Robotic IGU lines arrive at mid-size processors
Automation that once needed large volumes is now sized for regional plants.
Insulating glass lines with robotic spacer application and automatic gas filling are no longer the preserve of the largest processors.
Machinery suppliers have introduced compact lines that fit in a standard shed and can be run by three operators per shift.
Our customers ask for the data sheet of every unit now. The machine gives it to them.
Processors say the biggest gain is consistency: argon fill rates and sealant depth are logged for every unit, which simplifies warranty claims.
The view from the factory floor
Processors we spoke to say the investment case now rests on yield and traceability rather than raw speed. Customers increasingly ask for test records with each delivery, and plants that can supply them win repeat orders.
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Inside a tempering line that runs 22 hours a day
A visit to a Pune processor that doubled output without adding floor space.
