Super Spacers for More Efficient Insulated Glass Manufacturing

Energy efficiency of a window is measured by the amount of heat that is conducted through a glazed unit. Glass manufacturers are always looking for innovative ways to reduce their costs while putting out an efficient product. Flexible Super Spacers are a win win for both end users and glass manufacturers.

What are Flexible Super Spacers

Super Spacers, manufactured by Edgetech, is a flexible, silicone foam spacer. While traditional spacers used metal spacer bars to separate each pane of glass, the main drawback was that the aluminum was highly conductive and contributed to heat loss. Super Spacer contains no metal and therefore conducts less energy and keeps energy costs lower. This is a major advantage for the end users, but the Super Spacer also has advantages for glass manufacturers.

Automation Drives Productivity

Another major benefit of the Super Spacer is that it streamlines the manufacturing process. It can be installed with significantly less labor and doesn’t need to be filled with a desiccant, removing an entire step in the glass manufacturing process. As more and more glass manufacturers have begun to see the advantages of using Super Spacers in their insulated glass units, glass equipment manufacturers have also developed innovative installation equipment.

Super Spacer Glass Manufacturing Equipment

An insulating glass production line consists of 6-8 different types of equipment depending on each manufacturer’s needs. When adjusting the production line to add in flexible super spacers, there are a few key pieces of equipment that should be considered.

Flexible Spacer Application Tables provide a clean work surface for the automated application of flexible spacers. When compared to a manual application, glass manufacturers can expect reduced application time and improved precision, thus eliminating costly waste.

Spacer Racks moving assembled spacers becomes less of a chore with a spacer rack. Featuring swivel casters and heavy duty steel construction, your employees will be able to move efficiently throughout your glass manufacturing production line.

Overhead Conveyors are available in multiple sizes for spacer & sash and offer sequenced production for complete accuracy. These conveyors are all built to customer specifications and can be fabricated as freestanding or to mount from your facility’s rafters.

Wakefield Equipment sources the highest quality equipment from manufacturers. We only work with manufacturers who offer best in breed technology that adds value to our customers. Give our sales team a call to learn more about what type of glass manufacturing equipment might be right for you.

Flexible Super Spacers for More Efficient Insulated Glass Manufacturing

Energy efficiency of a window is measured by the amount of heat that is conducted through a glazed unit. Glass manufacturers are always looking for innovative ways to reduce their costs while putting out an efficient product. Flexible Super Spacers are a win win for both end users and glass manufacturers.

What is a Flexible Super Spacer

Super Spacer, manufactured by Edgetech, is a flexible, silicone foam spacer. While traditional spacers used metal spacer bars to separate each pane of glass, the main drawback was that the aluminum was highly conductive and contributed to heat loss. Super Spacer contains no metal and therefore conducts less energy and keeps energy costs lower. This is a major advantage for the end users, but the Super Spacer also has advantages for glass manufacturers.

Automation Drives Productivity
Another major benefit of the Super Spacer is that it streamlines the manufacturing process. It can be installed with significantly less labor and doesn’t need to be filled with a desiccant. This removes an entire step in the glass manufacturing process. As more and more glass manufacturers have begun to see the advantages of using Super Spacers in their insulated glass units, glass equipment manufacturers have also developed innovative installation equipment.

Super Spacer Glass Manufacturing Equipment

An insulating glass production line consists of 6-8 different types of equipment depending on each manufacturer’s needs. When adjusting the production line to add in flexible super spacers, there are a few key pieces of equipment that should be considered.

Flexible Super Spacer Application Tables provide a clean work surface for the automated application of flexible spacers. When compared to a manual application, glass manufacturers can expect reduced application time and improved precision, thus eliminating costly waste.

Super Spacer Racks moving assembled spacers becomes less of a chore with a spacer rack. Featuring swivel casters and heavy duty steel construction, your employees will be able to move efficiently throughout your glass manufacturing production line.

Overhead Conveyors are available in multiple sizes for spacer & sash and offer sequenced production for complete accuracy. These conveyors are all built to customer specifications. They can be fabricated as freestanding or to mount from your facility’s rafters.

Wakefield Equipment
Wakefield Equipment sources the highest quality equipment from manufacturers. We only work with manufacturers who offer best in breed technology that adds value to our customers. Give our sales team a call to learn more about what type of glass manufacturing equipment might be right for you.