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


Premier DGU, UK

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“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.

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Riou Ocean Glass, Mauritius

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“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.”

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United Plate Glass (UPG), U.S.A.

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“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).

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