The glass industry can rely on RATH’s future-proof refractory solutions and expertise in providing heating and melting solutions from a single source. RATH products are manufactured worldwide in state-of-the-art production facilities and on the basis of the latest application know-how.
RATH always takes sustainability into account: With its innovative refractory solutions, RATH also supports the glass industry in its ambitious efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and save energy.
RATH solutions for the regenerator and the melting end
At glasstec, RATH will be showcasing solutions for the regenerator and the melting end, such as pressed 1000x500x200 bottom blocks, chrome-alumina overcoating blocks, melter burner blocks etc.
Speaking of forehearths: The newly developed FOURATH® 420 zircon-mullite and Vibrorath K99
high-alumina channel blocks, which are made of premium materials and manufactured using the most precise technology, will be on show at glasstec.
Also to be found at the RATH booth: the new, advanced FOURATH®4 feeder expendables series, which includes spouts, spout covers, tubes, orifice rings and plungers. FOURATH®4 technology, based on an optimized formulation that has been exclusively developed and produced by RATH, enables a longer service life, better glass quality and reduced costs.
Hot gas filtration: RATH helps to meet emission requirements in industrial plants
Hot gas filtration is becoming increasingly important when it comes to reducing exhaust gas emissions. At glasstec, RATH will be presenting its innovative ceramic hot gas filter elements. For many years, the company has been developing innovative ceramic hot gas filter elements that make it possible to filter particle-laden industrial flue gases at temperatures of up to 1000 °C and to reduce emissions of nitrogen and sulfur oxides, as well as fine particulates. RATH ceramic hot gas filters are produced in Europe using RATH fibers and available in lengths from 1 to 6 meters.
“Both the demand and turnover from the glass sector have increased considerably at RATH in recent years. We have placed a strong focus on the production of new, innovative products and have set ourselves the goal of meeting the requirements of glass manufacturers in the best possible way. We will therefore be making considerable investments in machining and pre-assembly capacities at our plants in Budapest and Owensville”, says Robert Nusszer, Head of Sales Glass at RATH.
Far-reaching goals for the future: RATH as a single source supplier
“RATH is one of the most innovative refractory suppliers, with a strong focus on the glass industry and the aim of being its strategic partner. In recent years, we have intensively expanded our product portfolio to supply our customers with the entire feeder expendable product mix, including forehearth channel blocks in different qualities, furnace hot repair products, hot gas filter elements etc. And we have even more far-reaching goals: In future, we want to cover all the industry’s refractory needs by supplying the entire melting equipment from a single source”, summarizes Robert Nusszer.
