| Gillinder Glass, manufacturers of superior quality Aviation glass,
glass for Industrial and Military applications as well as glass Lenses, Marine glass
and residential and custom glass, since 1861. |
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Capabilities/Research
& Development
 Gillinder Glass prides itself
in the service it provides its customers. Our history of glass making and modern
technical knowledge makes Gillinder uniquely able to answer your glass questions
... and we are glad to help! We can provide technical design support for short
run or full scale production of specialty glass types. We provide engineering
assistance for prototype development, and the quickest, most reliable turnaround
in the glass industry.
In addition to Gillinder's
experienced team of engineers and craftsmen, Gillinder's facilities are State-of-the-Art,
giving our team the tools to meet the demands of the world's markets.
What Can be Expected?
We work closely with our
customers to ensure that each job proceeds smoothly and accurately from design
through prototyping to production. It is our desire to act as part of your
engineering team in the early stages of design to maximize efficiency and
provide the best possible product for your application.
To start, we gather exact
information from you on all aspects of the desired product including intended
use. Then we provide a quote, which factors in tooling costs, the price of
the raw materials, finishing, packaging requirements and in-house mould making.
We work closely with your team to make tooling and glassware to your specifications
in the most cost-effective manner possible, providing suggestions based on
our years of experience forming both basic and intricate parts across a broad
array of lighting.
Preproduction
samples are provided for approval before final production begins.
Such methodology leads to a very high success rate on new designs unmatched
in the glass industry.
Glass Types
We regularly manufacture
the composition types referenced below to industry and regulatory standards
including but not limited to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), MIL (Military),
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), IMCO (Intergovernmental Maritime
Consultative Organization), AAR (American Association of Railroads) and ITE
(Institute of Traffic Engineers) standards or to particular customer directives.
We have successfully
engineered custom glasses upon request to meet specific color, light transmission,
thermal and physical shock resistance, and/or other requirements. A recent
example of this is our new line of LED compatible compositions for Airfield
Lighting use. More information on these exciting
new compositions can be found by clicking here.
Compositions include:
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UV Absorbing, Visible Transmitting |
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UV Transmitting, Visible Absorbing |
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ClearUV |
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Clear Soda-Lime |
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Clear Borosilicate |
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Colors to Specification |
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IR Transmitting, Visible Blocking |
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Custom Compositions Tailored to Needs |
Contact us today about
receiving transmission profiles of any of these glass compositions. A customer
service representative will provide information upon request.
We Can Help Solve Project Specific Issues Involving:
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Glass Products to your Color Specifications |
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Infrared and Ultraviolet Absorbing/Transmitting
glass |
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Soda-Lime glass |
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Heat Resistant Borosilicate glass |
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Tempered or Annealed glass |
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Proprietary Molds or Gillinder-Owned Designs |
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Custom design engineering services |
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Enameled or Sanded (etched) Finishing |
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Sliced or Ground finishes |
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Dimensional Tolerances |
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Specific Light Transmission Profiles |
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Chromaticity with Varied Source Types |
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Photometric Performance and Distribution |
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Thermal Durability |
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Mechanical Strength |
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Impact Resistance |
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Weight Optimization |
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Optical Design |
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Quick Turn Prototyping |
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On-Site Mould Making Facilities
Gillinder has vertically
integrated an on-site mould making facility with CNC milling and lathe equipment.
Our experienced mould makers review every incoming job for feasibility and
cost-effectiveness. We also maintain and clean these moulds after every
use. Gillinder recently
implemented the use of new mold cleaning equipment. This equipment eliminates
environmentally unfriendly cleaners and provides reduced abrasion associated
with repeated cleanings to your investment(s).
Drawings, sketches, zip
files, CD-ROM, or disks are required for quotation of custom parts by our
team. The following list is in the order of preference for the file types we
can import
or export with Gillinder's CAD/CAM systems.
| Virtual Gibbs |
Extension |
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| Part files |
(*.VNC) |
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| SolidWorks files |
(*. SLDPRT) |
2004 |
| Parasolid files |
(*.X_T,*.XMT) |
up to v15 |
| SolidEdge files |
(*.par) |
v10 |
| IGES files |
(*.igs) |
also solids |
| DXF files |
(*.dxf) |
up to AutoCAD 2004 |
| DWG files |
(*.dwg) |
up to AutoCAD 2004 |
| Point list files |
(*.txt) |
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| Visual CADD |
Extension |
Version |
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| Visual CADD files |
(*.vcd) |
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| Auto CAD DXF |
(*.dxf) |
v R12 thru R2000 |
| AutoCAD DWG |
(*.dwg) |
v R12 thru R2000 |
| Generic CADD files |
(*.gcd) |
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| Mapinfo maps |
(*.mif) |
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| ESRI maps |
(*.shp) |
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Modern Mixing Technology
Gillinder mixes each glass batch with the same type of mixer employed in the
pharmaceutical industry. This ensures homogeneity of each batch from start to
finish.
Computer-Aided Pressing Equipment
Gillinder continues to
invest heavily in the latest forming technology. Melting from both continuous
tank and closed pot technology, Gillinder employs the use of computer controlled
and monitored presses in order to maintain repeatability and high quality
levels.
Controlled Tempering Processes
The tempering of symmetric
or complex shapes requires extensive glass knowledge, the proper equipment,
and process conducive to repeatability. Gillinder employs all three with
its well-seasoned team of engineers, traceable process control, and its efficient
and controlled furnaces and tempering equipment. The equipment is technology
taken from the bottling industry engineered to meet the demands of small
and mid-sized batch operations.
Innovative Secondary Operations
It has been imperative
over the years to reduce cost while maintaining an ever increasing quality
to our finished products. Gillinder has reduced manual operations wherever
possible. Even normal hands-on operations such as slicing have been partially
mechanized. This improves safety, reduces cost, and ensures repeatability. |
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