Overview
Forehearth thermal conditioning
Forehearth temperature homogenisation system for installation in gas fired or electric forehearths to ensure accurate gob weight and shape control.
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Specifications
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For installation in the forehearth conditioning section
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Proven for effectively removing side to side and top to bottom glass temperature differences
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Particularly useful in wide forehearths or coloured glass production
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High installed total power allows quick reaction to changing forehearth conditions
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Multiple power zones and flexible configurations allow system operation to be tailored to suit individual job parameters
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Proven installation techniques allow system to be added during operation without the need for draining or cooling down the forehearth
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Automatic power/temperature and manual control facility for each heating zone
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Utilises Electroglass’ special design dry electrodes to ensure consistent glass quality without risk of induced DC voltage, a problem common with some other designs
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Low operating power, typically only a few kilowatts
Glass Types
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Soda Lime
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Borosilicates
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Fluoride Opal
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Lead Crystal
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Container
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Cosmetic
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Tableware
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Ovenware
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Pharmaceutical
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Tubing
Forehearth Thermal Conditioning
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Gob weight differences reduced to only a few grams
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Power to each zone provided by an air cooled, single-phase transformer
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Electrode overall lengths and immersions to suit individual installations
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Automatic power control of each zone as standard
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Automatic temperature control utilising existing in-glass thermocouples
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Control system bypass for emergency use