Model of Siemens Gas Regenerative Glass Melting Furnace

Model of Siemens Gas Regenerative Glass Melting Furnace

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Model of Siemens gas regenerative glass melting furnace (tank type)

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Category:
Glass Technology
Object Number:
1924-787
Measurements:
overall: 920 mm x 840 mm x 860 mm,
type:
model
credit:
Harvey-Siemens Furnaces Ltd.

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