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NSI — What Is It

NSI is certified for tough environments and delivers where traditional interlayers compromise.

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NSI (Nexus Safety Interlayer)

is a high-performance polymer film for architectural, automotive, railing, and smart glass applications. Developed with an exclusive patented formulation, NSI delivers:

  • High bonding strength: peel strength up to 6.1 kgf/cm
  • Certified UV stability with no yellowing after 3,000+ hours (ANSI Z97.1)
  • Excellent resistance to moisture, mildew, salt, and acid
  • Superior compatibility with silicone adhesives (0% delam)
  • Outstanding optical clarity: haze < 0.5%, luminous transmission ~84%

It's not just another interlayer — it's an evolution of what the market has been asking for.

NSI Safety Interlayer

The Industry's Persistent Challenge

Not every interlayer is made for the demands of modern architecture.

Laminated glass is no longer used just for aesthetic enhancement — it's now a critical structural and safety component. Whether applied in high-rise facades, exposed-edge balconies, curved panels, or smart glass units, laminated glass must meet three non-negotiable demands:

Bond strength

Bond strength that maintains structural integrity after breakage

Visual clarity

Visual clarity that lasts through time, heat, and UV

Environmental resistance

Resistance to environmental factors like humidity, silicone, salt spray, and acidic exposure

Professionals are forced to choose between compliance and cost — until now.

NSI glass in salty solution
NSI Glass in Salty solution (5%)
PVB glass in salty solution
Glass with PVB in Salty solution (5%)
NSI glass in acid solution
NSI Glass in Acid solution (pH 4.35)
PVB glass in acid solution
Glass with PVB in Acid solution (pH 4.35)

Certifications: SIRIM QAS, SGCC, ISO 12543, CNS 1183

NSI Has Been Tested — and Proven Against Every Failure Scenario

  • Peel Strength

    6.1 kgf/cm — significantly higher than PVB/EVA

  • Moisture Resistance

    0% delamination after 6-month salt & acid test

  • Silicone Compatibility

    Passed 5-month oven test at 60°C — 0 bubbles

  • UV Stability

    No yellowing/haze after 3,000h UV (ANSI Z97.1)

  • Transparency

    Luminous transmission >84%, haze <0.5%

Exposed, Frameless Glass — No Edge Seal Needed.

Structural performance with exposed edges — engineered to hold clarity and bond without edge sealing.

Frameless glass application
Frameless glass edge detail

From sky decks to infinity-pool railings, glass systems today are frameless and minimal — but exposed to harsh elements.

NSI solves a global challenge:

  • No delamination or fogging even without edge sealing
  • Maintains structural integrity after impact
  • Certified safe for silicone-glazed systems (tested with Dowsil, Sika, GE silicones)
  • Holds load and bond strength after breakage, even on 19mm annealed glass

Railing may be the toughest test for any interlayer — and NSI passes with confidence

Applications Beyond Railing

  • High-rise building facades
  • Curved glass (radius ≥ 40mm)
  • Shower screens and bathroom glass
  • Automotive windshields and side windows
  • PDLC and switchable glass lamination
  • Transparent structures and partitions

NSI vs Other Interlayers — Tested & Proven

PropertyNSI (SEF)PVBEVASGP
VIS Transmission90%88%80%88%
Yellowing Index<1%6–12%<1.5%3–4%
Tensile Strength339 kg/cm²339 kg/cm²<100 kg/cm²680 kg/cm²
Water Absorption<0.01%3.6%0.1%<0.01%
Lamination Temp Range75–150°C140°C100°C140°C
Lamination Time10–60 mins240 mins120 mins240 mins
EquipmentVacuum Machine / UV LED MachineAutoclaveVacuum Laminating MachineVacuum Machine

Block the Noise. Keep the View.

CompanySample (mm)STC (dB)
NSI5 / 0.8 / 539
PVB6 / 0.76 / 637
EVA5 / 0.76 / 538

NSI interlayers provide better acoustic insulation than traditional PVB films.

Fast, Clean, Certified Production — Efficient Processing Without Compromise

Processing Range:

  • Temp: 75–150°C
  • Pressure: 0.1–1 atm
  • Cycle Time: 15–45 minutes (with vacuum + UV curing)
  • Yield Rate: 99%+, minimal waste
  • Glass Thickness:
    • 4mm + 4mm
    • 19mm + 19mm

Certifications: SIRIM QAS, SGCC, ISO 12543, CNS 1183

NSI 5-Year Warranty & 20+ Years Lifespan

Engineered to perform for decades — backed by a warranty that covers what matters.

5 Years
Warranty Coverage

Covers defects, delamination and yellowing — in writing.

20+ Years
Expected Lifespan

Under normal operating conditions, with minimal maintenance.

Long-Term Performance

Resistant to humidity, temperature fluctuations and environmental stress.

Proven Reliability

Long-lasting quality with minimal maintenance over the product's life.

Guaranteed Performance

Reduces replacement and failure risks across the installation.

Global-Grade Certifications

Patents granted in Taiwan, Japan, the U.S., the EU, and China.

International Laminated Glass Certifications

  • Taiwan CNS 1183
  • U.S. ANSI Z97.1
  • ISO 12543
  • SGCC Certified

SIRIM QAS Certified

Compliant with MS 1498:2017 (Safety Glass in Building — Specification).

SGCC certification

SGCC Certification — certified by the Safety Glazing Certification Council (SGCC) in January 2019.