Developments & Innovations

StewartFloat^® | AcuraCoat^® | Others

StewartFloat^®

• StewartFloat^® float bath technology
• Ultra thin glass forming: 0.55mm
• Thick glass forming: 25mm
• Borosilicate float bath forming technology
• Mini-float bath technology
• Body tinted, clear, and ultra clear glass formulas
• Automatic temperature profiling - Hands off operation
• Automatic tweel - Hands off operation
• Float bath proprietary models
  • Basic design parameters
  • Equipment and material cost estimate
  • Foundation loading
  • Tin fill
  • Utility requirements
  • Top roll operating parameters – machine speed and angle
  • Bottom block dimension and expansion
• Atmosphere system sizing
• Robust atmosphere system with superior distribution
• Computer generated batch formulas
• Three dimensional float bath model developed in CAD
• Graphite liner innovation
• Bottom cooling system innovation
• Superior refractory spacing
• Modular components with simple installation
  • Water piping systems
  • Air piping systems
  • Atmosphere system
  • Electrical system
  • Bottom cooling
  • Bay 0 system
  • Zone heat electrical
  • Roof refractory
  • Canal and spout assembly
  • Bottom casings
  • Roof casings
• On-line inspection system
• Float bath glass laser thickness gauge
• Top roll side seal innovation
• Documentation, detailed manuals
  • Construction
  • Operation and heat up
  • Training
  • Maintenance

AcuraCoat^®

• AcuraCoat^® On-Line Pyrolytic CVD Technology
• On-line inspection system
• Gap sensing system
• Improved gas distribution system
• On-line cleaning system
• Three dimensional CVD model developed in SolidWorks
• New Chemistry Innovations
  • Reflective
  • Low E
  • Solar Control
  • Photovoltaic
  • Self Cleaning
• CVD proprietary models
  • Financial – Manufacturing Cost and Profit
  • Equipment and material cost estimate
  • Operation
• Documentation, detailed manuals
  • Training
  • Operation
  • Maintenance

Others

• Comprehensive float glass facility feasibility study
• Float glass facility budget model
• Detailed project plans
• Qualification of fabricators and vendors
• Sourcing analysis
• Detailed equipment inspection and reports