Reliable Combustion Technology For The Glass Market

Selas is a key supplier for combustion needs within the glass industry.

With the development of oxy-fired burners for glass furnaces and forehearths, Selas leads the way as a global source for this technology. Oxygen and fuel safety and control systems are designed and engineered for your specific local requirements and are supported throughout the world.

SELAS provides a wide range of equipment and process systems to the glass industry, all engineered around the unique challenges of glass. We have experience with a variety of glass operations:

  • Regenerative burners and combustion system for Melter
  • Oxy Fuel burners and combustion system for Melter
  • Forehearth Premix combustion systems
  • Forehearth Oxy Gas burners and combustion system
  • Hydrogen capable burners for glassmaking (see article at right)
  • Refiner and working end burners
  • Edge heating and canal combustion systems for float
  • Lehrs and ovens
  • Processing and polishing

Selas Burners And Controls For Primary Glass-Making Applications

Selas Burners For Secondary Glass-Finishing Applications

Selas Safety Equipment For Glass Applications

Selas Heat Technology Company: A Thermal Processing Industry Leader

Recognized as a pioneer in the thermal processing industry, Selas has a combustion heritage that is over 120 years long. Selas began manufacturing gas lamps in 1896 and throughout the twentieth century grew into a heat processing leader. With this growth, Selas built up its team of talent to invent and engineer many proprietary burners and related technologies, including our press and fired ceramic burners. Throughout its history and with its acquired brands, Selas holds one of the richest collections of patents in the industry. This expertise extends to all phases of glass manufacturing from forehearth applications to secondary and finishing operations.