Façades and interiors
Glass for façades, partitions, doors and balustrades.
ARCHITECTURAL & APPLIANCE GLASS
From flat glass
to the product, together.
Dedicated machines and integrated lines for architecture, interiors and appliances.
IOCCO designs and builds handling and automation solutions around the product: dimensions, finish and processing route guide the development of every supply.
01 / APPLICATIONS
Different products, a dedicated design
The production route starts with the characteristics of the glass.
Dimensions, thickness, weight and finish determine how the product is gripped, oriented and transferred. Production mix and sequences guide the choice of stations and connections.
Appliances
Hobs, oven doors, refrigerator doors and shelves.
Mirrors and treated glass
Mirrors, coated and acid-etched glass, decorative and safety applications.
02 / LINES AND INTEGRATION
Connect stages, coordinate the process
From a single operation to the line flow.
Feeding, transfers and unloading connect process machines with buffers and inspection. The project distinguishes IOCCO equipment from interfaces with third-party systems.
APPLICATION / COATER LOADING AND UNLOADING
Supporting the product before and after coating.
Application requirement. Feed the coater and transfer the outgoing glass to subsequent stages, respecting its dimensions, orientation and surface characteristics.
Feeding →Loading →Coater →Unloading →Transfer
Complexity to manage. Contact points, gripping surfaces and buffer areas must be compatible with the product and the interfaces of the treatment machine.
IOCCO's contribution. Handling design and coordination of loading, unloading and transfer sequences. The coating process and the responsibilities of the different equipment suppliers remain distinct within the project scope.
Operational value. Machines are connected along a route defined around the glass to be treated, with agreed interfaces and transfer conditions.
Let's discuss the product and interfacesSolutions can cover a new line or the upgrade of part of an existing plant.
Cutting & Breaking
The route connects sheet feeding, cutting and breaking, format separation and transfer. For an offline line, incoming sizes, outgoing products and connections with existing machines are defined.
Acid Etching
Handling accompanies the glass through the stages of the acid-etching process. Design considers contact surfaces, the working environment and interfaces with treatment equipment.
Coater loading and unloading
Loading and unloading connect the coater to the production flow. Orientation, gripping surfaces and buffer areas must respect the characteristics of the glass and coating.
Mirrors and Mirror Safety applications
Handling connects mirror production with the specified safety processes. The scope distinguishes product treatment, transfers and inspection.
Packing lines
The line prepares the product for shipment. Formats, protection, identification and containers determine stations and buffer areas.
Handling and integration for tempering
Loading, transfer and unloading are linked to the tempering process. Sizes, thicknesses and furnace interfaces define the equipment and sequences to integrate.
03 / STANDALONE MACHINES
One function, the right solution
Machines dedicated to different production activities.
A single operation can be automated independently or incorporated into a line. Explore the four areas to see the machines and their applications.
Feeding and flows
Connect incoming material, processing stages and product destinations.
Loading and Unloading
Glass pickup and placement at machine entry and exit, with dedicated gripping and orientation.
Loading stands
Loading stations from racks, designed around the support geometry and line flow.
Conveyors
Transport between stations with supports compatible with size, weight and surface finish.
Sorting
Sorting glass to different destinations according to format and production sequence.
Surface preparation
Integrate the treatment required before the next stage.
Powder application
Powder deposition on glass before subsequent operations, with parameters defined for the finish.
Powder removing
Powder removal before the next operation, according to surface requirements.
Polishing
Polishing equipment integrated into the processing route. The required finish and glass conditions guide the configuration.
Pack preparation
Separate, stack and prepare sheets for handling.
Spacers application
Application of spacers to separate sheets in the pack. Material, position and frequency depend on the product.
Line stackers
Stacking downstream of the line to organise the product in the required sequence.
Packing
Handling and placement to form the pack, taking account of the container and sheet protection.
Storage and cullet management
Organise available material and remove waste.
Automatic storing
Glass storage and retrieval to feed subsequent operations according to the production plan.
Scraps treatment
Management of cullet generated by the process, connecting collection and treatment.
04 / ENGINEERING AND CONTROL
Connect machines, data and people
A project defined around the product and the plant interfaces.
Define the route
Analysis of formats, surfaces, mix and layout to identify operations, constraints and verification criteria.
Integrate and coordinate
PLCs, robots and supervision connect the stations. Product identification and interfaces with factory systems are defined within the project.
Support production
Commissioning, training and assistance support plant operation and subsequent upgrades.
DOCUMENTATION
Float, Flat Glass & Appliance catalogue
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