ArchitecturalMaking smart use of glass in modern architecture
Modern architecture makes such a strong statement because of glass. Its design capabilities are limitless. When processed correctly, this unique material fulfills not only aesthetic demands but also safety, durability, sound insulation, as well as thermal and solar control requirements. What’s more, glass is key to truly sustainable and low-energy buildings.
With the boom in state-of-the-art glass façades throughout the world, requirements for processing efficiency, quality features, and sophistication are growing, too. Glaston provides advanced heat treatment and insulating glass manufacturing technologies to produce even the most demanding architectural solutions that are prepared for tomorrow’s challenges.
- Bringing daylight into buildings is a core element of sustainable architecture
- Greater light transmission creates a comfortable working and living environment
- Technological developments in glass bending open up new opportunities to construct buildings
- The most challenging artistic visions are possible
- Any safety, lighting and thermal insulation standards are applicable
- Spotless glass offers clear views without color distortion
- Safety and durability help glass withstand the forces of nature, movement and pressure
Products
FC Series X
- Architectural
- Architectural, Standard tempering (3-19mm / 1/ 8”), Lämpökäsittely, Tempering
CHF Series
- Architectural, Solar, Interior & appliances
- Solar, Interior & appliances, Photovoltaic, Furniture & bathroom, Flat appliances, Lämpökäsittely, Tempering, Solar glass
Jumbo Series
- Architectural
- Architectural, Standard tempering (3-19mm / 1/ 8”), Lämpökäsittely, Tempering
GlastonAir
- Architectural
- Architectural, Solar, Interior & appliances, Thin glass or special application, Furniture & bathroom, Flat appliances, Photovoltaic, Lämpökäsittely
Kevytnosturijärjestelmät ja kääntöpuominosturit
- Architectural, Interior & appliances
- Lasinkäsittelylaitteet
Roller Heat Control (RHC) modernization – Automatic adjustment of the bottom heat level
- Flat tempering - Glaston/Tamglass
- Flat tempering - Uniglass
- Flat tempering - Glassrobots
ProL-zone – Upgrade your existing laminating line
- Flat laminating - Glaston/Tamglass
- Flat laminating - Any brand
iControL – Automation system
- Flat tempering - Glaston/Tamglass
- Flat tempering - Uniglass
- Flat tempering - Glassrobots
- Taivutuskarkaisu
iLooK – automatic online glass quality control
- Flat tempering - Glaston/Tamglass
- Flat tempering - Uniglass
- Flat tempering - Glassrobots
- Flat tempering - Any brand
FC-zone – Replacement of existing heating chamber
- Flat tempering - Glaston/Tamglass
- Flat tempering - Uniglass
- Flat tempering - Glassrobots
- Flat tempering - Any brand
RC-zone – Replacement of existing heating chamber
- Flat tempering - Glaston/Tamglass
- Flat tempering - Uniglass
- Flat tempering - Glassrobots
- Flat tempering - Any brand
Additional heating chamber
- Flat tempering - Glaston/Tamglass
- Flat tempering - Uniglass
- Flat tempering - Glassrobots
- Taivutuskarkaisu
SCA – Integrated Infrared Scanner
- Flat tempering - Glaston/Tamglass
- Flat tempering - Uniglass
- Flat tempering - Glassrobots
- Flat tempering - Any brand
- Taivutuskarkaisu
Variable Speed Blower Control System
- Flat tempering - Glaston/Tamglass
- Flat tempering - Uniglass
References
Premier DGU, UK
#architectural #IG #IG glass #IG unit #IGU #insulating glass #reference #VARIO
“At Premier DGU, we wanted to produce triple-glazed units with different cavity widths and depths on a fully automated basis. We see automation as key to our group’s future success by bringing us higher efficiency and quality. That is what this new Glaston IGU line allows us to do,” says Mark Harrison, CEO of United Glass Group.
Lue lisääRiou Ocean Glass, Mauritius
#architectural #automation #flat glass tempering #glass tempering #glass tempering process #RC Series #reference #RHC
“At Riou Ocean Glass, having reliable, high-performance equipment is essential for delivering the top-quality glass that clients have come to expect,” says Pierre Riou, Founder and President of Riou Ocean Glass. “The Glaston RC Series tempering furnace has given us the confidence to meet our ambitious growth and quality goals across the Indian Ocean region.”
Lue lisääFLACHGLAS Wernberg, Germany
#convection #convection control #flat glass laminating #laminated glass #laminating #ProL #ProL-zone #reference #Upgrades
“We are extremely satisfied with the two latest laminating line upgrade projects. There have been considerable savings in energy consumption, which also have a positive impact on the sustainability of our everyday operations,” says Martin Geiss, Technical Manager at FLACHGLAS Wernberg. “Many concerns we used to have about quality, reliability and feasibility are a thing of the past.”
Lue lisääUnited Plate Glass (UPG), U.S.A.
#architectural #FC Series #flat glass tempering #glass tempering #glass tempering process #reference #Upgrades #Vortex Pro
“Glaston Vortex Pro convection added to Glaston’s FC tempering furnace is making all the difference. With mixed loads and different sizes, this combo is a no-brainer. We would not be able to realize all the benefits without Vortex Pro’s extra functionality. I’m now wishing we had it on all our lines,” says Cory Brown, Director of Operations at United Plate Glass (UPG).
Lue lisääFenergic Group, Canada
#architectural #automation #flat glass tempering #glass tempering #IG #IG unit #insulating glass #RC Series #reference #TPS
The Fenergic Group specializes in high-quality windows for multiplexes, high-rise buildings and multi-family homes. “We knew we needed to increase the speed of our line, improve the quality of our end product and add the next level of glazing because that’s where our market is going. But our whole adventure took off when we visited glasstec in Dusseldorf in the autumn of 2022,” says Véronique Bouladier, Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator at Fenergic in Quebec, Canada.
Lue lisääViridian Glass, Australia
#architectural #automation #COMFORT #glass quality #IG unit #insulating glass #reference
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.
Lue lisääAGP, New Zealand
#architectural #automation #autopilot #digitalization #FC Series #flat glass tempering #reference
“We’re now running with the stability, reliability and consistency we aimed to achieve when we invested in Glaston’s Autopilot,” David Bunting, Managing Director of Architectural Glass Products (AGP), says.
Lue lisääVitropor, Portugal
#architectural #automation #flat glass laminating #flat glass tempering #glass processing #glass tempering #iControL #laminating #ProL #reference #RHC #safety glass #tempered glass #Upgrades
“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.
Lue lisääPavle, Serbia
#architectural #automation #glass tempering #iControL #Jumbo Series #reference #safety glass #tempered glass
“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.
Lue lisääPress Glass Inc., U.S.A.
#automation #glass processing #laminating #ProL #reference #safety glass #Upgrades
Since establishing their presence in the US through an acquisition, Poland-based Press Glass has continued its brisk growth based on the same values that make it the #1 glass fabricator in Europe and the UK. The company’s latest US investment is a Glaston ProL convection control upgrade at its Ridgeway, Virginia, plant.
Lue lisääEmirates Glass, UAE
#architectural #automation #glass tempering #iLooK #Jumbo Series #reference #safety glass #tempered glass
Emirates Glass LLC, one of the leading organizations in the glass industry and a long-time advocate of Glaston technology, continues its journey of innovation and quality enhancement with the installation of the Glaston Jumbo Series flat glass tempering line featuring Vortex Pro convection technology. This investment marks Emirates Glass’s commitment to delivering top-notch architectural glass solutions to the region and far beyond.
Lue lisääMid-American Glass, US
#appliances #architectural #automation #FC Series #flat glass tempering #glass tempering #glass tempering process #RC Series #reference #safety glass
“Maggie gives us outstanding flexibility to temper 3 to 19 mm glass. Louie gives us purpose – to temper the best heat-strengthened and heavy commercial insulated glass,” says Michelle Magyar, President of Mid-American Glass.
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