Emhart Glass has announced the launch of a multi-gob weight system, which allows for enhanced flexibility of glass container production when used in conjunction with the supplier's 555 feeder, 565 shear and FlexIS feeder control software. The new system controls both the feeder and the shear, giving a choice of gob weight and shape. As a result, each section of a forming machine (whether IS, AIS, NIS or BIS), can produce an item of individual weight and shape. The multi-motion profile plunger and shear are both controlled and monitored from one screen. Settings are designed to be simple, intuitive and largely self-explanatory. The system can offer many benefits for glassmakers. Production can be closely aligned with demand, in terms of both quantity produced and time of manufacture. This optimises the use of machines and minimises the need to hold stock. Production can also be adjusted precisely to the supply of glass available, thus optimising furnace output. With the multi-gob weight system, it is possible to accommodate a short notice job without halting an existing run. One or more sections can be reassigned to the job, while the others continue as normal. Small quantities can be handled without equipping the entire machine with moulds or leaving some sections idle. The system can also be used to test a new set of mould equipment, or to make sampling runs on a single section without interrupting normal production. For more information, please visit: www.emhartglass.com
