Stacker plates - precision and process reliability in glass production
In glass production, safe, precise handling of glass products during all production steps is crucial to ensure consistently high product quality and avoid rejects. Megatron AG supplies depositing plates as well as cooling plates, pusher plates, cross belts, grippers and levers for glass manufacturing and glass blowing machines, tailored to the specific requirements of the glass industry.
The materials used must not extract any heat from the hot glass in order to minimize the risk of microcracks. High thermal stability and gentle handling are key factors in avoiding cracks and distortion and increasing process reliability.
Customized materials for spreader plates
Megatron AG offers a wide range of high-quality materials for depositing plates and other components that precisely control heat conduction, prevent thermal shocks and enable long service lives even at high temperatures.
Overview of compatible materials
| Material | Properties | Typical applications |
|---|---|---|
cosTherm | Modern materials for mold, tool and press construction, especially for multi-layer material combinations | Press construction, mold and tool making with high temperatures |
DOGLAS | Glass fiber reinforced plastics (GRP) with polyester, epoxy and other resin systems | Applications with high thermal load capacity |
DOTEX | Thermoset composite material based on phenolic resin, reinforced with cotton or paper fabrics | Economic applications in industrial processes |
DOTHERM | Materials with low thermal conductivity and high electrical insulation | Applications up to 1,000 °C, electrical insulation |
ELTIMID | High wear resistance, use from -250 °C to 280 °C (short-term 400 °C), oil-free operation | Durable applications under extreme temperature conditions |
Applications in practice
The settling plates supplied by Megatron AG are part of applications such as:
Thermal insulation: Use of insulation solutions to stabilize process heat and reduce energy losses.
Transportation: Safe and gentle transportation of hot and heavy glass components with sharp edges during production.