Posted by Jason Mariner on Wed, Feb 23, 2011 @ 11:04 AM
My uncle sent me this link the other day: A Day Made of Glass - by Corning. What an awesome video! At first glance you think that this technology is in the distant future...but in reality...most of this technology is already available now. Check it out and let me know what you think...
Posted by Jason Mariner on Thu, Dec 30, 2010 @ 03:57 PM
- About 10% of all accidents are vehicle roll overs.
- There are almost 11,000 annual fatalities from roll overs.
FMVSS 216 Standard: Roof must sustain no greater than a 5" crush when 1.5 times the vehicle weight is applied to the "A" pillar.
- Vehicle occupants held inside the vehicle have 25 times greater chance of escaping injury.
- 75% of occupants ejected from their vehicles do not survive.
- Air bags can only function properly if the windshield stays in place during a crash.
The above (5) Windshield Safety Facts are very important. Turns out our windshields do a lot more than just keep the wind and bugs out of our face. They help keep us safe during an accident when the airbags need to be deployed or during a vehicle rollover. For these reasons, and others, it is important that the glass company you choose to replace your windshield follows all safety procedures. Call Clear Cut Auto Glass today...866.546.1772!
Posted by Blog Tipster on Fri, Oct 15, 2010 @ 07:33 AM
Have you ever wonder how they make the windshield in your car? Well, it really is pretty interesting. The people at 'How It's made' put together this short video. Check it out to learn how they make windshields... ...