The Parallel Process High Speed IG Line will increase output, in a smaller footprint, for a lower cost than other IG lines.
The Parallel Process Line derives its name from the innovation of shuttling the topping lite to a back lane. Therefore, the two glass lites run parallel to each other. This and other advancements lead to a significant increase in speed over other lines
Erdman High Speed Parallel Process Flexible Foam Spacer IG Line
Erdman High Speed Parallel Process Dura Spacer IG Line
Vertical IG Parallel Process Line vs. Traditional IG Line
- Vertical automation is more ergonomic and less wasted motion by the operator (not going from horizontal to vertical and back)
- No manual touches to glass after washer
- No close contact between operators
- 3-4 operators vs 7-9 operators on a traditional line
- Auto placement of spacer location
- Argon is filled and finished on the line
- Final press uses full platen vs rollers
- Press minimizes glass breakage
- Press allows butyl to flow into glass slowly and consistently for superior bond and seal
- Press holds at final dimension to eliminate bounce back and maintain overall final dimension more precisely
- Heat applied at lower temp
- Heat is directed to spacer only
- No need to cool the unit to add argon, screw and patch
- Reduction of WIP due to the above process
- Smaller overall footprint and fewer carts needed
- 5 times less energy ($30K per shift per year estimated)
- Fewer lamps (10 vs 36+) less replacement cost
