Johnson Matthey's advanced coating technology (ACT) effectively combines the best features and properties of the platinum group metals and ceramics and offers the glass industry improvements in component durability and process efficiency. ACT coated thermocouple sheaths are now an established worldwide product. The technology has been extended to the coating of forehearth consumables. This has demonstrated major potential for improvements in glass making; it has highlighted the benefits possible in the control of gob diameter, shape and weight and brought stability to forehearth operation.
Origin
Johnson Matthey, Uk
Journal Title
Glass Technology 37 4 1996 108-111
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 1034