New GB standard for vehicle safety glass GB9656-2021 release set

9. September 2021

The new GB Standard GB9656-2021 replaces GB9656-2003 and will be implemented on the 1^st Jan 2023.

This standard specifies the terms and definitions, classification and technical requirements as well as testing methods and determination rules related to the safety characteristics of motor vehicle glass. The specific testing requirements can be found in the related GB standard: GB/T 5137.

This standard is applicable for glass of motor vehicles, including M, N, O, L, cabs, agricultural and Forestry specific vehicles.

It does NOT apply to lighting and signaling devices of such vehicles.

The changes can be classified in two categories: 1) newly added terms and definitions and 2) revisions.

The most important changes are as follows:

 

1. Newly added Terms and definitions

• addition of rigid plastic glass
• added requirements for heads-up display glass
• added requirements for the test method of the abrasion resistance of thick laminated safety glass
• film glazing, added content

 

2. Revisions

• Modified sample requirements after impact resistance of laminated glass for the windshield
• Deleted classification of main technical requirements and general technical requirements as well as color requirements
• Deleted references to regional tempered safety glass
• Deleted laminated safety glass and plastic glass composites other than the front windshield with a test piece as a specimen of the human head model impact test
• Deleted general technical requirements and inspection rules
• Deleted requirements for packaging, marking, transportation, storage

 

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