Introduction
AF (Anti-Fingerprint) glass features a specialized coating that prevents smudging and fingerprints on glass surfaces. By minimizing ugly spots and smears, AF glass maintains the pristine, crystal clear look of displays, touchscreens, device covers, architectural glazing, and more. With demand rising, this article explores the top AF glass producers in the USA.
Leading Anti-Fingerprint Glass Companies in USA
1. Corning Gorilla Glass
Website: www.corninggorillaglass.com
The pioneer in durable cover glass, Corning adds AF coating on its Gorilla Glass to resist fingerprints/smudges. Gorilla Glass’s AF solutions deliver superior scratch resistance and optical clarity for consumer electronics and architecture.
2. Schott Glass
Website: www.us.schott.com
Schott leverages over 130 years of expertise to manufacture high-performance AF glass using dip coatings. Its rugged AF glasses maintain brilliant clarity and are customized for applications in optics, electronics, buildings, etc.
3. AGC Inc.
Website: www.agc.com
Japanese conglomerate AGC offers Dragontrail Pro AF cover glass featuring an antifingerprint coating layer. It resists smudging and enhances touch sensitivity, making it ideal for mobile devices.
4. Saint-Gobain
Website: www.saint-gobain-glass.com
Saint-Gobain Glass produces Bioclean AF glass coated with a transparent, photocatalytic layer. It facilitates self-cleaning of greasy fingerprints on glass facades, roofs, partitions.
5. Nippon Electric Glass
Website: www.neg.co.jp/en
Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) uses high-precision vapor deposition to apply durable, uniform AF coatings on specialized glass substrates without compromising optical clarity.
6. Walker Glass
Website: www.walkerglass.com
Walker Glass Company manufactures acid-etched, hydrophobic AF glass that repels smudges/residues. Its minimal-maintenance coatings are ideal for shower doors, partitions, facades.
7. Vitro Architectural Glass
Website: www.vitroglazings.com
Vitro supplies Solarban fingerprint-resistant AF glass engineered for commercial facades. The durable exterior AF coating repels dirt and is easy to clean.
8. Guardian Glass
Website: www.guardianglass.com
Guardian Glass produces ClimaGuard 73/75 AF insulated glass units with a permanent hydrophilic coating for self-cleaning, fingerprint-resistant performance suitable for challenging spaces.
9. Pilkington
Website: www.pilkington.com/en
Pilkington OptiView features a transparent AF coating that prevents visible fingerprints and simplifies cleaning. It provides permanent smudge resistance ideal for retail stores.
10. Optical Coating Technologies
Website: www.opticalcoatingtechnologies.com
Pennsylvania-based firm Optical Coating Technologies supplies high-performance AF coated glass engineered for optics, military systems, semiconductors, MEMS, and consumer products.
Conclusion
With their advanced glass coating capabilities and industry experience, the leading US companies profiled here offer top-quality AF glass resistant to fingerprints and smudging. As an emerging player, Tibbo Glass also manufactures AF glass leveraging German and Swiss engineering. Learn more in the product catalogue and from Tibbo’s company website. For durable, clear AF glass, these manufacturers deliver proven solutions ideal for any application.
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