In the automotive glass industry, windshields are typically made of laminated safety glass, while sidelites and backlites are produced using tempered glass. Given that sidelites generally feature single curvature while backlites require double curvature, many manufacturers wonder: Is it possible to produce both types of glass with a single tempering furnace?
The answer is a resounding yes! LandGlass offers the BE Series Double Bent Bi-directional Glass Tempering Furnace, designed specifically to meet this challenge.
A Versatile Solution for Automotive Glass Production
The LandGlass BE Series is equipped with both B and E bending and tempering sections, positioned on either side of the heating furnace. By simply adjusting the glass loading direction:
The B section produces single-curvature bent glass, ideal for automotive sidelites.
The E section processes double-curvature bent glass, perfect for automotive backlites.
This innovative design allows manufacturers to reduce investment costs while increasing production efficiency—since a single heating furnace serves both bending and tempering needs. With LandGlass' BE Series Double Bent Bi-directional Glass Tempering Furnace, achieving cost-effective, high-quality production of sidelites and backlites has never been easier.
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