Conveying technology - seamless conveying

Drawing glass. Rolled glass. Patterned glass. These terms describe glass with a special surface structure. Grenzebach provides hot end as well as cold end technology. We are your partner along the entire production line, from the annealing lehr to the cold end with cutting, stacking and conveyor equipment.

The tin bath is the heart of every float glass production line; it is a decisive quality factor. Consequently, at Grenzebach, it is always tailored to each customer’s requirements. Using process simulation, we are able to extract the ultimate in yield and quality.

In the dross box, the glass floating on the tin is lifted out of it for the first time and transferred to the annealing lehr. The trick is to transfer the glass ribbon from a liquid and full-surface support to a roller conveyor.

The annealing process is a decisive factor for quality, productivity, and efficiency. With our innovative systems, you can keep it fully under control: the latest technological control applications monitor your process at all times, prevent production losses and help to minimize downtime.

For a float glass plant to operate reliably and at peak performance, it needs a steady supply of energy and other media like natural gas, electricity, inert gas, tin and much more.

Our technology conveys glass gently and precisely – even over distances greater than 100 meters or 110 yards. What’s more, our conveying solutions operate smoothly and have long service lives too.

Cutting technology lies at the heart of the cold end of a float glass production line. Combined with the breaking system, the cutting heads, force-regulated controls and an intelligent optimization system form a superbly efficient unit.

As a glass manufacturer, a stable production process is more important than ever these days. Grenzebach’s inspection and measurement procedures stand for advanced control methods and top product quality.

For the glass line’s stacking process to work well, it relies on a good sorting process. We can develop a smart system for you so that conveying and stacking are a class act.

Digitalization is opening the door to a spectacular future of glass production. Be a part of the journey with our digitalization solution for tomorrow’s glass production.

The engineering and commissioning of a new system are the first steps towards a successful glass line. Professional service in daily business is just as important - which is why we are at your side throughout the system’s entire life cycle.