Thermo Plastic Spacer

Thermo Plastic Spacer

TPS^®

Sustainable, efficient and durable

MODERN & FLEXIBLE

TPS® allows applying the thermoplastic spacer material directly onto the glass plate
Most modern and flexible solution
Simplifies organization within the factory
Even mixed production can be flexibly manufactured on a single line in an endless mode – without any loss of time.

New drum pump system

Glaston is the inventor of the dual-drum pump system for an entirely interruption-free production process. This guarantees a continuous material flow even if drumchanges take place during production
NEW: Glaston-patented, specially designed follower plate
Higher heating capacity and optimized material flow. This leads to up to 35% improved material output and productivity
No need to reduce the speed for larger spacer widths or larger glass plates
New drum pump system is available as an upgrade for all existing Glaston TPS^®IG manufacturing lines with SIMOTION control

New drum trolley system

Glaston is the inventor of the dual-drum pump system for an entirely interruption-free production process. This guarantees a continuous material flow even if drum changes take place during production
NEW: Glaston-patented, specially designed follower plate
Higher heating capacity and optimized material flow. This leads to up to 35% improved material output and productivity
No need to reduce the speed for larger spacer widths or larger glass plates
New drum pump system is available as an upgrade for all existing Glaston TPS^®IG manufacturing lines with SIMOTION control

Gear pump technology

Instead of two complex and massive cylinders used in conventional systems, TPS® features an efficient gear pump technology for the dosing unit
Gear pump technology leads to higher material dosing accuracy and application quality
Changing the dosing nozzle is quick and easy

Vacoom suction belt

Unlike other solutions, Glaston uses an endless vacuum suction belt instead of a suction axe
An endless vacuum suction belt is especially efficient for the manufacturing of triple IG units
Glass transportation happens quickly and continuously, and the cycle time remains short

Bevel joint

Glaston can now address individual customer needs and position the bevel joint in every corner, which makes it almost invisible
The bevel joint positioning on the glass side is also possible
It is suitable for all glass formats and spacer widths between 4 and 20 mm
Unlike other solutions on the market, Glaston’s bevel joint doesn’t require any thermal-mechanical reworking or finishing processes
Irrespective of radii, small or large airspaces between the glass units, Glaston’s bevel joint ensures the highest gas tightness
When installed in a window frame, it makes the final aesthetic appearance admirable

Sustainable: Compared to all other insulating glass manufacturing systems using conventional or flexible spacers, the Glaston TPS® technology is the most sustainable system in the market
Clean: No offcut, no dirt, no waste and even no packaging material due to the use of a dual-drum pump system
Space-saving: A small footprint of Glaston TPS®‘APPLICATOR, separate production processes are not necessary, and no storage area is required for storing different profile types and sizes
Energy-saving: Entirely interruption-free operation thanks to the dual-drum pump system, no ramp-up periods after production breaks are necessary
Efficient: Highly productive manufacturing of TPS® IG units due to the highest available cycle times on the market, no production delays due to missing or incorrect spacers, and standard and special formats can all be manufactured on a single line
Green: TPS® IG units provide a high level of thermal insulation, drastically reduced condensation formation, savings in terms of energy costs, reduced carbon emissions, less draughty living rooms and, therefore, a more pleasant living environment