ELEVATOR KILNS

An Elevator kiln is generally smaller than Carbell Kiln, but still use kiln cars to carry the product in and out of the kiln when the kiln is cool. The industrial kiln is located on a platform above the floor and kiln cars are lifted up to seal with the kiln using hydraulic cylinders or Screw Jacks. Once loaded, the kiln car is raised up into the kiln and the seal is created; then, the cycle is started. The temperature is increased to top temperature and down again following a set cycle automatically.

Elevator Kilns can be designed to use multiple cars that can be simply shuttled to and from the bell location. This makes re-firing the industrial kiln quicker and more productive than a single car use. Burners are typically positioned at the corners of the elevator kiln.

Nutec Bickley’s Elevator Kilns are available with updraft or downdraft exhaust designs and are ideally suited for high temperature firing of small batches. These kilns are used extensively in the technical ceramics industry and for pilot production of refractories and specialty ceramics.
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 Similar to the Carbell® kiln model but for smaller capacities, the elevator kiln is designed for a stable and repeatable seal between the industrial kiln and car, while providing a strong and robust structure for the refractory insulation. This is essential for firing at high temperatures but also beneficial at lower temperatures since the industrial kiln seal is more reliable than a shuttle style of door seal.