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


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

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“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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