
Clear when the power is on, private when the power is off.
- Power onClear — 88–91% visible light, 2.4% haze
- Power offPrivate — 99% haze
- If power failsThe glass goes private
- Best forResidential, exterior, maximum privacy
- Energy usePowered while you want the glass clear
Glass Reverse — PNLC
Clear when the power is off, private when the power is on.
- Power offClear — 91% visible light, 2.4% haze
- Power onPrivate — 94% haze
- If power failsThe glass stays clear
- Best forOffice space — less haze, slightly less private
- Energy usePowered only while you want privacy
Applications
Privacy for every space.
Doors
On-demand privacy for entry, office and sliding doors.
Windows
Keep the daylight. Choose when to open up the view.
Bathroom
A clean alternative to curtains and permanently frosted glass.
Wall Dividers
Switch between open collaboration and private spaces.
Custom Frames
Privacy film tailored to distinctive glass shapes and frames.
Turnkey installation · Nationwide
Smart glass.
Professionally installed.
We don't just supply smart glass. Smart Glass Tech US offers professional installation across the United States, with a team that takes your project from first measurement to final switch-on.
Our team coordinates the glass installation, connects power and controls, and tests the system with you before hand-over.
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Smart Glass Questions
What is Smart Glass made of?
It is laminated architectural glass with a PDLC liquid crystal film bonded inside the lamination. It is manufactured as a finished safety glass panel, in low iron, heat strengthened or tempered builds.
What happens when the power goes off?
Glass Original turns private when the power is off while still transmitting daylight. Glass Reverse does the opposite and stays clear when unpowered.
How fast does it switch?
Under 200 milliseconds from private to clear and under 10 milliseconds from clear to private, so the change looks instant.
Does privacy mode block the view completely?
In privacy mode haze reaches 99%, so people and shapes cannot be made out while natural light still comes through. It is a privacy product, not a blackout blind.
How large can a panel be?
The maximum panel size is 70 inch x 143 inch; available thicknesses are 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch and 9/16 inch. Larger areas are built from several panels, and curved shapes, holes and cut-outs are possible.
Can it be used outside and in doors?
Yes. For exterior use the panels are built into insulated glass units, and doors are glazed with the wiring routed through the frame or hinge. The wiring route has to be planned before manufacturing.
Who installs it?
A certified glazier installs the glass and a certified electrician makes the power connection. Our project managers handle measurements, manufacturing and coordination.
How long does it last and what is covered?
The glass is rated for over 2 million switching cycles and a life cycle over 15 years, and it comes with a limited warranty. Working temperature range is -10°C to 60°C.
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