At first glance, handling devices may only seem to be a small part of the glass preparation process. They are, however, located at critical interfaces, and if they do not operate properly, they can have a devastating effect on all stages of production. Gunter Seeberger, Production Manager at Pilkington Austria, is therefore installing handling devices from the Bystronic technology centre Armatec. During a guided tour of the plant, he explained why people at Pilkington are paying particular attention to vacuum lifters.
Origin
Bystronic, Italy
Journal Title
Glass Technology International Sept/Oct 2006 102-105
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 2133