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As a global leader in flat glass and hollow glass processing technology, we have been helping to shape one of the most beautiful and useful materials in the world for over 60 years. Its unique qualities, combined with the passion for technology and innovation, guide us in seeking for newer and more effective solutions to improve and expand its use.

BCS: the highest productivity and quality standards in the industry BCS cutting tables are designed to withstand the high workloads typically adopted during single- or even multiple-shift production of windows or panels in the furniture sector, as well as of components for household appliances, in the automotive industry and in many other areas. BCS cutting tables are among the most popular and sought-after in the world, and in the market they represent a major benchmark in terms of production capacity and reliability. BCS cutting tables ensure the highest standards of performance, precision...

Float Cutting BCS > The Range Flat Glass Technology > Copyright © BOTTERO S.p.A. The BCS range stands out due to its modularity and versatility, thanks to which the float cutting tables can be totally configured according to specific customer requirements: from stand-alone cutting tables intended for small productions, up to intensive high automation level production systems, fully integrated with Low-E grinding devices and marking, and loading and breakout modules.

Float Cutting BCS > The Range 343 BCS Cutting, grinding and marking table fully integrated with manual or automatic loading and breakout modules, intended for applications requiring high productivity. The 343 BCS cutting table is fixed and complete with belt conveyor, automatic selection of cutting pressures, Shape Scanner + Scan Cad, optimiser on the machine and BCMS Windows. 353 BCS Loading, cutting, grinding, marking and breakout table intended for the wider range of applications. The 353 BCS cutting table is available in the two fixed and tilting versions and is complete with air cushion...

Flat Glass Technology > Copyright © BOTTERO S.p.A. With the aim of meeting all production needs, the BS cutting tables allow also fitting the cutting carriage with one of the various accessories available. Each constructive and functional features of the BCS range is designed to ensure extreme processing precision and maximum productivity, at the service of each specific production requirement.

Float Cutting BCS > Features Devices and accessories LMT Surface removal system on Low-E glass with 200 mm peripheral wheel and maximum working speed of 160 m/min, is the ideal solution for large productions of low-emissivity glass. You can install grinding wheels with different thicknesses for different production needs, and the wheel is also able to remove any protective films. The total coverage of the area being processed and the presence of the vacuum cleaner cancel the dispersion of dust in the environment, thus ensuring maximum safety for the operators. Surface removal system on Low-E...

Float Cutting BCS > Features Double tank for use of differentiated oils in the processing of special glass. Small and immediately accessible hydraulic tilting control unit. Fan for air cushion with quick closing system, installed directly on the tilting frame. Air distribution circuit integrated within the structural frame. Fully machined, electro-welded steel frame. Longitudinal and transversal wood breakout bars, activated by dedicated pneumatic cylinders. Tilting system with two hydraulic cylinders, balancing valves and controlled acceleration and deceleration ramps. Electric control cabinet...

Float Cutting BCS > Features Fixed table with belts 1 Direct motoreducer on torque shaft without returns. Electro-welded steel frame with high stiffness and solidity. Inverter-controlled polyurethane belts for handling the sheet in both directions. Rectified and fully replaceable wooden panels with felt, mounted on a machined surface. Additional air cushion for handling 25 mm thick sheets. Retractable squaring lugs driven by one dedicated pneumatic cylinder. Sheet position detection sensors and independent safety device for belt locking. Highly homogenous and resistant 3 mm felt. Ergonomic and...

Float Cutting BCS > Features Mobile floor pedals for controlling the breakout bars, air cushion and loading and squaring lugs. Armoured cable sheaths for maximum protection. Independent safety device for locking belts. Inverter-controlled polyurethane belts for handling the sheet in both directions. Rectified and fully replaceable wooden panels with felt, mounted on a machined surface. Sheet pusher for sheet loading with glass take out. Highly homogenous and resistant 3 mm synthetic felt. Retractable loading lugs driven by one dedicated pneumatic cylinder and guaranteed outlet system. Additional...

Float Cutting BCS > Features Carriage and cutting head Cutting bridge Motorised cutting head, formed by an aluminium alloy body and rod with cutting tool or plastic cut. Automatic glass thickness measurement by linear encoder and consequent automatic loading of the cutting parameters preset in the software. Cutting pressure adjusted by means of proportional solenoid valve and glass surface compensation system. Steel cutting bridge placed crosswise to the machine for maximum solidity and resistance to torsion. Single brushless motor with pinion motor belt transmission. Glass presence detector...

Float Cutting BCS > Features Bridge Handling Guides High precision and low noise bridge sliding guides, ground and installed on machined bed, ensuring a perfectly straight cut without the need for adjustment. Components made of highly durable and minimal wear materials, ensuring optimal performance over time. Flat Glass Technology > Copyright © BOTTERO S.p.A. Ground racks, ensuring maximum positioning and cutting precision, and facing down to prevent the accumulation of dirt. Easily accessible components, ensuring immediate and fast maintenance.