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Since the 1980s , Forel SpA has proudly and without interruption supported Glasstec Dusseldorf

In the forty plus years many things may have changed but one thing that ’ s remained consistent is Forel ’ s commitment to exhibit their very lates innovation and automation for the flat glass industry . This is Forel ’ s notice in the runup to Glasstec 2022 ( Dusseldorf , 20-23 September 2022 ): a milestone event for the glass industry , after the forced hiatus of 2020 . In this next edition , Forel has chosen to confirm its participation in the event with even greater floorspace than before with a fresh new stand design and layout . The aim : is to enhance the visitor experience and confirm itself as one of the event ’ s ‘ must-see displays ’, showcasing innovative solutions , next level automation combined with best sellers in insulating glass assembly , integrated logistics and vertical processing .

THE INSULATING GLASS LINE WITH INTEGRATED LOGISTICS At Glasstec ‘ 22 the latest addition to the Forel range of automation will be in operation : fully automatic IGU line with thermoplastic spacer . The line is loaded automatically from the Art . SS Sorting System , Forel ’ s stock handling and storage system for glass sheet management within production , capable of automating output from production control software and programming : illuminating bottlenecks , sequence errors and indecision with clear gains in output , process control , safety and quality . At the heart of this ‘ High Tech ’ double glazing line is the new Art . TA Thermoplastic Applicator , designed and developed for ease of use and continuous productivity , extruding and applying the Thermoplastic product perfectly and accurately . The software already contains the most used production programs commonly associated with the various requirements related to this kind of IGU . The user interface is very user-friendly . The thermoplastic spacer is continuously processed through the system via a tandem pump unit consisting of two precision accumulators that feed the application head . This configuration proves particularly beneficial when it comes
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