Glass plate washing
Continuous washing and drying of diverse glass plates
Here are three reasons why Glaston’s glass plate washing machines are your best choice
1.
Energy-saving cleaning and drying of different glass thicknesses
2.
Chainless brush and transport drives outside the machine
3.
Maintenance-free, water-protected brush bearings
GLASS’WASHER GW-D
- Three separate brush-pair drives
- Synchronous drive of vertical transport shafts for slip- and distortion-free glass plate transport
- Symmetric design of brush shafts, suitable also for bilateral use
- Water tank with a heater integrated into the machine housing
- Blower nozzles with air-knife design for optimum glass plate drying
Options
- Electronic frequency control of the brush drives for especially sensitive coatings
- Inspection windows in doors on front side
- Reversible transport drive for glass plates
- Automatic coating recognition
GLASS’WASHER GW-SU
- Four separate brush-pair drives
- Synchronous drive of vertical transport shafts for slip- and distortion-free glass plate transport
- Automatic opening and closing of parallel guided brush and transport shafts
- Constant brush contact depth when processing different glass thicknesses
- Symmetric design of brush shafts, suitable also for bilateral use
- Blower nozzles with air-knife design for optimum glass plate drying
Options
- Brush-lifting equipment for coated glass plates
- Electronic frequency control of the brush drives for especially sensitive coatings
- Reversible transport drive for glass plates
- Additional equipment for glass thickness up to 30 mm (1.18 in) and 45 mm (1.77 in)
- Automatic coating recognition
References
Glas Herzog, Germany
#architectural #automation #insulating glass #reference #SPEED
“We have a great deal of confidence in our supplier,” says Andreas Herzog, Sr., Managing Director of Glas Herzog. “Our cooperation with former Bystronic glass – and now Glaston – is just as you would want it to be as a customer. In fact, we’re one of their oldest customers – 44 years and counting.”
Read moreWalshs Glass, Australia
#architectural #automation #glass processing #glass tempering #glass tempering process #iControL #reference #RHC #safety glass #tempered glass #upgrades
In January 2021, Walshs Glass in Western Australia began using their Glaston RHC upgrade, enabling them to improve glass flatness and optical quality. “Today, we’re positioned to take advantage of the rapidly changing glass processing demands in Western Australia," says Steve Cuff, Executive Operations Manager at Walshs Glass.
Read moreTristar Glass Inc. USA
#architectural #flat glass laminating #glass processing #laminating #ProL #reference #safety glass #upgrades
When making first-class architectural glass, being able to produce high-quality glass consistently is key. Tristar Glass Inc. specializes in fabricating large architectural glass that can be used in interior and exterior applications. The manufacturing process needs to be well thought-out and completed, as they are committed to delivering their customers with the highest quality glass in the shortest possible lead time. After Glaston upgraded Tristar’s existing lamination lines, they have been able to manufacture all of their products with a significantly lower rejection rate.
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