Compressed Air and Oxygen Solutions for Glass Manufacturing
BERG supports glass manufacturers with reliable compressed air systems and on-site oxygen generation solutions for furnace enrichment, combustion optimization and industrial production processes.
Industry Challenges
Challenges in Modern Glass Manufacturing
Glass production is one of the most energy-intensive industrial processes. Furnace efficiency, oxygen supply logistics and process stability directly determine plant profitability and competitiveness.
Energy Efficiency
Glass melting furnaces are among the most energy-intensive processes in industrial manufacturing — efficiency gains directly impact margins.
Fuel Consumption
High fuel consumption in continuous furnace operation represents one of the largest controllable costs in glass production.
Furnace Productivity
Combustion efficiency directly affects melting rate and furnace throughput — a constant optimisation target for operators.
Oxygen Supply Logistics
Liquid oxygen and cylinder deliveries expose continuous furnace operations to supply chain risk and price volatility.
Operating Costs
Rising energy and gas supply costs put sustained pressure on the operating economics of glass manufacturing facilities.
Process Stability
Furnace operations run continuously; any interruption to oxygen or compressed air supply risks costly downtime.
Our Approach
How BERG Supports Glass Production Facilities
BERG Kompressoren GmbH is your single point of contact for compressed air and oxygen supply — from site assessment through turnkey delivery, installation and global service support.
Compressed Air Systems
Reliable instrument air, pneumatic and automation systems engineered for continuous glass production environments.
Oxygen Generation Systems
On-site PSA oxygen for furnace enrichment — improving combustion efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
Containerized Turnkey Solutions
Fully self-contained skid or container plants — rapid deployment with minimal civil works at any site.
Core Solution 1
Compressed Air Systems for Glass Manufacturing
Reliable compressed air underpins every stage of glass production — from forming and automation to packaging and material conveying.
- Pneumatic controls across production lines
- Instrument air for process instrumentation
- Actuators on forming and handling equipment
- Automation systems and robotics
- Packaging equipment
- Conveying systems
Core Solution 2
On-Site Oxygen Generation for Glass Furnaces
BERG OXYBERG PSA oxygen generators enrich furnace combustion air on-site — increasing flame temperature, improving heat transfer and reducing fuel consumption, without the cost and logistics of liquid oxygen delivery.
- Furnace enrichment for combustion optimization
- Glass melting process support
- Combustion improvement and emission reduction
- Energy efficiency optimization
Reduced Fuel Consumption
Higher flame temperature and improved heat transfer cut specific fuel use per tonne of glass melted.
Higher Furnace Efficiency
Oxygen enrichment increases melting rate and furnace throughput without major capital modification.
Lower Operating Costs
On-site generation removes the recurring cost of liquid oxygen tanker deliveries and cylinder rental.
Reduced Emissions
Lower fuel consumption and reduced nitrogen carry-through cut NOx and CO₂ emissions per unit output.
Applications
Applications in Glass Manufacturing
BERG compressed air and oxygen systems support every major segment of glass manufacturing and processing.
Float Glass Production
Oxygen enrichment and reliable compressed air support continuous float glass furnace operation, improving melting efficiency and product consistency.
O₂Glass Bottle Manufacturing
On-site oxygen and compressed air support high-volume bottle production lines — from furnace combustion through to forming automation.
O₂Container Glass Production
Furnace oxygen enrichment reduces fuel consumption in container glass production while compressed air drives forming and handling.
AirTechnical Glass Manufacturing
Precise oxygen enrichment and clean compressed air support the demanding process control required by technical glass production.
O₂Specialty Glass Production
Reliable on-site oxygen and instrument air support specialty glass furnaces with stringent combustion and quality requirements.
O₂Glass Furnace Oxygen Enrichment
Supplementing or replacing combustion air with on-site generated oxygen increases flame temperature and furnace throughput.
O₂Why On-Site Generation
Benefits of On-Site Oxygen Production
Eliminate Cylinder Dependency
Remove reliance on cylinder rental, handling and repeated deliveries to site.
Reduce Liquid Oxygen Deliveries
Cut tanker traffic and the logistics risk associated with cryogenic liquid oxygen supply.
Improve Supply Security
On-site generation removes dependency on external suppliers and delivery schedules.
Lower Operating Costs
Eliminate recurring liquid oxygen and cylinder costs with a one-time investment in on-site generation.
Continuous Production Support
Produce oxygen on demand, 24/7, directly matched to your furnace's combustion requirements.
Sustainable Operation
Lower fuel consumption and eliminated delivery logistics reduce the overall carbon footprint of your operation.
Recommended Solutions
Recommended BERG Solutions
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View product →Why Choose BERG
Why Glass Manufacturers Choose BERG
German Engineering
Designed and manufactured to German industrial standards since 2004.
Industrial Reliability
Engineered for continuous, 24/7 duty in demanding furnace environments.
Global Project Experience
Systems installed and supported across 58+ countries worldwide.
Turnkey Systems
Sizing, delivery, installation and commissioning from a single source.
Technical Support
Dedicated engineering support throughout project planning and operation.
Long-Term Service
Spare parts, maintenance and remote support for the lifetime of your system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Oxygen & Compressed Air for Glass Manufacturing
Discuss Your Glass Manufacturing Requirements
Our engineers will assess your furnace and compressed air requirements, size the right oxygen and air systems, and provide a complete cost comparison — free of charge.