Abstract: A glass product transport apparatus is provided. The glass product transport apparatus includes a slotted element assembly configured to engage a narrowed portion of a glass product. A carriage assembly has a longitudinal slot configured to receive the slotted element assembly for longitudinal movement. An actuator is connected to the slotted element assembly and configured to move the slotted element assembly in a longitudinal direction. A rail structure is configured to support the carriage assembly. The slotted element assembly is configured to retain the glass product in the event power is removed from the actuator.

Abstract: A temperature control system fitted to a system for forming glass product is provided. The temperature control system includes a first plurality of temperature sensors configured to sense a temperature of glass products exiting an annealing lehr. The first plurality of temperature sensors is further configured to generate sensed temperature signals. A second plurality of temperature sensors configured to sense a temperature of glass products exiting a cooling fan bank. The cooling fan bank is positioned downstream from the annealing lehr. The second plurality of temperature sensors is further configured to generate sensed temperature signals. A control module is configured to receive the sensed temperature signals from the first and second plurality of temperature sensors and compare the sensed temperature signals with pre-set parameters. The control module is configured to direct adjustments in a rotational speed of a plurality of cooling fans in response to the sensed temperature signals.