Conveyor Belts for the glass industry

They are used in hollow glass and other manufacturing processes, especially for annealing belts, decoration tunnels, verification and packaging transport, etc. Normally they are our type A1 (belts with spirals and left and right alternating wavy rods), with welded edges.
They are manufactured with round or flat wire spirals, and can achieve a great flatness in the shape of the spiral to avoid excessive vibrations during the transport of the goods (bottles, glasses ...).

CODINA can also manufacture this type of conveyor belt with other materials upon request.

Basically the following MATERIALS are used depending on the conditions of the process:

Cr Steels

Suitable for processes whose implementation temperature is between 500 and 600°C. These materials however, may work in good conditions up to 700ºC.The presence of Si and Mo in their composition allows for considerable resistance to oxidation and wear.

AISI 304 / 18-8 / 1.4301

In the case of a Austenitic Stainless Steel, with 18% Cr and 8% Ni, this material has excellent resistance to breakage and to oxidation, and can work retaining all of its properties to approx. 800°C.

Benefits of Metal Meshes for Conveyor Belts in the Glass Industry

Heat Resistance: Wire meshes can withstand high temperatures, which is crucial for transporting molten and hot glass.
Durability: Wire meshes are robust and can handle the weight and abrasive conditions of glass.
Ventilation: Openings in the meshes allow for better ventilation and cooling of the glass.
Versatility: They can be used in a wide range of applications from transporting hot glass to cooling and inspection.
Ease of Cleaning: Wire meshes are easy to clean and maintain, helping to maintain high standards of hygiene and quality.

These applications and benefits highlight the importance of wire meshes in the efficiency and quality of processes in the glass industry.

Glass conveyor belts in different sectors and uses

Conveying Hot Glass

Transporting molten glass from the furnace
Transferring hot glass between manufacturing processes
Transporting tempered glass during controlled cooling process

Conveyor belts for Glass cooling

Cooling belts for newly formed glass
Transporting in cooling tunnels to reduce glass temperature
Gradual cooling to prevent internal stresses in the glass

Conveyor belts for Glass processing

Transporting glass for cutting and sizing
Transporting glass to drilling and tapping stations
Handling glass during processing polishing and finishing processes

Annealing Conveyor Belts

Annealing furnace belts for removing residual stresses in glass
Conveying glass through controlled annealing to improve strength

Lamination Conveyor Belts

Conveying glass sheets for the lamination process
Handling laminated glass for mounting and assembly

Coating Conveyor Belts

Conveying glass for application of protective or decorative coatings
Handling coated glass during drying and curing

Inspection and Sorting Belts glass

Glass transport to automated inspection stations
Glass sorting and selection according to quality and defects

Packaging and Storage

Transportation of glass to packaging stations
Handling of packaged glass for storage and distribution

Architectural Glass Manufacturing

Transportation of large glass panels for facades and windows
Handling of curved and specialized architectural glass

Safety Glass Production

Transportation of glass for manufacturing laminated and tempered safety glass
Handling of glass to safety testing and verification stations

Conveyor Belts for Automotive Industry

Transportation of windshields and other glass components for vehicles
Automotive glass bending and hardening processes