Longevity is the real Sustainability

Nanovations products are made to last 

Nanovations is committed to supply products and services to its customers that meet or exceed the customer’s and the industry standards and requirements. For these reasons Nanovations is using independent and accredited material testing laboratories , to confirm our in-house testing and to test product performance and durability independently .  As a pioneering company we are constantly looking to achieve operational excellence in the provision of our products and services that we offer to worldwide clients.

Manufacturing  durable and long lasting protective products is a cornerstone in pursuing commercial sustainability for our customers . The economic benefits are manifold, including less visible impact and wear and tear of surfaces and materials when exposed to the environment . Longer lasting materials have long-term cost saving effects, and a significant reduction in maintenance time and costs and can also leas to significant reduced waste generation.

Product durability is the term used to describe a product’s capacity to withstand damage and retain its functionality for a prolonged period of time. In simpler terms, it measures the length of time a product can used without breaking or needing repairs. This aspect holds significant importance for both consumers and businesses as it directly impacts the overall cost and value of a product.

To evaluate the durability of our products, we have tested our materials not only in real world exposed outdoor situation, but also against several other products on the market.

For the glass coating examinations we use destructive methods like abrasive wet scrub testing with abrasion test devices.  Such devices are standard to evaluate the durability of coatings against wear and tear. The samples are prepared on identical glass panels, with two products next to each other. A pair of brushes are swept back and forth across the treated samples. They provide precisely controlled conditions of testing ensuring repeatability and excellent compatibility of performance between products from different manufacturers.

These are standard devices to determination of wet-scrub resistance according ISO 11998 for example. Because the machine and the method are universal, everyone is able to repeat these results.

The Taber Wet-scrub tester apparatus, consisting of a reciprocating scrub testing machine with a stroke length of (300 ± 10) mm and operating at approximately (37 ± 2) scrub cycles per minute. A counter for recording the number of scrub cycles shall be provided. The complete setup looks like you can see in the video. The weight is 500 g on each brush.

Independently tested and achieved the highest test results among all products available on the market. Let the evidence speak for itself.

Test performed with Nanovations glass coatings

Our glass coatings have undergone extensive testing, making them the most rigorously tested products available in the market. Not only have they been tested by independent organizations but they have also consistently demonstrated superior performance compared to other products such as Ritec Clearshield, Enduoshield, and Diamon Fusion.

If you are currently utilizing any of these coatings and would like to compare them, please feel free to contact us.

We are more than willing to aid you in your decision-making process. Evaluating the three most commonly employed coating tests such as UV resistance, Salt resistance, and Abrasion resistance is a straightforward procedure, because we are simply using their own published test results.

Tests performed with our glass coatings:
  • Comparison test , Abrasion Test 40,000 and 80,000 cycles , brush ISO 11998
  • Scratch resistant, Italy
  • Independent salt spray test, 21 days. Glass Research Institute ,Italy
  • 1000 hour accelerated UV resistant weathering chamber,
  • solar radiation ageing EN-I096-3 , with  no loss of function
  • Exposed weathering test in Australia.
  • Adhesion of sealant test , GRI , Italy
  • Independent tested with best test results of any product on the market
  • Other coatings tested simultaneously tested showed significant damage
  • Independent tested with Acid test ( acid rain ) with no damage to our coatings.
  • accelerated ageing tests in a S02 , 24 hours 5 x   hot cycles produce no damage on our coating.
  • independent comparison test Italy:  500 abrasion strokes produce no damage on our coatings on the contrary a considerable worsening of two other coatings  functionality were detected
  •  Test for the use of vacuum lifting tools , facade panel installation . No sliding , no damage
  • Spacer use testing for staging coated glass panels.
  • Windscreen wiper test, accredited  USA Laboratory , 500,000 cycles , with no visible loss of performance
  • Chemical resistance testing, Acetone , IPA , Hydraulic oil , many more , no damage
  • Glass hardening measurements, before / after, LG Laboratory South Korea showed increase in hardness.
  • Roll off angle and contact angle testing, Italy , Australia
  • Test of handling and packaging of coated glass panels GRI Italy
  • Easy to clean/self cleaning effect test , GRI Italy
  • Adhesion promotion testing – N-Bond , world wide with ink and printing manufacturers

Demo Videos

How to test durability of nanotechnology glass coatings with a Taber wet scrub tester.

Running test of nano glass coatings. Comparison test. Including measuring contact angle every 1000 cycles

Cleaning demo , building dirt on concrete and render splashes on coated facade panels.

Core Properties

  • UV Resistance

    UV resistance test 1000 hours accelerated UV aging resistance chamber test , according to European Standard UNI EN 1096 . Water repellent contact angle unchanged after the test period and no loss of performance .

  • Salt Spray Resistant

    Nanovations Glass Coatings showed outstanding results with no change in contact angle  in independent salt spray resistance (21 days)  European Standard : BS EN 1096-2012 Glass in building.

  • Acid Resistance

    Acid resistance to SO2 according European Standard UNI EN 1096 is important test for building  exposed to pollution ,acid rain .

    Nanovations glass coatings show no reduction in water contact angle after the test cycles.

  • Abrasion Resistance

    Nanovations Glass coatings demonstrated outstanding abrasion resistance, enduring 40,000 and 80,000 brush cycles in a Taber machine. Furthermore, Vision Protect underwent testing by an independent Institute in the USA, enduring 500,000 windscreen wiper cycles. This product remains the sole windscreen coating product in the market with such impressive durability.

  • Testing Standards

    Nanovations strictly adheres to AS/NZS, ASTM, European ISO, and other European standards for testing. These globally recognized tests can be repeated at any reputable test institute worldwide. While some may opt for non-standard testing procedures like a TÜV certificate to demonstrate durability, it is important to note that these are not officially recognized standards.

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