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
SPACER’FILLER M
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
SPACER’FILLER AT
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
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