The electric forehearth heating, also called forehearth boosting, is used to improve the glass quality / homogeneity. With specially designed molybdenum forehearth electrodes, the power will be inserted into the glass. For easier installation, the molybdenum electrodes are available with or without coating.

EQS boosting system recommendations from HORN^®:

• For glasses with low thermal conductivity (amber & green)
• For multi gob production (TG / QG …) with high TH index requirement
• For press & blow forming processes
• For high flexible FH systems with a wide pull range and often job changes
• Improve the TH index from existing FH installations with inadequate performance

HORN^® standard EQS boosting system installation basics:

• Real consumption is around 5 – 10 kW depending on operation conditions
• Manual power or current control is possible
• Extended versions with more electrodes for high pull FH’s are also possible
• Later installation during hot operation is also possible in case of a need
• Designed for normal furnace lifespan (lifespan >10 years is possible)
• No change or push in during the normal operation required