Arbonia and LiSEC's long-term partnership continues with its new slot rack. In addition to a LiSEC pre-lamination furnace, Arbonia also operates several LiSEC cutting lines, including systems for LSG and float glass.
New slot rack
Integrating the new LiSEC technology enables all glass types to be cut on a modern system and to go back to older lines as required. From the first project, part of the glass cutting warehouse was replaced with an automatic mobile rack. The next step is now being taken with the expansion of a LiSEC slot rack. The newly-installed LBR slot rack from LiSEC is the heart of the current automation strategy at Arbonia and a "game-changer" for production, according to company officials.
Benefits include:
- Maximum surface area utilization: The slot rack enables significantly more glass types and quantities to be stored in a small space. The storage capacity has been almost doubled.
- Robustness and reliability: The system runs constantly and without faults in three-shift operation.
- Fast installation: The new warehouse was ready for operation within a week – from dismantling the old systems to starting production.
- Added value for employees: Automation via the slot rack relieves the staff. Heavy manual restacking is no longer required and the employees can focus on qualified tasks.
The combination with the LiSEC gantry loading system enables flexibility to be achieved in the glass warehouse. Rapid access to all glass types in stock remains guaranteed. At the same time, automation of the stacking or restacking processes for raw glass sheets ensures optimized utilization of the cutting lines. Thanks to close co-operation with LiSEC, Arbonia has been able to make the production processes more efficient and flexible.
“Every step towards automation must be well communicated internally but ultimately, the employees see the advantages and are happy because many work steps become easier," says Technical Operations Manager at Arbonia Matthias Baumgartner.