Glass decoration and coating techniques

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Glass decoration: the characteristics of finishing lines

There are several reasons for coating glass. Aesthetically decorating the surface of the glass, creating a decorative frame around the panel or implementing specific functional characteristics. Whatever the aim, we have developed equipment dedicated to glass coating which focuses on high-quality application uniformity, transfer efficiency and ease of use. A number of these contain special patented solutions, and the experience we have gathered working with leading global glass manufacturers has led us to play a leading role in specific market segments.

In which sectors are glass finishing solutions used?

Integrated finishing lines for glass are applied in various sectors and use different technologies:

Sectors

Technologies

Application fields

Here is a selection of specific products with glass

APPLICATIONS

01

Car window glasses

02

Solar panels

03

Furniture components

04

Architectural structures

05

Doors and shower stall

06

Mirrors

technologies

Glass decoration: technologies

The technologies range from roller coating to spray coating, as well as the drying procedures. Designed in our finishing laboratories around the world, we have implemented patents in the field of spray coating and with regard to solar panels. Our roller coating solutions incorporate a high-performance laser-engraved application roller ensuring uniformity and superior transfer efficiency. Our software solutions also support customers who handle glass, bringing them further benefits in terms of productivity, cost-effectiveness and coating quality.

requirements

Achieving quality results

Before exploring single benefits of each machine in relation to the application mode, it is important to know that our approach to glass coating responds to the evolving demands of manufacturers and third-party coating companies who need to achieve top quality results while being faced with the following issues:

  • Ease of use and quick set-up procedures
  • Flexibility enabling frequent coating changeovers
  • Application uniformity and precision
  • Reducing manual tasks through automation and line integration
tavolo vetro

We have developed several solutions that allow for glass finishing and decoration

Machines

Framecoater

Materials:

  • Glass

Machine Type:

  • Curtain and Roller Application

Glasscoater

Materials:

  • Glass

Machine Type:

  • Curtain and Roller Application

Multicoater

Materials:

  • Glass

Machine Type:

  • Curtain and Roller Application

Prima

Materials:

  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Wood
  • Fibre Cement
  • Glass

Machine Type:

  • Spray coating

Mito

Materials:

  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Ceramic
  • Wood
  • Fibre Cement
  • Glass

Machine Type:

  • Spray coating

Glassoven

Materials:

  • Glass

Machine Type:

  • Ovens

Glasscool

Materials:

  • Glass

Machine Type:

  • Ovens

Solarcoater

Materials:

  • Glass

Machine Type:

  • Curtain and Roller Application

Case studies

Case study

We have helped hundreds of companies around the world achieve their quality, efficiency, and productivity goals. Here are their stories.
We have helped hundreds of companies around the world achieve their quality, efficiency, and productivity goals. Here are their stories.
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We helped Decor Leader achieve the perfect edge

02

From order to installation in 2 months for Arbor Nova

03

Helping HIB boost production volumes of automotive componentry

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We have helped hundreds of companies around the world achieve their quality, efficiency, and productivity goals. Here are their stories.
We have helped hundreds of companies around the world achieve their quality, efficiency, and productivity goals. Here are their stories.
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    Industry 4.0 and Digitization

cTracker and the gift of ubiquity

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    Industry 4.0 and Digitization

UBIQUO service opportunities

03
    Coating Technologies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the advantages of roller coating?

High flexibility in terms of output rate and choice of cycles/processes according to the line make-up.

Zero solvent emissions thanks to 95% use of products with high dry residue (UV) content.

Possibility of using the roller technique for any application on all flat surfaces.

02 What are the advantages of spray coating?
Firstly, spray coating ensures all sides of the piece are covered. Secondly, the product shape is unimportant and, since it is not a contact-type coating, different tolerances between products are compensated for automatically.
03 What are the advantages of drying?
Let's talk about the advantages of the whole finishing process, which includes lacquer application and drying. The "finished" item ends up with improved resistance and protection from external agents, as well as a better aesthetic presentation.
04 On which materials can I spray coat?
Any material, bearing in mind two conditions.
  • That the coating must match the substrate material to ensure proper adhesion.
  • That the piece being coated must be able to pass through the machines/systems.
05 Which coated materials need drying?
All coated materials need drying. The type, duration and method of drying differ according to the nature and quantity of the applied lacquer.