FC Series X

The masterpiece of intelligence


Need to produce high volumes of premium quality flat tempered glass?
Here are three reasons why Glaston FC Series X is your best choice

1.

#1 for quality with any product or glass type

  • Unbeatable performance with proven Chinook technology
  • Unique Glaston boost technology for fire-resistant glass and structural glazing
  • Market-leading anisotropy control with intelligent process automation

2.

Lowest production costs with high energy efficiency

  • Highest yield with built-in intelligence
  • Best bed utilization with unique convection design
  • Maximum uptime thanks to 50 years of proven technology design

3.

Highest automation level

  • Easiest to operate with consistent output every shift
  • Intelligent process automation with Autopilot and online reporting
  • Future-proof choice with ever-evolving Glaston technologies and services

The winner’s choice for flat tempering


Glaston FC Series X flat glass tempering lines incorporate modern convection technologies and process automation for the highest yield and flexibility.

What makes the difference is our high air volume convection systems, essential to produce world-renowned glass thanks to their superior heating accuracy. Chinook allows you to run at the highest yield, helping you minimize your energy consumption, while Vortex Pro gives you the highest flexibility with utmost quality.

The tempering process Autopilot reduces the need for operator input and offers process control without parameters. The Autopilot automatically sets all necessary parameters based on the glass sheet placement on the line, enabling the operator to simply monitor the process.

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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AGP, New Zealand

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“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.

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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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