Forglass revealed its fully electric hot top furnace for the glass industry at this year's Glasstec trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The unveiling attracted attention from the industry, with hundreds of specialists and engineers visiting the Forglass booth, recognising it as a leap forward in glass melting technology.
The Forglass Hot Top Electric Furnace has a capacity of 500 tpd.
It has the capability to melt flint glass, as well as amber and green glass with 70-90% of cullet share.
This achievement is possible thanks to Forglass Mixing Electrodes which provide control over convection within the glass melt.
However, this was not the only solution Forglass presented at Glasstec.
The company also showcased a new family of hybrid furnaces, combining the benefits of both traditional and modern melting technologies.
In addition, it highlighted solutions for preheating cullet and cullet treatment, enabling more efficient and eco-friendly use of raw materials.