Jointless™ Insulation System – Applications in Steel Heating
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Jointless™ Insulation System – Applications in Steel Heating
July 15, 2024
3 minutes
Below we will talk about our Jointless™ technology and explain how it can help you solve this problem.
By NUTEC Bickley
One of the industry's most common practices is to use ceramic fiber modules anchored to steel to insulate the interior of an industrial furnace. These modules generally come in standard 12-inch x 12-inch sizes.
The problem is that the modules form joints when the fiber contracts at temperatures above 1832°F (1000°C), allowing heat to escape. This affects the module's anchorage and considerably shortens the insulation's lifespan, which can also damage other furnace components.
Here, we will talk about our Jointless™ technologyand how it can help you solve this problem.
This system prevents the appearance of joints in flues or openings and prevents heat leaks from reaching the metal structure and damaging the equipment.
The goal is to avoid having joints between modules and obtain a single piece that covers the entire ceiling or walls.
Unlike other insulation options that tend to last a short time, the Jointless™ system has a considerably longer lifespan.
Jointless™ for Forging Applications
This technology is considered the most effective on the world market for forging applications.
It should be used in equipment for:
Forging of carbon steel and stainless steel.
Forging applications in general above 2012°F (1100°C).
Installing this system is extremely complex, so other suppliers do not usually offer this type of design despite it being the most efficient solution today.
At NUTEC Bickley, we have the necessary elements and facilities to implement the Jointless™ system in our furnaces:
As part of a group of companies that produces ceramic fiber, we can recycle a large part of the surplus generated by this insulation system, avoiding the associated costs.
At NUTEC Bickley, we are experts in industrial furnace insulation. We have an expert team and the latest technology to design your project according to your needs.
Providing Thermal Equipment Solutions that go beyond expectations
We serve multiple industries through the design, building and installation of combustion systems, thermal insulation and highly specialized industrial furnaces, kilns and ovens. We are focused on understanding our customers’ needs and supplying the best equipment at the most competitive price.
In a major, high-value project – the second at this particular plant in Mexico – NUTEC Bickley will supply a 125m-long tunnel kiln to one of the world’s leading advanced ceramics manufacturers.
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