For glazing and glass installers, the challenge is not just getting a panel into position. It is also about moving it safely from delivery to installation, reducing the risk of damage along the way, and cutting down on unnecessary manual handling on site.
Winlet 575 in Action
That is where Winlet glazing robots from Hird Sales can make a real difference. Since Colchester Glazing Company (CGC) joined the GMV Winlet family, they have put its new Winlet 575 straight to work on a range of projects, from glass panel replacement at John Banks Honda Colchester to local estate agents, Oakheart Properties.
Managing Director Brian Garrity noted that damage to glass panels can occur when loading and unloading for the installation team van. Using the Winlet 575 helps reduce that risk while also cutting down on manual lifting, giving installation teams a safer and more controlled way to handle glass before it even reaches the point of installation.
When the CGC team gained its delivery of a new Winlet 575, they also completed LEEA Glazing Robot Training through Hird, as part of the handover.
Pic credits: Brian Garrity & Liam Buckley
Winlet 400TL in Action
Another application from JMC Glass and Glazing in Perth. On the maiden voyage of its new Winlet 400TL, the robot went straight to work handling a 220kg glass panel, taking it from unloading off the truck through to rotation and installation, all without manual handling. James McDonald, Managing Director of JMC Glass and Glazing, described the new glazing robot as a “game changer” for larger glazing installs, underlining the impact equipment like this can have from day one for teams working with bigger, heavier glass units.
These two projects show exactly why glazing contractors continue to invest in specialist handling equipment. Whether the priority is reducing damage during loading and unloading, limiting manual lifting for installation teams, or improving control when rotating and placing larger panels, a Winlet glazing robot helps create a safer and more efficient process from start to finish.
Pic credit: James McDonald
