As the Glassman Latin America conference approaches in Mexico City on May 15 and 16, more glass technology specialists have confirmed their participation, adding to the anticipation and value of the event. TECO, Condat, and Rath are among the key speakers who will contribute their expertise to the two-day conference, which revolves around the Future of Glass and focuses on the themes of Decarbonisation in Glassmaking and Digital Glassmaking.

Brian J Naveken, Manager of Technology & Technical Sales at TECO, will delve into the crucial topic of True Carbon Neutrality in Glass manufacturing. Exploring alternative fuels, particularly hydrogen, and batch modifications, Naveken’s presentation will shed light on the path to carbon neutrality and address factors such as economics, logistics, safety, and technical feasibility. The use of carbonate forms of raw materials in glass production, contributing to approximately 35% of CO2 emissions, will be a focal point along with the reasons behind their use and impact on operating costs.

Victor Grardel, Glass Market Manager at Condat, will bring insights into Swabbing Greases and their role in improving productivity in container glass manufacturing. Highlighting the significance of swabbing greases as lubricants, Grardel will emphasize the right products for optimal efficiency while addressing potential defects associated with graphite. Condat’s white swabbing greases, designed to prevent graphite transfer, aim to decrease automatic rejects after swabbing, ultimately saving millions of bottles each year. The conference provides an opportunity to learn how Condat can help replace graphite in workshops, enhancing both efficiency and safety.

Robert Nusszer, Head of Sales Glass at Rath, will tackle the crucial aspect of feeder expendables from a refractory perspective. Focused on minimizing machine downtimes, Nusszer’s presentation explores the installation errors that can lead to disruptions in the container glass industry. Emphasizing the importance of high-quality refractories in glass conditioning, the talk provides recommendations to avoid common installation mistakes, ensuring the optimal performance of feeder expendables. Attendees will also gain insights into the latest developments from RATH in this domain.

Glassman Latin America, situated at the Expo Santa Fe in Mexico City, offers a unique blend of a trade show and conference, centered around glass manufacturing processes and innovative trends. The event is free to attend, providing an accessible platform for industry professionals to engage and explore the latest advancements in the glass sector.

Source: GlassBalkan

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