RANGE/ MODEL of OBCs	3 types (Entry, Intermediary and Mark III)
SIZE (Width of Pusher in mm)	5 sizes of Each Model (300, 400, 500, 600 & 750)
APPLICATIONS	All TYPES of Fuel Fired (including MIXED and UNIT Melters) from 40 tpd -> 850 tpd (Float) GLASS TYPES : Container, Flat, Rolled Plate, Fibre, Sodium Silicate and Borosilicate
PUSHER DEPTH	75 mm or 100 mm
DOGHOUSE TYPE	Short or Long (up to 2m) Rectangular or Trapezoidal
OSCILLATING ANGLE	Up to 44 degrees (total)
STOPPING POSITIONS	Normally 3 positions (up to 5 is an option)
DWELL (at Each Position)	Independently Variable (Time Delay or Stroke Counter)
FEED SYSTEMS	Flood, Vibrator, Batch Wetter or Conveyor
PUSHER DRIVE	AC Geared Motor (Belt Drive optional)
OSCILLATION DRIVE	Linear Actuator (with sealed limits and overruns) or Rotary with Geared Motor (and Static switches)
GLASS LEVEL CONTROL (with 4-20 mA or 0-10mv signal)	Either Pusher Speed (via Inverter) or Feed System, Batch level in Hopper via Pendulum switch
CONTROL and MEASUREMENT	Independent Control Panel with Touch Screen PLC Interface with FCS/ MCS Both showing Pusher Speed/ Inlet and Outlet Temperature Timers or Stroke Counters for each position Oscillation Alarm
OPTIONAL FEATURES	Split-able Machine to avoid thermal shock Dust Tight & Tropicalisation Measures Hardox Coating of Key Areas Complete Stainless Steel Manufacture Customer Choice of electrical Components
SPARE PARTS	Large Stock of Most Items (Shipment within 48 hours) Water Boxes are manufactured specifically to order
HISTORY	Continuous Production since 1968. We were first to apply an OBC to an END fired Furnace. More than 850 Units World-wide.
QUALITY	All Parts Manufactured in the UNITED KINGDOM ISO9001 Accredited (since 1997)

 

 

* Note: The machines are interchange-able with other manufacturer's equipment and the electrical control suitably modified.

The OBC is suitable for all furnace sizes & types.

Continually developed to give the best possible batch coverage.

Efficient and safe way to charge your furnace.

GLASSWORKS HOUNSELL LIMITED was formed in April 2000 by the merger of Hounsell Engineering Limited (Founded in 1887) and Glassworks Equipment Limited (founded in 1964) with a view to consolidating its position and further expanding its operations.

After China Glass

A big thank you to everyone that came to see us on our "BDM Metals"

read more »

China-Glass 2012

GWH will be attending China-Glass 2012 from the 2nd to the 4th of April 2012 in Shanghai!

We will be sharing a stand with BDM metals so please come by and see

read more »

New and improved Website now live!

Please feel free to contact us with your comments.

read more »

NQA certified as general engineers making special purpose equipment for various industries including Aerospace, Confectionary and Glass