Inspection / frame application

Automatic or manual frame positioning for conventional spacers


Here are three reasons why Glaston’s spacer frame application technology is your best choice

1.

Effective and quick glass plate control

2.

Automatic feeding and precise butyl coated spacer frame application

3.

Continuous application in any sequence for different spacer frame features

FRAME’SETTER VR


Visual inspection of glass plates and manual positioning of spacer frames

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  • Total visual surface monitoring of glass plates, supported on the upper and lower edges only
  • Contrast lighting of the inspection area for effective and quick glass plate control
  • Automatic adjustment of the vertical movable roller girder
  • Program-controlled vertical and horizontal frame positioning girder for quick and exact application of butyl-coated spacer frames

Quick glass inspection

  • Non-soiling glass plate transport
  • Automatic adjustment of the frame positioning girder according to present glass thickness
  • Quick adjustment for frame setback
  • Operation programs for double and triple insulating glass units
  • Manual adjustment of the movable roller girder for shaped forms
  • Start/stop transport control operated by a footswitch
  • Operator guidance provided by colored signal lights

Options

  • Vertical and horizontal frame positioning girders with automatic adjustment for glass thicknesses from 3 mm (0.118 in) up to 80 mm (3.149 in)
  • Vertical and horizontal, stepless adjustable larger frame setback
  • Rear access to the inspection station

FRAME’APPLICATOR


Continual precise rectangular spacer frame application – in any sequence for different frame dimensions, spacer widths and glass thicknesses

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  • Automatic feeding and precise butyl coated spacer frame application for squared and rectangular forms
  • Accurate frame segment alignment via controlled gripper system
  • Gentle and correct spacer frame positioning on the glass plate with no butyl sealant damage
  • Linear sagged spacer frame alignment
  • Congruent frame position to accommodate triple insulating glass unit production
  • Measuring device for automatic spacer and glass dimension comparison preventing application in case of irregularities
  • Continuously high output, irrespective of different glass dimensions

Options

  • Adjustment device for different amounts of frame setback
  • Additional equipment for automatic spacer frame application with muntin bars
  • Installation into a tandem version

References


Zanatta Vetro, Italy

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“The quality of glass we process has improved, efficiency has increased, and our operators are proud of what they can achieve with the new line,” says Gianluca Gastaldon, Sales Manager at Zanatta Vetro.

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Hard Glass Industry, Japan

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“Glaston’s strong global track record and our positive experience over the years were key reasons for choosing its solutions again,” says Takashi Shiotani, Production Manager at Hard Glass Industry.

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Lasiluoto, Finland

#automation #autopilot #FC Series #flat glass tempering #glass tempering process #safety glass #tempered glass

“We had a clear need for larger tempered glass that our subcontracting network simply couldn’t deliver. In addition, we wanted the ability to process glasses with different coatings and meet the growing domestic demand for striking, impressive glass architecture,” says Kari Lilja, Managing Director of Lasiluoto.

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