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Sustainable Solutions from Recycled Glass: Eco-Friendly Construction with Foamed Glass Aggregate

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Discover the Benefits of Foamed Glass Aggregate

How Foamed Glass Aggregate Enhances Performance and Sustainability in Modern Construction Projects
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Environmentally Friendly

Foamed Glass aggregate is made from 100% recycled glass, it's an eco-friendly material that supports recycling and reduces landfill waste.
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Superior Thermal Insulation

Foamed glass aggregate offers excellent thermal insulation, ideal for building foundations and green roofs, reducing energy costs.
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Lightweight and High Strength

Despite being lightweight, it provides high strength and stability, perfect for roads and railways, reducing ground pressure and preventing settlement.
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Excellent Drainage & Filtration

It offers superior drainage and filtration, ideal for stormwater management and landscaping, promoting efficient water infiltration and reducing runoff.
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The Production Process of Foamed Glass Aggregate

An Insight Into How Foamed Glass Aggregate Is Produced. 
Click each number on the wheel to move to the next stage of the process

Raw Glass

1

Raw glass is conveyed into the plant and a powerful magnet removes and metallic particles which are sent to recycling

Drying & Cleaning

2

The glass is dried and any unwanted material such, as labels and organic residue, is removed. The clean, dry glass is then transferred to the grinding mill in a continuous operation. Filtration systems capture any dust and is fully recycled.

Milling

3

The glass is passed through a high-speed roller mill to form a very fine powder. The particles are approx. 0.03mm size.

Silos

4

The glass powder is stored in one of 5 x silos

Mixing

5

The glass powder is transferred to a mixer and a small amount of foaming agent is added. The mixture is then deposited on a slow-moving belt which travels through the kilns in a continuous operation.

Kilns

6

The mix is heated in a controlled profile. It semi-melts and begins to expand as fine gas cells are formed. The expanded foamed glass exits the kilns approx. 3-4 times the original volume.

Cooling

7

As it cools, the Foamglass naturally cracks and shatters into smaller pieces in the Cooling Zone. At this point once fully cooled, the Foamglass aggregate is at full strength, stability and ready for use.

Storage & Grading

8

The Foamglass gets conveyed outside ready for crushing and screening to the necessary grades of size. The resulting product is exceptionally low-weight, strong, angular, clean and a superb thermally insulating material.

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