How to start a new insulating glass production business?
How to start a new insulating glass processing business? It maybe very complicated, and seems too many things to do. However, it is not so difficulty after your reading and follow the steps and suggestions below.
What is insulating glass?
Let’s see what Wikipedia says below?
Insulating glass (IG), more commonly known as double glazing (or double-pane, and increasingly triple and quadruple glazing/pane), consists of two or more glass window panes separated by a vacuum or gas filled space to reduce heat transfer across a part of the building envelope.
Insulating glass units (IGUs) are manufactured with glass in range of thickness from 3 to 10 mm (1/8″ to 3/8″) or more in special applications. Laminated or tempered glass may also be used as part of the construction. Most units are produced with the same thickness of glass used on both panes[citation needed] but special applications such as acoustic attenuation or security may require wide ranges of thicknesses to be incorporated in the same unit.
Now it is clear that the insulating glass (insulated glass) is the glass processed for windows and doors and buildings, so what’s the necessary tips for start a insulating glass factory?
7 tips below for insulating glass processing company:
1. Where to buy insulating glass machine?
2. Which insulating glass machines are necessary?
3. Which insulating glass machines are not necessary?
4. What are the insulating glass production consumables?
5. Insulating glass production cost? Machine after service and maintenance cost?
6. Insulating glass workshop size and production process.
7. Production key point and insulating glass standard.
1. Where to buy the insulating glass machine?
1.1 Germany. BYSTRONIC LENHARDT GMBH.


1.1.1 FINNISH OWNER
As of April 2019, Bystronic glass is member of the Glaston Group.
1.1.2 Introduction
Bystronic glass is an international brand with globally operating companies that support their customers on site and through own sales and service companies.
Bystronic glass symbolizes innovation with machinery, systems and services for the processing of architectural and automotive glass focused on tomorrow’s market.
Besides the blue Bystronic glass for glass processing,
there is red Bystronic focus on laser cutting, bending machine.
1.1.3Cut the B.S:
1. Vertical insulating glass production line
2. Butyl extruder machine
3. Auto sealing robot.
4. Sealant spreading machine
5. Auto spacer bending machine
6. Auto desiccant filling machine
7. Low-E deleting machine
8. TPS- thermal plastic spacer application machine
1.1.4 Histroy
Bystronic glass based in Buetzberg (Switzerland) looks back upon a successful 50 year company history.
1.1.5 Contact
Website: www.bystronic-glass.com/en
Global contact: www.bystronic-glass.com/en/contact/
1.1.6 Advantage
3300mm×6000mm jumbo size insulating glass line(max.3300 x 18000 mm)
Top technology
Professional
Good quality
1.1.7 Disadvantage
High price
Expensive service
Expensive spare parts
Not all machines running the same good smoothly
1.1.8 Suggestion
Good choice for those company who has lots of money, or public company that ROI is not their priority.
Make sure machines are not manufactured in China, at lease price cannot be same as European.
Check the brand parts list, Originally Siemens parts.
Keep research of other suppliers if you want co
st effective insulating glass machine.
1.2. Austria. LISEC AUSTRIA GMBH

1.2.1 Introduction
Manufacturer of flat glass processing machinery in Austria. LiSEC has been producing glass processing machines, offering innovative single and system solutions in the field of flat glass processing and refining.
YOUR GLASS PROCESSING MACHINE IN AUSTRIAN TOP QUALITY
The glass processing machines are manufactured in Austria. Our customers benefit and trust LiSEC worldwide. LiSEC has an export quota of over 95%. The hallmarks of our glass processing technology are durability and longevity.
1.2.2 Cut the B.S:
1. Vertical insulating glass production line
2. Butyl coating machine
3. Auto sealing robot.
4. Sealant spreading machine
5. Auto spacer bending machine
6. Auto desiccant filling machine
7. Low-E edge deletion machine
8. Thermoplastic Spacers (TPA) application machine
9. Laminated glass line
10.Tempering glass line
11. Glass cutting line
1.2.3 History
Over 50 years.
Contact
Website: www.lisec.com
Contact: www.lisec.com/about-lisec/locations-contact/
1.2.4 Advantage
One-stop solution for glass processing
Easy for supplier management
3300mm×6000mm jumbo size insulating glass line(max.3300 x 18000 mm)
Top technology
Professional
Good quality
1.2.5 Disadvantage
High price
Expensive service
Expensive spare parts
1.2.6 Suggestion
Top glass processing company
Modern glass management solution
Good for the rich company
Check not the basic line, not high technology, but high price.
Keep research of other suppliers if you want cost effective insulating glass machine.
1.3. Italy. FOREL SPA

1.3.1 Introduction
MACHINERY FOR THE FLAT GLASS & DOUBLE GLAZING INDUSTRIES
1.3.2 Cut the B.S:
1. Vertical insulating glass production line
2. Manual butyl extruder
3. Auto sealing robot.
4. Two component extruder sealant
5. Automatic profile bender
6. Cork pads applicator
7. Automatic flexible spacer applicator
8. Vertical cutting and storage
9. Edging machine
10. Laminating glass line
1.3.3 History
Since 1976
Contact
Website: www.forelspa.com
Contact: www.forelspa.com/agencies
1.3.4 Advantage
3300×9000mm jumbo size insulating glass line
European market
1.3.5 Disadvantage
High price
Expensive service
Expensive spare parts
Not so high-tech compared.
1.3.6 Suggestion
European customers
Not good choice out of European
Keep research of other suppliers if you want cost effective insulating glass machine.
1.4. China. Hanjiang, TENON, DETEK, WEILI
1.4.1 Beijing Hanjiang Automatic Glass Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.

1.4.1.1 Introduction
Insulating glass machine manufacturer, official introduction B.S.
1.4.1.2 Cut the B.S:
1. Automatic insulating glass line
2. Butyl extruder machine
3. Sealant spreading machine
4. Spacer bending machine
5. Desiccant filling machine
6. Auto sealing robot
7. Low-E deleting machine
1.4.1.3 History
Since 2002
1.4.1.4 Contact
Website: www.hjglass.com.cn
1.4.1.5 Advantage
Export many countries
China machine market share in middle east and European market
Not bad quality
1.4.1.6 Disadvantage
Too high price
High sales and management cost
Overseas market
No domestic market
Make money from foreign customer only
No mass production cost advantage
Not enough service ability
1.4.1.7 Suggestion
Nearly same price as Bystronic/Lisec, but not so good quality or high-tech technology.
Keep research of other suppliers if you want cost effe
ctive insulating glass machine.
1.4.2 TENON(BEIJING)EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD

1.4.2.1 Introduction
Insulating glass machine manufacturer, official introduction B.S.
1.4.2.2Cut the B.S:
1. Automatic insulating glass line
2. Butyl extruder machine
3. Sealant spreading machine
4. Spacer bending machine
5. Desiccant filling machine
6. Auto sealing robot
7. Low-E deleting machine
8. Flexible spacer applicator
9. Horizontal seaming machine
1.4.2.3 History
Since 1988? Really? Found in 2002.
1.4.2.4 Contact
Website: tenon.com.cn
1.4.2.5 Advantage
Butyl extruder machine
Horizontal seaming machine
1.4.2.6 Disadvantage
Little bit high price
Moderate technology
Moderate quality.
Poor service ability
1.4.2.7 Suggestion
Horizontal seaming machine very good.
Keep research of other suppliers if you want cost effective insulating glass machine.
1.4.3 Jinan DETEK machine co., ltd

1.4.3.1 Introduction
Insulating glass processing machines manufacturer since 1999.
1.4.3.2 Cut the B.S:
1. Auto online Argon gas filling vertical insulating glass production line
2. Auto sealing robot
3. Auto butyl extruder machine
4. Auto spacer bending machine
5. Auto desiccant filling machine
6. Silicone extruder pump
7. Vacuum glass loading/unloading lifter
1.4.3.3 History
Found in 2016, technical develop engineer experience since 1999, enough experience and training from Bystronic.
1.4.3.4 Contact
Website: www.detekmachine.com
1.4.3.5 Advantage
High-tech technology
Same steps with European machine suppliers
Stable quality
Cost effective machines
Adequate service team
One year service parts storage
24/7 reachable sales technical service
1.4.3.6 Disadvantage
Not so famous
Not so many reference in overseas market.
1.4.3.7 Suggestion
Good shot for a try.
Good quality, good technology, good price.
Keep research and maybe it’s good choice.
1.4.4 Jinan Weili Machine Co.,Ltd

1.4.4.1 Introduction
Insulating glass processing machines manufacturer
1.4.4.2 Cut the B.S:
1. Insulating glass production line
2. Butyl extruder machine
3. Sealant spreading machine
4. Auto spacer bending machine
5. Auto desiccant filling machine
6. Auto sealing robot
7. Auto low-E deleting machine
1.4.4.3 History
Found in 2001
1.4.4.4 Contact
Website: www.weiliglass.com
1.4.4.5 Advantage
Reasonable price
1.4.4.6 Disadvantage
No technology develop engineer
Not enough technical support
1.4.4.7 Suggestion
Good choice for some windows and doors manufacturer.
1.5 USA. GED, ERDMAN
1.5.1 GED Integrated Solutions.

1.5.1.1 Introduction
GED is a Worldwide Supplier of fully-integrated insulating glass (IG), vinyl window and door fabrication systems and software solution systems, as well as the revolutionary Intercept® 2.5 Warm Edge spacer frame production system.
1.5.1.2 Cut the B.S:
Intercept® horizontal insulating glass production line
Windows fabrication machine
1.5.1.3 History
Since 1977
1.5.1.4 Contact
Website: www.gedusa.com
www.gedusa.com/contact/
1.5.1.5 Advantage
Automatic and fast
Over 2000 units per 8-hour shift.
Windows solution
1.5.1.6 Disadvantage
Very expensive
Heavy investment
Too much spacer occupation
Horizontal
1.5.1.7 Suggestion
Good choice for those windows manufacturer in North America.
1.5.2 Erdman Automation Corp.

1.5.2.1 Introduction
Windows and doors machines and insulating glass machine.
1.5.2.2 Cut the B.S:
1. Erdman High Speed Parallel Process Flexible Foam Spacer IG Line
2. Horizontal secondary sealer
3. Window glazers
1.5.2.3 History
Found in 1993
1.5.2.4 Contact
Website: www.erdmanautomation.com
1.5.2.5 Advantage
Super spacer or quanex spacer
Automatic
Suitable for windows makers
1.5.2.6 Disadvantage
Slow
Horizontal structure occupy space
High price
1.5.2.7 Suggestion
Good choice for window makers in north America
1.6 Turkey. CMS, BEST Makina
1.6.1 CMS machinery

1.6.1.1 Introduction
Founded in Istanbul-Turkey (1995), CMS Glass Machinery continues to design, produce, market and offer technical service for Float and Laminated Glass Cutting Lines and Machines, Glass Washing Lines and Machines, Glass Sealing Robots and Extruders, Spacer Frame Processing Machines, Glass Processing Machines, Laminated Glass Production Lines and Flat & Bending Glass Tempering Furnaces.
1.6.1.2 Cut the B.S:
1. Insulating glass machine
2. Laminating glass machine
3. Tempering glass machine (Purchased from Henan company)
1.6.1.3 History
Found in 1999
1.6.1.4 Contact
Website: www.cmsmachine.com
1.6.1.5 Advantage
Asia-European machine
One stop shop
1.6.1.6 Disadvantage
High price
No high-tech technology
Not professional
1.6.1.7 Suggestion
Keep research of other suppliers if you want cost effective insulating glass machine.
1.6.2 Best Makina Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.

1.6.2.1 Introduction
BEST MAKINA , as a professional IGU machinery supplier, keeps pioneer position in Turkiye and find a place among worldwide known suppliers.
1.6.2.2 Cut the B.S:
1. Insulated glass production line
2. Horizontal butyl extruder
3. Two component hydraulic extrusion pump
4. Automatic two component extruder
5. Automatic spacer bar bending machine
6. Automatic desiccant filling machine
1.6.2.3 History
Start IGu machine in 2008.
1.6.2.4 Contact
Wenbsite: www.bestmakina.com
1.6.2.5 Advantage
Save freight for Middle East market
1.6.2.6 Disadvantage
High price
Normal technology
1.6.2.7 Suggestion
Keep research of other suppliers if you want cost effective insulating glass machine.
2. Which insulating glass machines are necessary for me?
2.1 Insulating glass production line with Argon gas filling.
2.2 Secondary sealant sealing robot.
2.3 Primary butyl sealant extruder machine.
2.4 Aluminum spacer bending machine.
2.5 Auto desiccant filling machine
2.6 Glass unloading vacuum lifter after insulating glass sealing robot.
3. Where to buy the insulating glass production consumables?
3.1. Glass
Float glass, China, Malaysia, and local market etc
- NSG group/ Pilkington http://nsg.com www.pilkington.com
- Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. www.agc.com www.aisglass.com
- Saint-Gobain www.saint-gobain.com
- Guardian Industries www.guardianglass.com
- Tempering glass, China, local market
- Laminated glass, China, local market
3.2. Spacer
3.2.1 Aluminum spacer
- Austria Lisec www.lisec.com/spacer/products/
- USA Allmental www.allmetalinc.com
- Turkey Tek Mental www.tek-metal.com
- Lisec Shanghai www.lisecasia.com
- China supplier
3.2.2 Warm edge spacer
- USA Quanex Edgetech/Super spacer www.quanex.com
- Switzerland Swiss spacer www.swisspacer.com
- England Thermoseal www.thermosealgroup.com
- Denmark Rolltech www.rolltech.dk
- Germany Technoform www.technoform.com
- Italy Thermix www.thermixspacer.com
- TPS
- TPA
3.3. Butyl sealant
- Germany kommerling www.koe-chemie.com
- USA H.B.FULLER www.hbfuller.com
- Italy Fenzi Group SpA www.fenzigroup.com
- China Baiyun www.chinasealant.com www.china-baiyun.com
- China Zhijiang www.chinazhijiang.com
- China Guibao www.cnguibao.com
- China HOT www.jinanhot.com
3.4. Secondary sealant
3.4.1 Polysulfide
- Italy Fenzi Group SpA www.fenzigroup.com
- Germany kommerling www.koe-chemie.com
- China Baiyun www.chinasealant.com www.china-baiyun.com
- China Zhijiang www.chinazhijiang.com
3.4.2 Silicone sealant
- USA Dow Corning www.dowcorning.com
- USA GE www.siliconeforbuilding.com www.gesilicones.com
- Italy Fenzi Group SpA www.fenzigroup.com
- Germany kommerling www.koe-chemie.com
- China Baiyun www.chinasealant.com www.china-baiyun.com
- China Zhijiang www.chinazhijiang.com
- China Guibao www.cnguibao.com
- China BAOLONGDA www.baolongda.net
3.4.3 Polyurethane
- Italy Fenzi Group SpA www.fenzigroup.com
- Germany kommerling www.koe-chemie.com
3.5. Molecular sieve
- Italy Fenzi Group SpA www.fenzigroup.com
- Turkey Tek Mental www.tek-metal.com
- China Seily www.seily.com
3.6. Argon gas
Local market
4. How or to whom can we sell these insulating glasses?
4.1. Own glass or windows business
4.2. Glass processing company
4.3. Windows and doors maker
4.4. Real estate developer
4.5. Furniture makers
4.6. House owner
5. Do you know the production cost for insulating glass?
5.1. Production consumables .5.2. Labor cost. 5.3.The electrical, water, and compressed air consumption 5.4. Service cost
5.1 Production consumables cost
Name | Qty | Unit price reference | Total price |
Aluminum spacer | 4m | 0.1USD/m | 0.4USD |
Butyl sealant | 0.05kg | 5USD/kg | 0.25USD |
Silicone sealant | 0.25Kg (6mm aluminum spacer) | 2USD/kg | 0.5USD |
0.35Kg (9mm aluminum spacer) | 2USD/kg | 0.7USD | |
Molecular sieve | 0.1Kg | 1.2USD/kg | 0.12USD |
Corner key | 4pcs | 0.001USD/pcs | 0.004 USD |
Straight connector for bending spacer | 1pcs | 0.05USD/pcs | 0.05USD |
Argon | 25L ( 12mm air gap) | 0.001 USD/L | 0.0375 |
Tota cost | 1.3USD/sqm | ||
Tota cost | 1.5USD/sqm |
5.2 Labor cost
The whole production line usually needs 3-4 operators(automatic insulating glass production line ), or 6-8 operators(Semi-auto insulating glass production line).
5.3 The electrical, water, and compressed air consumption
- Power consumption total power 60-80KW
- Compressed air 1.2m3/min
- Water consumption 80L/shift
5.4 Service cost
Spare parts or service engineer cost: 2000USD/year
6. Insulating glass workshop size and production process.
6.1 Insulating glass workshop layout and size
There are two options for different insulating glass manufacturer: windows maker, and glass processing company.
Semi-auto or fully automatic insulating glass solution below


6.2 Insulating glass production process analysis

7. Production key point and insulating glass standard.
7.1 How to spread the butyl right? And how is the thickness for secondary sealant?

The secondary sealant depth should be ≥5mm.
Gas filling percent: 85%.
Lifetime of the insulating glass 15-20 years.
7.2 Insulating glass standard
China national insulating glass standard GBT11944-2012
European Standard for Insulating Glass Units EN 1279
Australian/New Zealand Standard™ Insulating glass units AS/NZS 4666
Finally, shall I invest the insulating glass machine? Or how is the insulating glass trend?
Yes, you need to invest the insulating glass production line and manufacture the insulating glass by yourself. Two reasons: the first one, big profit space compared with buying from other, 30-50%. Secondly, you are the master of fast insulating glass production lead time.
Right now, more than 80% is aluminum spacer insulating glass process machines, with auto sealing robot. In the next 20 years, insulating glass manufacturers and machine suppliers will switch to warm edge insulating glass gradually.