Tecnoglass chooses Mappi for a new HST testing equipment

Tecnoglass chooses Mappi for a new HST testing equipment
Photo source
www.mappi.it

Date: 13 May 2021

HST by Mappi is the ideal partner for the furnaces of the Fox and ATS 4.0 series.

Tempered glass is subject to risk of spontaneous breakage. This risk might also derives from a particularity of the glass production process. It may happen that at the time of blast furnace processing, nickel sulphide particles are created inside the plates. They are invisible particles, but unfortunately, following the tempering process, they tend to change size. This over time causes internal tensions in the tempered sheet which can cause spontaneous breakage.

Fortunately, there is a test capable of identifying the glass sheets subject to this risk: the HST, Heat Soak Test. During the test, the glass sheets are brought at about 290° C and maintained at this temperature. This speeds up the breaking process; plates destined to spontaneously break during the test should explode. Those that pass shouldn’t give this type of problem in the future. The HST is regulated by the UNI EN 14179 standard. It is a mandatory test for sheets intended for building facades.

Tecnoglass chooses Mappi for a new HST testing equipment

HST by Mappi it’s a complement of the Tempering Furnace with all the design accuracy and production quality that have always distinguished the Italian company production. This was the choice made by Tecnoglass, the Italian company that has established itself as a model of quality and technical expertise in the production of insulating, safety and acoustic glass. 

About his choice Mr. Sardano of Tecnoglass declared: “We already have an ATS 4.0 and we are absolutely satisfied with it. It seemed natural to us to also choose the HST by Mappi, we are sure to find once again design and construction quality, reliability and friendliness. Would you have done differently?”. In fact, we can't blame him.

HST by Mappi is the ideal partner for the furnaces of the Fox and ATS 4.0 series.

Tecnoglass chooses Mappi for a new HST testing equipment

Tecnoglass chooses Mappi for a new HST testing equipment

600450 Tecnoglass chooses Mappi for a new HST testing equipment glassonweb.com

Others also read

The Company announced the installation of a co-extrusion line specifically designed for the upcoming production of advanced EPE Solar PV encapsulants and EVA tri-layer acoustic interlayers.
Architectural expression through structure and light is at the heart of this project, brought to life with SILVERSTAR SELEKT 74/42 by Glas Trösch.
Satinal, a leading Italian manufacturer of STRATO® interlayers for safety glass lamination, is gearing up for increased production capacity to meet growing demand.
FGIA has released an updated specification aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and durability through the use of solar reflective finishes on building components.
Folienwerk Wolfen GmbH continues to set new standards in laminated glass technology with its high-performance evguard® laminating films.
From July 16 to 18, 2025, Pujol & Evalam, together with Herralum, will take center stage at Glasstech Mexico (booth G03) in Mexico City’s Centro Citibanamex.

Add new comment

From industry

Via per Monastier, 4
31056 Vallio di Roncade TV
Italy

Polígono Industrial El Bayo, parcela I, 19
24492 Cubillos del Sil León
Spain

Via Del Lavoro Snc
64023 Mosciano Sant’Angelo TE
Italy

NEWS RELATED PRODUCTS

Rider Glass Company Limited
Kuraray Europe GmbH
R.C.N. Solutions Srl
Kuraray Europe GmbH