FC-zone – existing heating chamber replacement

High air volume full-convection system with closed circulation


Three reasons for choosing FC-zone

1.

Extended machine lifetime with a completely new heating chamber

2.

Energy-efficient, high-capacity Low-E processing without any compromise in quality

3.

Ease of use with Glaston iControL automation

FC Series-based heating chamber upgrade


The Glaston FC-zone heating chamber upgrade with the latest iControl automation system is designed to be a quick and cost-efficient modification for your existing tempering line. The upgrade replaces a damaged or outdated furnace chamber and control system, helping you avoid acquiring a completely new tempering line.

This upgrade replaces an existing heating chamber with the latest FC Series-based chamber, quickly modernizing your furnace. The FC-zone heating chamber replacement has been developed in close cooperation with glass producers to respond to the most pressing needs of today’s flat tempering industry. FC-zone enables you to decrease energy costs and increase Low-E production.

References


United Plate Glass, U.S.A.

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“When you’re basically happy with the quench and your bed size, it becomes a no-brainer to change the furnace chambers with Glaston’s chamber replacements to get a completely new furnace. The best thing – you’re only paying about half the price of a new furnace and you get the latest tempering technology,” states Darin Vietmeier, Vice President of Operations at United Plate Glass of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Premier DGU, UK

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“At Premier DGU, we wanted to produce triple-glazed units with different cavity widths and depths on a fully automated basis. We see automation as key to our group’s future success by bringing us higher efficiency and quality. That is what this new Glaston IGU line allows us to do,” says Mark Harrison, CEO of United Glass Group.

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Riou Ocean Glass, Mauritius

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“At Riou Ocean Glass, having reliable, high-performance equipment is essential for delivering the top-quality glass that clients have come to expect,” says Pierre Riou, Founder and President of Riou Ocean Glass. “The Glaston RC Series tempering furnace has given us the confidence to meet our ambitious growth and quality goals across the Indian Ocean region.”

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