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
SPACER’FILLER M
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
SPACER’FILLER AT
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
AGC Interpane, Germany
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“I walk through our insulating glass production facility every day with pride,” says Daniel Bruckelt, Production Manager Insulating Glass of AGC Interpane in Plattling, Germany. “Not just because everything is so well organized and structured, but also because Glaston has given us a coherent concept for our unique insulating glass (IG) production. And this is what allows us to remain top-of-mind for challenging world-class projects.”
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Tim Widner at Lippert Components in the US is sharing his and his team's experiences working with the Glaston glass processing machinery. "The new equipment has been a great addition to us. We are able to one-piece flow our raw material through our line, hands-free. No humans come in contact with the glass until it is fully tempered and at the end of the process."
Read morePress Glass Inc., U.S.A.
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