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Measurement Solutions for Glass Production and Molten Glass Processing
Reliable non-contact level measurement for molten glass processing and high-temperature furnace operations.
Explore industries by the type of process environment and material challenges commonly encountered:
Common Glass Production and Molten
Glass Processing Applications
| Application | Typical Measurement |
| Glass melting furnaces and forehearths | Continuous Level |
| Raw material batch silos and hoppers | Level, Continuous or Point Level |
| Batch charging and furnace feed systems | Weight, Mass Flow |
| Molten glass channels and conditioning vessels | Continuous Level |
| Glass forming and mold-level applications | Continuous, Mold Level |
| Cullet storage and transfer systems | Weight, Level |
What makes accurate measurement challenging?
- Extreme furnace temperatures limit conventional sensor performance
- Dusty batch materials interfere with contact and optical instruments
- Molten glass buildup and coating reduce sensor reliability
- Turbulent flow and changing material conditions make precise level control difficult
How Radiometric Measurement Solves Common Glass Production and
Molten Glass Processing Measurement Challenges
Extreme heat damages conventional sensors →
Reliable measurement in high-temperature glass processes
Contact devices are not suitable near molten glass or hot vessels →
External measurement, no contact with hot material
Dust from batch materials interferes with traditional instruments →
Compensates for dusty raw material handling environments
Buildup and harsh conditions reduce sensor life →
Compensates for buildup and severe operating conditions
Maintenance in hot process areas is difficult and disruptive →
Minimal maintenance with less exposure and downtime
Find the Right System for Your Glass Production Application
Ronan provides reliable, non-contact measurement for molten glass, dusty batch materials and high-temperature furnace operations.
Continuous-Level Measurement
Continuously monitor molten glass in furnaces, forehearths, channels and conditioning vessels, as well as bulk materials in silos and hoppers.
Point-Level Measurement
Detect material at a specific high or low point in batch-material silos, hoppers and storage vessels.
Weight Measurement
Measure cullet, raw batch materials and furnace feed moving through conveying and charging systems.
Mass Flow Measurement
Track material throughput through batch charging and furnace-feed processes.
Not sure which system fits your application?
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About
For more than 60 years, Ronan Engineering has manufactured reliable and leading-edge instrumentation systems. As providers of real-time monitoring and measurements of critical process control points, Ronan has kept some of the world’s largest plants, factories, and facilities running safely and efficiently. Ronan has established manufacturing, sales and service facilities in Kentucky and the United Kingdom.