AGC Ceramics, a group company of AGC, will officially launch a comprehensive total solution that covers the design and engineering of container glass melting furnaces, refractory material sales and operational support.
AGC Ceramics provides consulting services to maintain the performance of glass melting furnaces at a high level, using the glass manufacturing know-how and digital technology accumulated by AGC, and supports stable operations as well as GHG emissions reduction.
The life cycle of a container glass melting furnace is about 10 years, during this time there is a decrease in fuel efficiency due to deterioration of the furnace and a deterioration in yield due to fluctuations in operating conditions. In order to continue operating efficiently, it is necessary to understand the daily operating conditions and respond to any issues that arise.
In addition, in the container glass manufacturing process, the temperature inside the furnace needs to be raised to approximately 1,500 degrees Celsius to melt the raw materials, and there is a large amount of GHG emissions, so responding to carbon neutrality is an urgent issue.
AGC Ceramics provides advisory services necessary for stable operations throughout the life cycle of container glass furnaces, based on AGC’s advanced digital technology and expertise in glass manufacturing. By using sensors and cameras to remotely monitor the condition of the customer’s furnace and analysing the information stored on a digital platform, appropriate improvement proposals can be made before the furnace’s fuel efficiency or yield deteriorates. This helps to reduce the customer’s manufacturing costs and improve product quality.
AGC Ceramics can support technological innovation to help customers achieve carbon neutrality by utilizing AGC’s knowledge of GHG reduction in glass manufacturing.