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Monitors and Analysers for Glass - Fibreglass and Rockwool - Glassware
Glass fiber and mineral wool insulation production. Fibreglass is made from melted glass spun at high speed to create fibres. Rockwool (also called mineral wool) is created in the same way, using melted rock. Both have excellent insulation properties.
Aside from different starting ingredients, the production process for fibreglass and rockwool is the same. Temperature measurements at key points in the process support improved efficiency and quality control.
Making accurate temperature measurements at key locations in the production process helps control the quality of the finished fibreglass or rockwool product. AMETEK Land has a range of advanced, high-precision instruments, some specifically designed for the glass industry, to produce the required results, supporting quality control, process efficiency, and safety.
Measurement at the batch inlet provides thermal monitoring of the glass raw materials for quality control. We recommend the LWIR-640 thermal imager or RT8 thermometer for this application.
Optimum process control, energy efficiency and tank condition can be controlled through refractory wall measurements. The NIR-B Glass, Cyclops 100L, Model FG and SPOT M100 are recommended.
An LWIR-640 thermal imager is recommended for continuous monitoring of the melt tank exterior. This monitors the tank condition, providing warnings of possible glass break-out or refractory failure.
Accurate, reliable temperature measurements are essential for this important area of the tank. The solutions recommended by AMETEK Land are the Model FG, SPOT M100 and Lancom 4.
Glass production produces flue gas emissions which must be monitored. We offer the Lancom 4, Model 4500 MkIII and WDG 1200/1210, depending on process needs.
Measurements are essential to help control the flow of molten glass into uniform gobs. The Model FG and Cyclops 100L provide the thermal monitoring required for process and quality control.
Temperature control here is vital to glass condition. The fibre-optic Model FG radiation thermometer is specifically designed for this measurement, while the Cyclops 100L is also recommended.
Measurement at the bushing outlet monitors fibre quality and helps protect the bushing from damage. We recommend the Cyclops 100L, SPOT+ M160, SOLOnet and IQ series for this application.
Rapid spinning is used to create thin fibres of glass or rock. This is a difficult point for temperature analysis – we recommend the NIR thermal imaging camera.
Measurements can monitor the effectiveness of the drying process and detect dangerous hot spots in the material. AMETEK Land’s recommended solution is the LSP-HD 60 linescanner.