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Article | REF: A9785 V1

Glass packaging

Author: Michel MOSSÉ

Publication date: July 10, 1997 | Lire en français

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    3. Manufacture of glass bottles, jars and flasks by moulding

    Automated industrial production of glass bottles, jars and flasks is carried out according to the following general process:

    • preparation of the vitrifiable mixture [sand + sodium carbonate + calcium carbonate + cullet (recycled glass) + secondary components] ;

    • melting the vitrifiable mixture in furnaces (oil, gas or electric);

    • thermal conditioning of molten glass for forming ;

    • blank forming then final blowing ;

    • annealing to release mechanical stress;

    • external surface treatments for hardening and lubrication ;

    • functional checks (geometry, appearance, mechanical properties) ;

    • packaging for storage and transport...

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