Manufacturer of flat glass processing equipment Bavelloni has added a new model to its range of vertical washers.

The VW1600 OT is the smallest washer in the VW Series. With an open-top structure it can process up to 1600mm high glass sheets and also allows the passage of higher glass panes. The body of the machine consists of a washing area with three independent zones (pre-wash, washing and rinsing) and a drying section.

Although a small/medium size machine, the VW1600 OT features an oversized structure to ensure the necessary flatness of the roller plane, with no vibrations and optimum washing/drying results. Washing is carried out by two sets of high bristle density brushes while a pair of inclined air knives powered by a high pressure radial fan accelerates drying.

Extensive use of stainless steel in all parts of the machine (covers, frame, brush pins, roller pins and supports) provides corrosion resistance, long service life and minimal maintenance, while glass transport rollers, made of vulcanised NBR rubber, offer high resistance to ageing and wear.

In addition, the bevel gear transmission of the rollers is designed to guarantee smoothness of movement, minimal noise and total absence of maintenance.

The VW 1600 OT is designed with modular inlet and outlet sections to fit any layout. The equipment can be used either stand-alone or in line with other vertical machines such as straight-line edgers, bevellers, machining centres and drilling/milling machines.

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