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
Kristal, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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“We purchased the Glaston iControL and scanner upgrade to solve any concern with software or spare parts availability before they became an issue. Once installed, the upgrade helped us win a large glass façade project in Indonesia that required extremely high quality. Both we and Glaston can be proud of the high level of quality achieved,” says Matea Franjić, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Kristal in Vitez, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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“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.”
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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.
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