Much time and resources have been dedicated to developing forming processes and coatings that allow the container manufacturer to produce lighter, more environmentally-friendly packaging to suit today's market requirements. However, little has been said of the glass quality improvements that are necessary to make lightweighting a success. This article explains how supplemental electric heating can help with glass lightweighting.
Origin
Electroglass, Uk
Journal Title
Glass Worldwide Jan-Feb 2009 41
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 3870