FIBER-BASED GASKET GLASS MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THERMAL CELL INDUCED BLISTERS

摘要

The present invention represents a fiber-based gasket, glass manufacturing system and method for reducing thermal cell induced blisters. In one embodiment, the fiber-based gasket is positioned at a connection between a first glass manufacturing apparatus (e.g., a capsule surrounding a downcomer) and a second glass manufacturing apparatus (e.g., a fusion draw apparatus surrounding the inlet) do. The fiber-based gasket has density and compression of less than 22.5 ml / min / cm ² per unit surface area to reduce thermal cell induced blistering in the first glass manufacturing apparatus and the second glass manufacturing apparatus.