Ceramics and Glass Industry
Infrared for the Ceramics and Glass Industry
Infrared technology enables precise and efficient thermal processes in the production of glass and ceramic materials.
In the manufacture of glass and ceramics, many process steps rely heavily on accurate temperature control. One of the most important processes is tempering, which helps prevent cracks and structural damage in the final product. Due to their precise controllability, infrared systems are ideally suited for this application.
Other typical uses include the drying of ceramic or glass components, mirror coating layers, and technical porcelains, where infrared heating ensures uniform temperature distribution, short drying times, and high product quality.
Advantages of Infrared in the Ceramics and Glass Industry
Our infrared systems offer numerous benefits for thermal processing and drying applications in glass and ceramics manufacturing:
- Homogeneous heating, even across large web widths
- Individual control of edge zones to compensate for environmental effects
- Precise temperature regulation for reliable and consistent processes
- Recipe management and process data storage for exact process reproducibility
- Direct heat transfer enables high throughput and short cycle times
- Custom temperature profiles can be implemented for specific process requirements
- No air turbulence or particle contamination within the process chamber
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Whether your process involves tempering, surface treatment, or film integration, we will develop the ideal infrared solution tailored to your specific requirements.
Our Products for the Ceramics and Glass Industry
Tempering
Tempering is one of the most common applications of infrared technology in the glass industry.
The tempering process serves to balance internal stresses within the glass, preventing cracks and fractures in the final product. Infrared systems are particularly well-suited for this task, as they enable precise, uniform, and contactless heat application.
One of the main challenges in this process is non-contact temperature measurement on transparent materials, which can be effectively addressed using specialized pyrometers designed for glass applications.
Printed and Laminated Glass
Infrared technology enables efficient and gentle drying or curing of coatings, paints, and decorative layers on glass surfaces.
Many glass products are refined through the application of prints or coatings. The paints, lacquers, and coating materials used in these processes can be dried or cured using infrared heating, which accelerates production while allowing subsequent process steps to be performed without damaging the surface finish.
This makes infrared systems an ideal choice for printed, coated, or laminated glass applications, where high surface quality and process reliability are essential.
Infrared Solutions for Your Industry
In nearly all production processes, infrared technology can help reduce cycle times, save energy, and minimize space requirements.
