Glass in the form of fibres has found wide and varied
applications in all kinds
of industry. Its composition and production method is dependant on the intended
use.
Continuous strand methods are used for application such as strengthening or
stiffening
thermo plastics and polypropylene, the crown method for applications such as
heat and
sound insulation in buildings, and domestic appliances.
Fibre whether formed using the Crown or Continuous strand method requires a
a stable production temperature. In recent years the need for stability and
accuracy of
temperature control has become more and more prevalent.
BH-F are able to meet these needs head on with the
400 series forehearth system
which has been supplied to fibre producers from around the globe.
Our tailor made solutions are the result of an evolution of glass
conditioning products, which allow today's fibre producers to meet
today's productions requirements.
In addition BH-F
longitudinal cooling in the pre
bushing section has enabled fibre
producers to increase production tonnage's using the same forehearth footprint.
Within our range of forehearths we have incorporated specific
components for fibre production such as condensate trap exhausts.
The forehearth combustion system can be supplied with either
air gas or
oxy-gas
systems allowing utilisation of spare oxygen capacity from the furnace.
The use of Oxy gas combustion system has an additional advantage in reducing
the amount of volatilisation experienced with some of today's glass types.
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