The new systron pro glass edge grinding and polishing machine for float and laminated glass combines state-of-the-art technology with reduced investment and maintenance costs. By integrating seaming, grinding, and polishing in a single processing step at speeds of up to 20 m/min, it provides a powerful solution capable of effortlessly handling a wide range of formats—from rectangular glass to free-form special shapes.

One of the main objectives was to make the machine’s footprint as compact as possible, ensuring seamless integration into existing production lines.
By reducing the system from two Y-axes to a single Y-axis and switching to a high-pressure pneumatic system, investment costs have been significantly reduced.

“The systron pro was developed to enhance the competitiveness of our customers by lowering machine costs while simultaneously increasing productivity and availability,” explains Franz Schachner, Managing Director of systron.

A key highlight of the systron pro is its user-friendly operation. With Easy Mode, processing rectangular glass can be automated with just one click. The machine uses a predefined recipe that specifies edge processing, material removal, as well as sharp or rounded corners. Additionally, thickness, length, and height are automatically measured, a DXF file is created, and the glass is processed precisely according to the specifications.

“Our machine has been designed to be efficiently operated even by less experienced users. This minimizes training requirements while increasing process reliability,”

explains Andreas Gruber, Head of Product Development at systron. He adds: “The next generation of systron pro will also feature a drilling function. Using the Helix process, holes ranging from approximately 6 to 30 mm in diameter can be drilled into the glass. The combination of edge processing and drilling in a single machine tower significantly reduces processing times.”

Maintenance and service have also been prioritized: All key components, such as the tool changer, motors, linear guides, and clamping boxes, are housed in a protected dry area.

“The design has been deliberately optimized to ensure that maintenance tasks require minimal effort—because only an easy-to-maintain machine will actually be maintained consistently,” says Thomas Haan, Head of Sales at systron.

Designed for maximum flexibility, the systron pro offers two tool-changing systems, with the three-cone configuration accommodating up to 120 different tools. An integrated tool measurement and sharpening system ensures that tools are continuously sharpened with virtually no downtime.

Additionally, automated glass loading via robots or sorting systems allows for near-autonomous machine operation. The systron pro can run up to 90% of its operating time without direct operator intervention, increasing efficiency and freeing up personnel for other tasks.

The modern design of the systron pro ensures exceptional precision when processing float and laminated glass, even for complex geometries. Thanks to its stable monoblock X-axis construction, it remains vibration-free, ensuring consistently high processing quality even at high speeds.

Furthermore, the patented water cushion system prevents any mechanical contact with the sensitive coating when processing Low-E glass. This eliminates damage risks and significantly enhances product quality.

The newly designed systron pro combines precision, automated workflows, and minimal maintenance in a compact footprint. With lower investment costs, flexible tooling concepts, and high processing speeds, it offers an unbeatable price-performance ratio.