The Leybold Optics GLC H glass vacuum coater is used to apply low-e, solar control and other advanced functional coatings by magnetron sputtering onto glass. It is designed for high productivity, for high quality standards and fast adaption to your needs.
The unique gas distribution system inside the magnetron sputter compartment allows a perfect layer uniformity and highest possible deposition rates for reactive and non-reactive processes. This avoids target poisoning by reactive gases O2 or N2 and achieves highest overall productivity.
The high collection efficiency of the target materials, achieved by reducing the gap to 30 mm, ensures lowest cross-contamination of the transport system and interior shielding. This in combination with an optimized target utilization and advanced process control technology, like remotely adjustable magnet bars, results in highest product quality and extended campaign times.
The modular design and the ergonomic and ease-of-maintenance layout of the core components significantly reduces your machine downtime during cleaning and regular maintenance.
Optional hydraulic lids
Optional hydraulic lids for the entrance, buffer, transfer and exit chambers avoid the need for heavy-weight overhead cranes and additional storage space, making the Leybold Optics GLC H series more efficient in terms of operational costs and floor-space utilization.
PLC connectivity
The Leybold Optics GLC H coaters are compatible with a selection of PLC interfaces, enabling you to connect to process control systems and networks of your plant. Integration into manufacturing execution systems (MES), automation and data management systems is part of our portfolio, which helps you to optimize your value chain.
Multiple glass dimension options
Two standard sizes are available, for US (2590 x 4200 mm²) and Jumbo (3300 x 6100 mm²) glasses. The standard glass transport system covers all architectural glass dimensions from 2 to 19 mm thick, glass formats (PLF, DLF, cut sizes and shapes) and load scenarioses like multiple batches and mixed mode. A combined-mode option for the chambers processes overlength glass sizes for special applications.
Modular design
The Leybold Optics GLC H offers two different basic coater configurations. For small to medium throughputs, from 2.0 to 9 million m² a year, a single entry/exit chamber configuration is the right choice. While for medium to high throughputs, from 5.0 to 22 million m² a year, a two-stage entry/exit chamber is the configuration of choice. The modular design allows flexibility to upgrade the coater.
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