C03B9/18

IS Machine for Producing Glass Containers and Method for Operating an IS Machine of This Kind

An IS machine for producing glass containers includes a plurality of stations which each comprise a blank mold and a finishing mold, and comprising a lubricating tool for lubricating at least some of the blank molds with a lubricant, the lubricating tool comprising a spray head for spraying the lubricant and comprising a robot connection, to which the spray head is fastened and by means of which the spray head is movable between different stations within the IS machine, wherein the spray head is reversibly detachably fastened to the robot connection by means of a coupling. This provides the option of protecting a robot manipulating the lubricating tool without high repair costs being incurred in the event of a collision.

IS Machine for Producing Glass Containers and Method for Operating an IS Machine of This Kind

An IS machine for producing glass containers includes a plurality of stations which each comprise a blank mold and a finishing mold, and comprising a lubricating tool for lubricating at least some of the blank molds with a lubricant, the lubricating tool comprising a spray head for spraying the lubricant and comprising a robot connection, to which the spray head is fastened and by means of which the spray head is movable between different stations within the IS machine, wherein the spray head is reversibly detachably fastened to the robot connection by means of a coupling. This provides the option of protecting a robot manipulating the lubricating tool without high repair costs being incurred in the event of a collision.