Observation and dignity
Clear for continuous clinical observation; opaque instantly for examinations, procedures and family visits.
Applications
Hospitals, ICUs and consultation rooms
Healthcare asks two contradictory things of a partition: staff need to observe, patients need dignity. Switchable glass is one of the few ways to deliver both from the same pane.
Why healthcare specifies it
Infection control
A flat, wipe-clean surface. Curtains harbour pathogens, need laundering and are a recognised infection-control weak point.
No fabric, no dust
Removes cubicle curtains from the cleaning and replacement cycle entirely.
Faster than curtains
Sub-second switching at a wall control — no reaching across a bed to draw a rail.
Daylight to the ward core
Glazed bays let daylight reach interior spaces, which is associated with better patient outcomes.
Reduced noise
Laminated units damp sound between bays, supporting both rest and confidentiality.
Critical care requires backup power. PDLC fails opaque, so a power cut removes staff line of sight into an ICU bay. Panels in critical care must sit on UPS or generator circuits — see what happens in a power cut.
How we specify healthcare installations
- Laminated safety glass throughout — wipe-clean and shatter-resistant
- Critical-care panels on UPS or generator-backed circuits
- Controls at the bay entrance, reachable without crossing the bed
- Flush detailing with no ledges or fabric to harbour contamination
- Fail state verified against your clinical observation protocol
- Neutral-cure sealants compatible with hospital cleaning regimes
Typical healthcare budgets
| Application | Area | Indicative total |
|---|---|---|
| Single ICU bay | ~90 sq ft | ₹2.3L – ₹4.2L |
| Consultation room | ~110 sq ft | ₹2.8L – ₹5.1L |
| Nurse station screen | ~50 sq ft | ₹1.4L – ₹2.4L |
| 8-bay ICU ward | ~720 sq ft | ₹17L – ₹31L |
Healthcare questions
What happens to an ICU bay in a power cut?
The glass turns opaque, which removes staff line of sight. For critical care this is a genuine clinical consideration, and those panels should be on backup power. The load is small — roughly 5W per square metre — so a modest UPS covers a full ward.
Does it meet infection-control requirements?
The glass is a flat, non-porous, wipe-clean surface with no fabric, which compares favourably with cubicle curtains. Compliance depends on your institution's protocol, so we supply the material specification for your infection-control team to assess.
Can it be cleaned with hospital disinfectants?
Most standard disinfectants are fine. Ammonia-based and strong solvent cleaners should be avoided. Send us your cleaning schedule and we will confirm compatibility before order.
Can it be installed in a live ward?
Yes, phased bay by bay. We plan around clinical schedules and work out of hours where required. Retrofit film is faster if the existing glazing is suitable.
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