The introduction of robotic technology forms part of a wider overhaul of the firm’s production process. It has invested £1.5m in expanding its existing manufacturing plant and in introducing a fully automated production line.
P5125 has been Custom Glass’s choice of hot melt sealant for the past 15 years.
‘Our units come with a 10 year guarantee. We cannot afford for the sealant we use to jeopardise this warranty,’ comments Custom Glass Director Jeff Hooson.
HMB systems are made from a similar material to the Polyisobutylene used in primary sealants, ensuring the lowest moisture vapour transmission rate of any edge sealant, according to Bostik.
IGUs manufactured by Custom Glass have an additional primary sealant and use a bent spacer. Together with the new robotic application machine, this ensures IGUs perform to high standards. Prior to this investment, the perimeter seal was applied manually.
With the new production line now fully operational, Custom Glass has now set about offering high performing soft coat units with a U value of 1.1 as standard. The inclusion of a double gas press on the robot means gas filling is now an affordable option on all units.
Other imminent developments at Custom Glass include the launch of Custom Conservergy Plus, an innovative roof glass that combines heat reflection and thermal insulation in order to keep conservatories cool in summer and warm in winter.
A Custom Glass interactive CD Rom is also nearing completion, which will display the company’s full range of products on a single disk for the first time.
The firm is EN1279 compliant and has held ISO 9002 status since 1992.
Bostik Findley Marketing Manager Richard Sellman adds: ‘Bostik Findley is at the forefront of HMB technology and we are delighted to be so involved in Custom Glass’s ambitious plans for the future.’
Custom Glass, tel. 0151 549 1264
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Glass Age
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