The raw materials that have been stored in a furnace bunker are discharged directly into a feed hopper on the batch charger, and then fed into the doghouse by a vibratory chute. The chute feed rate is controlled automatically by a signal from the glass level controller. Finally, the raw materials are pushed in portions into the furnace by a water-cooled pusher. Chute and pusher operate independently. A protective shield significantly reduces the heat radiation from the doghouse.Chargers are supplied complete with frame, feed hopper, vibratory chute with exchangeable front end, water-cooled pusher and adjustable drive motor.

Batch charger for glass furnace