In the construction of Arglass’s second plant in Valdosta, USA, Zippe will be collaborating with Arglass. The project is set to begin in December 2024 and will be completed by the second quarter of 2025. This partnership aims to improve operational efficiency and sustainability through the use of modern technology.
The centerpiece of this collaboration is Zippe’s batch plant, specially designed to meet the needs of modern glass production. With a daily capacity of 495 tons for the second furnace, the system is customized for optimal handling of raw materials, pre-mixing, and batch transport processes.
Zippe’s modular batch plant design ensures seamless integration into Arglass’s existing infrastructure, minimizing downtime during installation and commissioning phases. Key features of the batch plant include mechanical raw material feeding mechanisms like truck and train unloading systems equipped with vibratory tray feeders and elevators. The silo system can store up to 10 raw materials, with the largest silo having a volume of 500m3.
Arglass emphasizes sustainability by implementing a cullet return system that supports four IS machines. Scraping conveyors, crushers, falling tubes, and conveyor belts facilitate efficient recycling of glass cullet. The integration of Zippe’s ZMART intelligent scraping conveyor control system optimizes conveyor speed based on gob weight and quantity, reducing wear and energy consumption.
This collaboration between Arglass and Zippe is expected to lead to significant improvements in operational efficiency and sustainability for Arglass’s new plant in Valdosta.