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Thermique™ Hot Glass Technology™ by EGP Revolutionizes Glass Industry
“Kitchen and Bathroom Appliances Are Just the Beginning,” Says EGP Vice Pres.
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 10, 2005) – Engineered Glass Products, the world’s leading pioneer in the emerging science of heated glass, is promising to revolutionize the glass industry with its new Thermique™ Hot Glass Technology™. The technology has countless applications, including kitchen and bathroom appliances, architecture, food service, and more.
Glass towel warmers were among the first products designed with Thermique™ technology. Ideal for upscale homes, luxury hotel suites, and spas, these towel warmers incorporate an electrically heated pane of glass that radiates warmth. The glass is elegant and transparent, and it can be colored to match any décor or even etched with a company logo. Towels and linens lay over the glass frame so they are luxuriously warm when used. Thermique™ technology is not only more attractive but also more efficient than traditional radiator-style towel warmers.
In the kitchen, Thermique™ technology is ideal for the reheating, storage, and display of warm foods. With a simple twist of the dial, Thermique™ glass can assume any temperature from approximately 70° to 350° F. Temperature control is precise, and the heat is perfectly uniform across the entire glass surface, no matter how large an area is heated. Also, the glass is smooth and easy to clean. These features led EGP engineers to develop a number of practical applications for kitchens and restaurants.
Viking features Thermique™ technology in a new heated glass high shelf for the Viking 36”W gas rangetop (model D36HS24) in their Designer Series line. The shelf is constructed of Thermique™ heated glass and stainless steel supports, and is designed to reheat food or keep it warm.
Thermique™ technology can also be incorporated into the smooth surface of a stovetop as a fifth burner, replacing an unsightly, hard-to-clean coil burner with minimal engineering changes. Thermique™ glass can take the place of steam tables or flame-heated serving platters at a banquet or party. A stylish warming station with Thermique™ glass is just as effective, far more attractive, and easier to transport. Thermique™ glass can also be used to warm plates and utensils.
All Thermique™ components are UL® recognized and meet all Safety Glazing Code requirements. This is critical for electrical devices, especially those designed for use near water, such as in the bathroom. For detailed information on the patent-pending thin film conductor, interconnects, and controller that make Thermique™ Hot Glass Technology™ work, visit www.egpglass.com to review the white paper.
Combining more than 50 years of experience with cutting-edge expertise, Engineered Glass Products (EGP) is today’s premier developer of heated glass technology. EGP is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., with a technology center located in Toledo, Ohio. For more information on heated glass technologies, email info@egpglass.com or visit www.egpglass.com. Hot glass technology. Reflect on the possibilities.
Editor’s Note: The Viking Heated Glass High Shelf with Thermique™ technology will be on display at K/BIS 2005 in the Viking booth (#2203). Engineered Glass Products will showcase Thermique™ technology and components in its booth (#7600).
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