A tandem installation of IS machines and forehearths is advantageous to glass producers who require high production volumes of lightweight glass containers. To ensure that forehearths can always handle higher production levels, Glass Technologies uses a technique of separate combustion and cooling of the bottom of forehearth channels with an adequate temperature control system.
Origin
Glass Technologies, Italy
Journal Title
Gmpa 2/97 164-169
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 1046