GlassOnWeb.com - Articles - How to handle and store curved glass Vitrea (468x60)
 
 HOME   DIRECTORY   NEWS   ARTICLES   BUSINESS AREA   FORUM    JOBS  new!  
 
Sign-in | Registration
  »  Home  »  Articles  »  How to handle and store curved glass
 
Yinrui Glass Machinery Co. ltd
 
   TOPICS
Glass
Advice
Architecture
Chemicals
Events
Technology
Interesting Facts
Ecology
Machinery
Photovoltaics
Safety
Companies
 
  Articles

Machinery
How to handle and store curved glass

Bent glass is simply flat glass which is heated to a specific temperature, at which point the glass softens sufficiently in order for it to be moulded to the required curve. After this final shape is obtained, the handling process differs from that of normal flat glass so as to prevent breakage.

Here are some useful tips on how to handle and store your bent glass: the glass should rest on 3 supports formed by wooden wedges, and must be single-stacked when the section angle is greater than 90 degrees. Storage on L-frame stands, covered with felt or rubber is also recommended. To avoid swaying, pay attention to curve and weight when moving glass. If you want to know more about this topic, you can find additional useful tips on the selected links.


Photos: GlassOnWeb.com
Last review: December, 2005


Print this article  Printer friendly version Send this article to a friend  Send to a Friend



Add a Comment

You have to be registered in order to add your comment.
If you already have an account, please sign-in to comment.



 
Other Net Sources
The basics of glass bending
This site contains information about various techniques for bending glass.

Common Terms
Common terms in glass bending.

Measuring bent glass
Tips on how to measure bent glass.

The science of bending
Different types of glass bending.


Our publications
Glass storage tecniques
ADVERTISING