Kilns for Ceramics and Advanced Materials

Roller hearth kiln

Maximize fuel efficiency with our high performance Roller Kilns

Q: What is a roller hearth kiln?

Roller Hearth Kilns use a refractory roller conveyor to move products through a hot tunnel, eliminating kiln cars. Ideal for fast, consistent firing of ceramics, glass and refractories.

Roller Kilns

For special technical applications, NUTEC Bickley provides Roller Kilns as an alternative to shuttle kilns or tunnel kilns. Ceramic rollers are supplied in different materials (mullite or silicon carbide) depending on the application requirements.

Roller Kilns comprise a refractory roller conveyor to transport product through a hot tunnel without using kiln cars. Product is placed directly on the roller conveyor or on support plates. The tunnel gets gradually hotter towards the middle so the temperature profile is created by different temperatures at different sections of the kiln. This type of kiln is suitable for fast firing products with excellent consistency.

The design of NUTEC Bickley Roller Kilns means that fuel consumption is kept to an absolute minimum. The flexible control systems allow many different products to be handled quickly and as part of an integrated flow through a factory. The storage and handling systems are designed to suit each plant’s operation.

The high degree of automation possible with a Roller Kilns installation is a major benefit and the associated handling systems and setting furniture are ideally suited to fast production cycles and rapid flow processes.

Roller Kiln for Fiber Blanket

Roller Kiln for Fiber Blanket

Roller Kiln for Annealing

Roller Kiln for Annealing

General Specifications

Dimensions

Up to 120m length (400ft)

Temperature

Up to 1,425°C (2,600°F)

Insulation

Jointless® ceramic fiber system, insulating refractory brick

Power Source

Natural and propone gas. Electrical configurations available

Advantages of roller kilns

Roller kiln setting Width: Up to 2m (6.5ft).

Combustion System: Integrated Multi-Zone Pulsing System (IMPS™) or volume flow.

Energy Recovery System: Pre-heated combustion air up to 425°C (800°F).

Temperature Uniformity: We offer the most precise temperature uniformity available in the market.

Energy Savings: Energy recovery system to ensure the lowest fuel consumption.

No Downtime: Power Failure Protection System (PFPS).

Technology: SCADA systems for ease of operation and product quality management.

Simplicity: Elimination of kiln cars and most kiln furniture. Great control for roller kiln operation.

Ease of Use: Automated product handling and easy loading and unloading.

Versatility: Modular construction for pre-assembly and fast installation.

Easy Maintenance: Low maintenance requirements due to optimum Roller Kiln design.

Why choose Nutec Bickley when buying a roller kiln?

The roller kiln design uses a reliable helical gear roller drive system and high performance rollers. This allows heavier products to be loaded safely.

The high degree of automation possible with a roller kiln installation is a major benefit and the associated handling systems and setting furniture are ideally suited to fast production cycles and rapid flow processes.

The high level of automaticity means that computer controlled firing curves and cycle times can be employed.

All of our equipment is 100% customized considering our customer's needs.

In addition to full control over the process, Nutec Bickley’s control systems allow for faster service and troubleshooting by providing networking and remote monitoring capabilities.

Roller kilns benefiting from the best technology

With our SCADA systems, the roller kilns operators are able to have complete control of their firing process, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Our latest Industry 4.0 developments integrate the latest technology for shuttle kilns to not only monitor the process, but also to keep the kiln operating at peak performance.

All the data generated during the firing process is stored in our SCADA system, which is then used to generate reports, graphs and intelligence data, to help customers in their decision making process.   

Technology

SCADA

With our SCADA systems, kilns operators are able to have complete control of their firing process, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

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IMPS™

NUTEC Bickley’s unique firing and cooling pulsing control system provides a perfect solution in relation to temperature uniformity as well as fuel efficiency.

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Jointless® Insulation

NUTEC Bickley’s patented ceramic fiber Jointless® modules provides for minimal maintenance, enhanced fuel economy and extended service life.

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Related industries to our roller kilns

Advanced Materials (Rare Earth)

Related processes to our roller kilns

First Fire

Glazing

Biscuit Firing

Glost Firing

Decoration Firing

Related Services

Spare Parts

NUTEC Bickley provides the best Spare Parts brands for industrial furnaces, kilns and other equipment, with the highest quality components in the combustion and control areas.

Learn more about our Spare Parts catalog

Maintenance Policies

NUTEC Bickley provides Maintenance Policies for industrial furnaces all over the world. Our commitment is to keep your combustion systems in the best possible operating condition with periodic reviews and a process of continuous improvement.

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Related Resources

Ceramic Industry

(E-book)

Date Added: 02/14/2023

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Ceramic Industry
Roller Kilns

(PDS)

Date Added: 04/27/2023

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Frequently asked questions about our roller hearth kilns

What is a roller hearth kiln?

Roller Hearth Kilns comprise a refractory roller conveyor to transport product through a hot tunnel without using kiln cars. This type of kiln is suitable for fast firing products with excellent consistency.

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