FC Series

The masterpiece of intelligence


Need to produce high volumes of premium quality flat tempered glass?
Here are three reasons why Glaston FC Series is your best choice

1.

#1 for quality with any product or glass type

  • Unbeatable performance with proven Chinook technology
  • Unique Glaston boost technology for fire-resistant glass and structural glazing
  • Market-leading anisotropy control with intelligent process automation

2.

Lowest production costs with high energy efficiency

  • Highest yield with built-in intelligence
  • Best bed utilization with unique convection design
  • Maximum uptime thanks to 50 years of proven technology design

3.

Highest automation level

  • Easiest to operate with consistent output every shift
  • Intelligent process automation with Autopilot and online reporting
  • Future-proof choice with ever-evolving Glaston technologies and services

The winner’s choice for flat tempering


Glaston FC Series flat glass tempering lines incorporate modern convection technologies and process automation for the highest yield and flexibility.

What makes the difference is our high air volume convection systems, essential to produce world-renowned glass thanks to their superior heating accuracy. Chinook allows you to run at the highest yield, helping you minimize your energy consumption, while Vortex Pro gives you the highest flexibility with utmost quality.

The tempering process Autopilot reduces the need for operator input and offers process control without parameters. The Autopilot automatically sets all necessary parameters based on the glass sheet placement on the line, enabling the operator to simply monitor the process.

References


AGC Interpane, Germany

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“I walk through our insulating glass production facility every day with pride,” says Daniel Bruckelt, Production Manager Insulating Glass of AGC Interpane in Plattling, Germany. “Not just because everything is so well organized and structured, but also because Glaston has given us a coherent concept for our unique insulating glass (IG) production. And this is what allows us to remain top-of-mind for challenging world-class projects.”

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Lippert Components, USA

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Tim Widner at Lippert Components in the US is sharing his and his team's experiences working with the Glaston glass processing machinery. "The new equipment has been a great addition to us. We are able to one-piece flow our raw material through our line, hands-free. No humans come in contact with the glass until it is fully tempered and at the end of the process."

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Press Glass Inc., U.S.A.

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Since establishing their presence in the US through an acquisition, Poland-based Press Glass has continued its brisk growth based on the same values that make it the #1 glass fabricator in Europe and the UK. The company’s latest US investment is a Glaston ProL convection control upgrade at its Ridgeway, Virginia, plant.

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