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1991 saw the first introduction of the For.El. range of Sealing Robots and since that date over 350 of them have been sold worldwide. At glasstec 2006, For.El. introduced a new innovative option to one of them.
The SAHM hot melt sealing robot can now be equipped with the option to extrude
a measured butyl seam along both sides of the 'D' Spacer, the new triple seal
warm edge spacer from Edgetech. The American manufacturer has developed 'D'
Spacer to give its customers the flexibility to perimeter seal with various
two component sealants as well as Hot Melt.
Edgetech research has shown that clients who use SuperSpacer® also require
a system that allows them to supply sealed units that have a perimeter seal
based on two components such as polysulphide, polyurethane or silicone. The
new option now delivers the ability to clients of both SuperSpacer® and
For.El. to automatically use various sealant combinations with minimum loss
to production given that the system change is a quick and efficient process.
Düsseldorf 1996-2006: 10 years have passed since the first Vertical Cutting Line for stratified glass panes was exhibited to the world. Up to now, more than 40 lines in different shapes have been designed and eventually updated thanks to the continuous improvement of technique and expertise.
In particular, the most updated version of the Vertical Cutting Line - the VC series - represents a milestone for the sector. Updates mainly concern the stretching quality of the PVB film, precision in the orthogonality of the pane, consequent high optimization and, last but not least, a level of automation enabling a single operator to completely manage on his/her own the production of 800-1,000 sq.m. in an eight hour period.
The version exhibited at glasstec has a 6,000mm high cutting bridge, thus providing optimization that could have not even been conceived up to some years ago.
Further main characteristics of the VC series include:
Autumn 2006 marked the completion of For.El.'s new, state-of-the-art headquarters situated on its existing site, near Roncade Italy. The completion of the facility was also celebrated with another milestone in For.El.'s history, that of reaching 30 years of trading since the company was founded in 1976.
The
new production facility has been furnished with new and existing equipment
covering a total area of 25,000 sq.m. Some of the most modern and precise
processing equipment has been installed to deliver a new impetus for the ever
growing domestic and international demand.
The area is divided as per various functions: stock control, processing, turning, milling, assembly, painting, warehousing and a special area set aside for research and development. These operations have been laid out in such away as to maximize efficiencies enabling increased productivity and delivery.
The administration area is divided into three levels, with 30 offices, equipped with some of the most advanced communication technology for data sharing, transmission and processing.
The new technical office is divided in two departments: mechanical and electric. Its main area of responsibility is to assist in research and development, design using 3D CAD software and the continuous evolution/improvements to the For.El. range of machines.
For.El. exports its machines to more than 55 countries, has developed direct and associated business networks in over 40 countries, and has more than 150 employees, with a further 150 working within subsidiary and partner companies. For.El. grows at approximately 10% per year based on turnover, which has created the financial platform to invest in large long term projects.