boraident® Sidetest: Detection of tin and air side of float glass
Due to the manufacturing process, both sides of float glass panes, the so called tin and air side, have different chemical compositions. They are not visible for the human eye but have different properties and, thus, different behaviors in manufacturing and finishing processes. As examples crack initiation, wettability and coating reactions can be cited.
Reliable identification of both sides of the glass surface is thus necessary for optimal quality assurance. With our sensor system boraident® Sidetest, we offer an analyzing instrument for the automated identification of tin and air side of float glass.
Functionality and advantages
Detection
- definite and reliable detection of tin and air side
- applicable for any types of float glass and any kind of glass thickness
- no additional time for warm-up and adjustment
- low-maintenance system while using LED technology
Sensor System
- implementation in automated process lines (also retrofitting)
- non-contact measurement, cycle time <2 seconds
- maximum process reliability
- available as complete system, OEM version
- measuring results via 24 V I/O signals and visual LED
Mobile Version
- Unambiguous results while measuring only one side of the glass pane
- easy handling: only push button and see the result immediately
- pocked-sized, battery-powered quality tool