STRUCTURE AND MECHANICS

• The solidly constructed machine frame is manufactured from corrosion resistant materials (stainless stell, aluminium, heavy-duty polymers) for enhanced longevity, reliability and safety.  

• The specially designed spindles, allow for the mounting of multiple wheels per grinding head. Thereby substantially reducing down time during product changeover. 

• The heavy-duty base frame and the double recirculating screw system for the track opening/closing operation, ensures a high degree of positional accuracy and long-term reliability.  

• Sturdy conveyor belts, manufactured from polyurethane with a steel core, utilizing "closed ring" technology, provides an enormously extended component life and the precise, rapid and safe transport of glass product through the machine. 

• The grinding heads are linked to the motor by direct drive, eliminating the need for transmission belts. This substantially reduces machine noise level. The spindle speed is controlled through an inverter allowing for the grinding speed to be varied to suit current production. 

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS SYSTEM 

• The on board PLC and data entry keyboard (both supplied by a leading international producer) gives the operator almost total control of all machine functions. 

• Processing data, relevant to job processed, appears in real time on the machine digital display. 

• The electrical panel has been integrated into machine body, substantially reducing the floor space required for the installation and leaving the surrounding area free of obstacles that may interfere with the passage of personal or glass trolleys etc. 

• The use of inverters and three phase asynchronous motors ensures maximum machine reliability and minimum maintenance. 

USE AND MAINTENANCE 

• The grinding whells are located within a spacious water box and fixed to the spindles with a single central locking bolt. This allows for the very rapid replacement of worn wheels. 

• Pressure regulators and ammeters positioned in the vinicity of each spindle, enables the operator to easily monitor and maintain product quality. 

• Water is supplied to grinding and polishing heads via a large bore piping system. This improves grinding quality and reduces the risk of blockage very substantially. 

• In the event of operator setting errors, alarm messages appear on the display screen, thereby preventing the risk of damage to either machine or glass.  

• Polish pressure is maintained automatically, further reducing the need for operator intervention.