Spacer filling

Manual or automatic spacer filling in shortest cycle times


Here are three reasons why Glaston’s spacer filling solution is your best choice

1.

Simplified logistics using the first-in/first-out process

2.

Processing of different types of spacer frames

3.

Parallel filling and transporting operations

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Desiccant filling station for subsequent filling

  • Drilling, filling and sealing of two frame members simultaneously
  • Sensor-controlled monitoring of the filling process guarantees an optimum filling degree
  • Desiccant feeding by 200-liter big bags
  • Removal of excessive desiccant grains by suction
  • Automatic sealing of the filling holes with butyl
  • Feeding unit can be infinitely adjusted pneumatically

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Desiccant filling without manual intervention provides the shortest cycle times thanks to parallel filling and transporting operations

  • Simplified logistics using the first-in/first-out process
  • Processing of stretched and curved frames made of aluminum, steel, stainless steel or plastic profiles
  • Proven drilling of the fill holes centered at the back of the spacer profile
  • Parallel drilling and filling of the two vertical frame legs
  • Clean and sensor-controlled filling operation with removal of excessive desiccant grains by suction
  • Spherical, desiccant grains with a diameter from 0.5–0.9 mm (0.02–0.04 in), 200-liter (55-gallon) drums
  • Automatic butyl sealing of the filling holes
  • Automatic frame transfer to the SPACER’BUTYLAPPLICATOR
  • Processing symmetrical internal bars up to 40 mm (1.57 in) wide
  • Shape filling in manual operation possible

Options

  • Picker – frame carrier for spacer frame buffering at spacerbending machines
  • Feeder – frame carrier for spacer frame buffering and transportation from spacerbending machines to the SPACER’FILLER AT

References


AURYS, France

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“We had an excellent opportunity to replace our two older tempering furnaces with one new Glaston RC Series line to reduce energy consumption, avoid problems with outdated spare parts and beef up our production with more automation,” says Samir Bou Obeid, Chairman of AURYS.

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Mid-American Glass, US

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“Maggie gives us outstanding flexibility to temper 3 to 19 mm glass. Louie gives us purpose – to temper the best heat-strengthened and heavy commercial insulated glass,” says Michelle Magyar, President of Mid-American Glass.

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Al-Manna, Saudi Arabia

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“Our aim is to achieve the highest level of perfection with the glass we provide to the booming market in Saudi Arabia,” says Mr. Ibrahim and Mr. Dafeer Manna Al-Amri, who head up Al-Manna Glass in the country’s capital of Riyadh.

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