How to diagnose bath temperature profile upsets on a Pilkington float glass tin bath
A bath temperature profile upset means one or more heater zones are not delivering the design heat input. Check the heater element continuity and thermocouple calibration before adjusting any setpoint.
~45 min6 steps
How to detect and respond to tin bath atmosphere contamination on a Pilkington float glass tin bath
Oxygen or moisture contamination in the tin bath atmosphere oxidizes the tin surface and creates glass defects. Identify the ingress point and restore the protective gas flow before the tin surface is significantly oxidized.
~45 min7 steps
How to correct top roller alignment faults on a Pilkington float glass tin bath
A top roller alignment fault shifts the ribbon off-center and creates thickness asymmetry. Adjust the offending roller angle in small increments and allow the ribbon to respond over several ribbon lengths.
~30 min6 steps