Air nozzles must cool the glass in a uniform way before it is cut to size. Our recommended solutions are the LSP-HD 61 linescanner and RT8 thermometer.
Accurate measurement of the temperature profile is vital during cooling. The FLT5A thermometer, LSP-HD 5FL linescanner and JRG/A application-specific thermometer are recommended to provide this essential monitoring.
The lehr must be sufficiently heated to prevent cracking or stress points in the glass. The LWIR-640 measures the cooling product at each end of this process to detect problems.
Measurement at the batch inlet provides thermal monitoring of the glass raw materials for quality control. We recommend the LWIR-640 thermal imager or RT8 thermometer for this application.
Measurement at the bushing outlet monitors fibre quality and helps protect the bushing from damage. We recommend the Cyclops 100L, SPOT+ M160, SOLOnet and IQ series for this application.
The canal links the melt tank exit to the tin bath. We recommend the Model FG or SPOT M100 thermometer for bulk temperature measurement of the glass here.
Measurements at this stage ensure safe cutting and provide a quality control check. We supply the LSP-HD 60 linescanner and RT8 thermometer for this application.
Measurements are essential to help control the flow of molten glass into uniform gobs. The Model FG and Cyclops 100L provide the thermal monitoring required for process and quality control.
The temperature of the drawing tower furnace is an essential measurement for product quality and process control. The DTT Drawing Tower Thermometer is specifically designed for this application.
Measurements can monitor the effectiveness of the drying process and detect dangerous hot spots in the material. AMETEK Land’s recommended solution is the LSP-HD 60 linescanner.
Glass production produces flue gas emissions which must be monitored. We offer the Lancom 4, Model 4500 MkIII and WDG 1200/1210, depending on process needs.
Temperature control here is vital to glass condition. The fibre-optic Model FG radiation thermometer is specifically designed for this measurement, while the Cyclops 100L is also recommended.
Accurate gob temperatures maintain the relationship between glass viscosity and gob weight. The portable Cyclops 100L and on-line SPOT M100/R100 fibre optic thermometer offer solutions for this measurement.
Measuring the temperature of the melted glass in the tank provides measurements for process control and efficiency. Our recommended solutions are the NIR-B Glass, Cyclops 100L, Model FG and SPOT M100.
Optimum process control, energy efficiency and tank condition can be controlled through refractory wall measurements. The NIR-B Glass, Cyclops 100L, Model FG and SPOT M100 are recommended.
An LWIR-640 thermal imager is recommended for continuous monitoring of the melt tank exterior. This monitors the tank condition, providing warnings of possible glass break-out or refractory failure.
The molten gobs of glass are shaped into containers here prior to annealing. We recommend temperature monitoring of the glass is achieved by using the SPOT M160, R160 or M210.
Temperature measurements ensure heating to the correct level for toughening or bending processes. Our recommended solutions are the LSP-HD 50FL linescanner, FLT5 thermometer, SOLOnet SN51, and IQ thermometer.
To ensure the glass is sufficiently heated as it leaves the oven, temperature measurements are essential. We recommend the LSP-HD 50FL linescanner, FLT5 thermometer, SOLOnet SN51, and IQ thermometer for this application.
Accurate, reliable temperature measurements are essential for this important area of the tank. The solutions recommended by AMETEK Land are the Model FG, SPOT M100 and Lancom 4.
Rapid spinning is used to create thin fibres of glass or rock. This is a difficult point for temperature analysis – we recommend the NIR thermal imaging camera.
To produce glass of consistently high quality, it is vital to understand the temperature profile at this point where the glass solidifies on molten tin. A FLT5A thermometer is recommended.
Measurements at the exit of the tin bath provide important product quality information ahead of the annealing process. Our recommended solutions are the LSP-HD 50 linescanner and FLT5A thermometer.
Preform temperature in the burner zone is critical in controlling optical fibre strength and transmission quality. We recommend the dedicated VDT Vapour Deposition Thermometer for this application.