Ravensby Glass is now able to manufacture glass panes up to 5metres by 2.8metres with the newly acquired Forel ‘Hich Tec’ IGU line with an Automatic Vertical Glass Edging Machine.
The fully automated machine, said to be the first of its kind in the UK, can produce double, triple and even quadruple IGUs. With an integrated quality scanning system, the line has the capability to process offsets and shapes, rigid, flexible or thermoplastic spacers, as well as assembled glass units weighing up to 400kg (880lb) per linear metre and up to 100mm (3.9”) thick.
“It was great to lead the installation of the UK’s first Forel ‘HIGH TEC’ IGU line,” said Promac technical development manager, Paz Di Lello.
“This is such an impressive machine. The enhanced range of capability that it gives to Ravensby means that they will be able to meet the increased demand for larger glass units and opens up a huge range of new opportunities for them.”
Ravensby Glass director Hamish Ogilvie added: “This was our first time working with Promac, and the service was fantastic.
“The whole process from the initial enquiry through to the installation was very prompt and efficient, which made our life so much easier. The quote was clear and concise, the delivery was made on time and in the right order, meaning everything was done extremely quickly, in fact, it was one of the fastest installations we’ve had.
“Everyone we dealt with at Promac was extremely well informed on the machines, and the engineers on site were fantastic, providing us with excellent levels of support. As with most machines, there have been a few teething problems early on, but the aftersales care has been exceptional and whenever we had issues, they provided us with solutions.”
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