Edge deletion

Edge deletion for processing rectangular and shaped glass


Precision edge deletion technology

1.

Continuous, automatic grinding of glass coating for rectangular and shaped glass

2.

Automatic grinding wheel dressing

3.

Slip-free, synchronized glass plate transportation for consistent edge deletion quality

Advantages at a glance


High-quality system components for maximum efficiency

Top quality

  • Constant grinding speed using automatic speed adaption of the grinding wheel and the path velocity
  • Individual adaption of the path velocity depending on the requirements of the coating
  • Constant grinding wheel contact pressure for edge deletion using torque control
  • Integrated grinding dust extraction unit

Easy to integrate

  • Sequence programs for glass plate feeding before and after edge deletion
  • Online data input as an option

Easy to use

  • Suitable for different glass plate coatings
  • Glass plate edge deletion for stepped insulating glass units of rectangular and shaped formats as an option
  • Optional production of shaped units without the production planning system

Easy to maintain

  • Simple and fast grinding wheel change
  • Automatic grinding wheel dressing

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

#architectural #automation #flat glass tempering #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.

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