This low density insulation offers a significant advantage in shuttle kilns by minimizing heat waste and lowering fuel consumption.
Enables faster heating and cooling due to lower heat storage, resulting in a better response.
Ceramic fiber requires less maintenance when the fibers remain undamaged.
For these reasons, at NUTEC Bickley, we use ceramic fiber in our furnace and kiln insulation in feasible applications that deliver or will deliver an operational advantage. This material is sourced from our sister company, which specializes in fiber products.
A high-density and hard insulating material with greater mechanical strength.
Stores more heat, leading to a slower response to temperature changes.
Consumes more fuel in intermittent furnaces due to slower heating and cooling cycles.
Refractory Brick Installation for a NUTEC Bickley Furnace
When to change your furnace or kiln insulation for optimal performance
The primary factor influencing the decision to replace your furnace insulation is whether its deterioration negatively affects production or equipment. Here are some key indicators:
1. Risk of product contamination
As fiber ages, it crystallizes, deforms, and sheds particles.
In such cases, replacing the ceramic fiber insulation becomes necessary. Steel products are generally less susceptible to contamination from fiber degradation.
2. Detection of hot spots
The presence of hot spots is a concern not only because it can cause energy loss but also because it can damage critical equipment components.
Signs of heat leakage requiring insulation replacement:
When replacing furnace insulation, we recommend a complete overhaul rather than patching. Patching is not advisable because the fiber shrinks with temperature, creating gaps and potentially worsening the situation.
At NUTEC Bickley, we specialize in industrial furnaces and their various components.
Contact our expert advisors to learn more about our comprehensive furnace insulation solutions and optimize your furnace performance.
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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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