Simultaneous Application of Different Separating Agents for Float Glass and Flat Glass

Date: 25 July 2012

With the ability to apply two different separating agents simultaneously, the Bavarian company Grafotec Spray Systems GmbH demonstrates the flexible use options of its AP system.Applying two different powder separating agents is not a standard process in the float glass and flat glass industry.

Nevertheless customers always want a specific separating agent when it comes to protecting their own glass. In the past the only way of fulfilling this customer wish was to invest in two independently-controlled separating agent application systems.

Grafotec Spray Systems GmbH, the German manufacturer of separating agent application systems, recently put the flexible adaptability of the AP system to the test in a plant in Northern Italy. In doing so they used a simple improved version of the existing "AP 550 TWIN" application system that was developed specifically for applying powder separating agents in the float glass and flat glass industry. Two different separating agents can be applied on an alternating basis with the customized AP 550 TWIN retrofitted with a second power tank and a double nozzle bar. Two sets of 24 nozzles per unit can be controlled via the central control. The flexibility of the AP system thus provided enables the glass manufacturer to apply different separating agents per glass plate in continuous operation.

Whether for powder or liquid separating agents, the various applications systems of this Bavarian manufacturer have been in demand by glass manufacturers worldwide for more than 25 years. Custom adaptation possibilities with consistent application quality and long useful life are the strongest selling points of these systems.

The company will be presenting itself and its products in a “griabigen” (cozy) Alpine hut with a view of the mountains and traditional Bavarian specialties from the 23rd to the 26th of October at this year’s Glasstec show in Düsseldorf.

to make a reservation: info@grafotec.com

600450 Simultaneous Application of Different Separating Agents for Float Glass and Flat Glass glassonweb.com

See more news about:

Others also read

Cornwall Group celebrates 25 years of partnership with Saint-Gobain Glass, built on shared values of quality, innovation, and resilience.
Digitalisation and the use of Artificial Intelligence have revolutionised many sectors of industry. In both fields utilisation and integration differ due to the corporate structures and the specific requirements and applications.
The topic of thin glass especially for new applications in architecture attracted a great deal of interest among trade visitors at the past glasstec and its special show “glass technology live”.
Viridian has acquired the distribution assets and the majority of the remaining inventory of Oceania Glass.
Şişecam will participate in the International Solarex Istanbul Fair, taking place at Istanbul Expo Center from April 10-12, 2025.
Innovations that shape the glass industry: glass technology live was a highlight at glasstec 2024. We look back on the impressive exhibits and pioneering developments with Prof Dr Ulrich Knaack.

Add new comment

From industry

52 Corniche El-Nil, AL-SHARIFAIN Tower 10th Floor,
Maadi,
Cairo Governorate
11728
Egypt

İçmeler Mah. D-100 Karayolu Cad. No:44A,
34947 Tuzla,/İstanbul
Turkey

NEWS RELATED PRODUCTS

Sphinx Glass
Rider Glass Company Limited