R Baker (Electrical) Ltd also offer a ‘T’ shaped and long beam design 6 pole de-drosser linear motors which some customers require for the float glass production. Our cusotm range can be designed specifically to meet all of your requirements, no matter how unusual.

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Within the float glass manufacturing process, linear motors are utilised in the tin baths to help give some control of the temperature profile across the ribbon width. By controlling the tin flow this can be achieved and is normally controlled by using linear motors.

R Baker (Electrical) Ltd has the facility to manufacture and repair 6 and 12 pole linear motors, ranging in length and design specification. Our fully equipped manufacturing facility is staffed by experienced electrical designers who are able to design and modify float glass linear motors to meet your specific requirements.

R Baker (Electrical) Ltd has built a strong relationship over 33 years with Pilkington Glass that has enabled us to develop an enviable knowledge of the glass industry. Our engineering team have been tasked with the development and manufacture of float glass linear motor equipment, including control panels and transformers. In the last 33 years we have manufactured 6 and 12 pole linear motors which have been installed all over the world.