Spacer filling

Manual or automatic spacer filling in shortest cycle times


Here are three reasons why Glaston’s spacer filling solution is your best choice

1.

Simplified logistics using the first-in/first-out process

2.

Processing of different types of spacer frames

3.

Parallel filling and transporting operations

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Desiccant filling station for subsequent filling

  • Drilling, filling and sealing of two frame members simultaneously
  • Sensor-controlled monitoring of the filling process guarantees an optimum filling degree
  • Desiccant feeding by 200-liter big bags
  • Removal of excessive desiccant grains by suction
  • Automatic sealing of the filling holes with butyl
  • Feeding unit can be infinitely adjusted pneumatically

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Desiccant filling without manual intervention provides the shortest cycle times thanks to parallel filling and transporting operations

  • Simplified logistics using the first-in/first-out process
  • Processing of stretched and curved frames made of aluminum, steel, stainless steel or plastic profiles
  • Proven drilling of the fill holes centered at the back of the spacer profile
  • Parallel drilling and filling of the two vertical frame legs
  • Clean and sensor-controlled filling operation with removal of excessive desiccant grains by suction
  • Spherical, desiccant grains with a diameter from 0.5–0.9 mm (0.02–0.04 in), 200-liter (55-gallon) drums
  • Automatic butyl sealing of the filling holes
  • Automatic frame transfer to the SPACER’BUTYLAPPLICATOR
  • Processing symmetrical internal bars up to 40 mm (1.57 in) wide
  • Shape filling in manual operation possible

Options

  • Picker – frame carrier for spacer frame buffering at spacerbending machines
  • Feeder – frame carrier for spacer frame buffering and transportation from spacerbending machines to the SPACER’FILLER AT

References


Viridian Glass, Australia

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As building regulations require more energy-efficient glass, Viridian Glass has stepped up its game. Purchasing Glaston’s COMFORT BOX IG manufacturing line enables its Woodville plant in Adelaide to meet burgeoning demands with visibly better quality and shorter lead times. “High quality insulated glass is the future in Australia,” says, National Operational Excellence Manager, Tarun Bhatia at Viridian Glass.

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Vitropor, Portugal

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“When we buy a new TV or piece of furniture for our home, it gives us good vibes – a nice feeling. In a similar way, we chose to upgrade our tempering furnace to make things easier and better for our team, so their work would be more enjoyable,” says Pedro Aguilar, Managing Director of Vitropor.

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Pavle, Serbia

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“With our Glaston Jumbo furnace and insulating line, we can now produce the biggest IG units in the Balkans, and our business is taking off internationally. The line helps us serve architects who want ever-larger, top-quality windows for offices, schools and even shopping malls with glass sizes up to 3.5 meters or more,” says Jelena Blagojevic, Marketing Manager of Pavle.

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