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Glass Industry in Transformation – Innovative Carbon Solutions for Greater Efficiency

Overcoming Challenges in the Glass Industry – With the Right Materials

The glass industry is facing major challenges: rising energy costs, stricter environmental regulations, increased quality demands, and the trend toward thinner, more delicate glass products all require more efficient production processes. At the same time, glass must remain defect-free to minimize scrap and rework. A key factor is the proper handling during production – and this is where Schunk’s high-performance materials come into play.

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Efficiency Under Extreme Conditions

Maximum Process Reliability with Innovative Carbon Solutions

Forming, transporting, and processing hot glass requires materials that can withstand extreme temperatures and mechanical stresses – all without damaging the sensitive product. Schunk develops tailor-made carbon components that enable scratch-free, low-stress, and energy-efficient handling – even at the highest production speeds.

Carbon Expertise for Every Glass Application

Tailored Solutions for All Types of Glass

Tubular Glass: Precision and Durability for the Highest Demands

From sub-zero temperatures to extreme heat – materials used in tubular glass production must endure heavy stresses while maintaining utmost precision. Our carbon and CFC components deliver maximum quality, flawless results, and efficient performance across all process and temperature ranges.

✔ Temperature-resistant and long-lasting – ideal for continuous production with extreme temperature fluctuations
✔ Minimal abrasion with high density and oxidation resistance – prevents contamination and ensures smooth processes
✔ Customized solutions – each carbon grade is precisely tailored to your specific requirements

Container Glass: Safe Handling with Maximum Purity

Gripping, guiding, resting, redirecting – our tailor-made carbon components are specially developed to safely transport hot container glass throughout the production line.

✔ Highly neutral materials – no contamination or quality loss from material contact
✔ Heat-resistant carbon and CFC components – for long service life and low abrasion
✔ Optimized “recipes” for your application – material solutions precisely matched to your needs

Pharmaceutical Glass: Maximum Purity with Minimal Abrasion

In pharmaceutical glass production, cleanliness and precision are critical. Our extremely abrasion-resistant carbon materials ensure your final product meets the highest purity standards.

✔ Minimal abrasion – virtually no dust or particle formation, even at high temperatures
✔ Extended service life – reduced maintenance needs for efficient production

Household Glass: Efficient Cooling with Graphite Components

In household glass manufacturing, molten glass is blown or pressed into preforms. Graphite proves to be the superior material for these preforms:

✔ Accelerated cooling – porous structure absorbs water and creates a steam film
✔ Optimal shaping – uniform glass distribution for flawless final products

The Advantages of Our Carbon Materials for the Glass Industry

 

Reduced production scrap – carbon leaves no marks or residues on the glass
Energy-efficient processes – low thermal conductivity minimizes unwanted heat loss
Longer service life – heat and oxidation-resistant materials extend maintenance cycles
High precision at rapid cycle times – CFC materials enable lightweight, stable, and fast handling

Solve your production challenges with Schunk’s high-performance materials.

Brochure: Glass Handling
Brochure: Glass Handling

Schunk Industry: Leading the Way in Glass Handling

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Brochure: Heat Treatment

Innovative Solutions for Thermal Applications

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Brochure: Durafire® Dense

The solution for oil quenching

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