furnaces

Factors to Consider in Ceramic Drying and Firing

Problems ranging from simple cracking to catastrophic steam explosions can occur if ceramic products are not dried uniformly.

Thomas Schultz Gregory D. Lewicki

August 1, 2017

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Drying is a necessary step in the processing of all ceramic products and components, whether it takes place as a separate step or is a preliminary step in the firing process. Ceramics are made from different combinations of materials that can be in slurry form or even more liquid, in the case of slip-cast ware at the start of the fabrication process.

Thermal Drying in Controlled Atmospheres

Certain materials require protection from oxygen or other atmosphere contaminants during or after drying.

Fred McLaughlin

August 1, 2017

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Many processed materials need to be thermally dried under controlled conditions. Most drying is done in open atmosphere or oxidizing ovens in batch, continuous belt, or tunnel feed styles. However, certain materials require protection from oxygen or other atmospheric contaminants during or after drying.

GT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES: Silicon Carbide Production Solution

The SiClone 200 furnace is a production-ready sublimation furnace, along with process technology, hot zones, and technical support to companies wishing to produce silicon carbide boules and wafers.

July 25, 2017

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GT Advanced Technologies recently announced that it has launched a silicon carbide production solution with a stable and repeatable process, reportedly capable of producing high-quality, semiconductor-grade, 6-in. silicon carbide boules.

AIR PRODUCTS: Oxy-Fuel Burner

The Cleanfire ThruPorte burner is installed from the underside of an existing furnace port to provide heat where and when it is needed.

July 20, 2017

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Air Products’ latest oxy-fuel burner can reportedly enable glass manufacturers to maintain full production in an aging furnace and avoid downtime during regenerator repairs.

AMETEK Land Wins Glass Focus Award for Innovation

The award-winning collaborative project involved real-time, in-furnace thermal imaging using AMETEK Land’s near infrared borescope (NIR-B) to optimize furnace operations at Encirc’s Elton site in Cheshire, UK.

July 6, 2017

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AMETEK Land, in collaboration with Simpson Combustion and Energy and glass producer Encirc, recently won the Innovative Solution category at the annual Glass Focus Awards, held by industry body British Glass.

THERMCRAFT: Box Chamber Furnaces

A pair of twin box furnaces will reportedly be used to process turbine parts for one of the world’s leading manufacturers of power generation turbines.

June 21, 2017

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Thermcraft manufactures box-type chamber furnaces for use in nearly all types of thermal processing and heat treating applications.

L&L; SPECIAL FURNACE CO.: Ceramic Curing Furnace

The curing process is reportedly achieved by heating the parts slowly to drive off moisture without affecting part integrity.

May 31, 2017

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L&L Special Furnace Co., Inc. has delivered a second car bottom furnace used for curing complex ceramic composites, silicon carbide plates and military-grade armaments.

AGC to Enhance Architectural Glass Production in Indonesia

The float furnace will be used to manufacture architectural glass; mass production is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2019.

May 22, 2017

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AGC Asahi Glass recently announced that it will invest approximately 19 billion yen (~ $170.5 million) to relocate a float furnace and mirror manufacturing facility.