Customized quality and innovation: Our kiln plants stand out for their precision work within a wide application range. They meet all our clients' specific requirements and will overcome any challenge. Our roller kiln concepts ensure top product quality at minimum maintenance and personnel expenses. lts state-of-the-art firing unit in modular design is suitable for many application areas and allows for diverse heating sources and methods.

Technical data:

• kiln lengt: up to 200 m

• setting width: up to 3.0 m

• roller levels: 1 to 3

• firing temperature: up to 1 650 °c

• firing time: 20 min to 48 h

• capacity: up to 100 000 t/a

Insights:

• heating: gas, electricity, hydrogen

• visualization: ProVis for maximum control

• benefits:

  • temperature consistency

  • low energy consumption

  • minimum maintenance

• optional: heat exchanger system

Constantly improved roller kiln concept ensures highest product quality at minimum maintenance and personnel expenses. The state-of-the-art firing aggregate in modern, modular design, and adaptable engineering is virtually maintenance-free while guaranteeing maximum product quality. This kiln type allows for optimal temperature distribution over the setting cross section in all zones and thus minimum energy consumption and transit time.

Applications:

• tableware

• technical ceramics

• structural ceramics

• sanitaryware

• special applications

Advantages:

• minimum energy consumption

• excellent product quality

• maintenance-free roller drive

• optimal temperature distribution

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Flexible production for maximum quality: Weight-optimised kiln concept, engineered for minimum energy consumption. State-of-the-art kiln control and car tracking combined with excellent heat distribution and a high setting width make for the perfect tunnel kiln. Minimise your energy consumption while maximising product quality. Keramischer OFENBAU tunnel kilns are tailor made to all specific customer needs from fuel type to product specifications.

Technical data:

• kiln length: up to 200 m

• setting width: up to 5.5 m

• setting height: up to 2.7 m

• firing temperature: up to 1 800 °c

• firing time: up to 180 h

• capacity: up to 200 000 t/a

Insights:

• heating: gas, electricity, hydrogen, hybrid solutions

• visualization: ProVis for maximum control

• benefits:

  • temperature consistency

  • low energy consumption

  • minimum maintenance

• optional: heat exchanger system

Flexibility for maximum quality- Keramischer OFEN BAUtunnel kilns convince with an optimal balance of high automation, low energy consumption and state-of-the-art control and tracking technology. German engineering for tailor-made solutions that cater all specific requirements: The kiln of the future meets any need, while keeping minimum consumption and maximum quality at the centre of all kiln plants.

Applications:

• tableware

• technical ceramics

• structural ceramics

• sanitaryware

• special applications

Advantages:

• minimum energy consumption

• excellent product quality

• minimum maintenance

• optimal temperature distribution

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Minimum energy consumption and optimal temperature distribution: The Keramischer OFENBAU shuttle kiln is constantly optimised and is well-proven in countless plants world-wide. Top-quality ware and maximised capacity make the tailor-made kiln of the future. Keramischer OFENBAU shuttle kilns exceed the highest expectations in terms of reliability, efficiency, and quality. For long-term reliable maximum quality standards and consistent results.

Technical data:

• kiln volume: up to 380 m3

• setting width: up to 6.0 m

• setting height up to 4.0 m

• firing temperature up to 1 800 °C

• firing time up to 80 h

• capacity up to 40 000 t/a

lnsights:

• heating: gas, electricity, hydrogen, hybrid solutions

• visualization: ProVis for maximum control

• benefits:

  • temperature consistency

  • low energy consumption

  • minimum maintenance

• optional: heat exchanger system

Energy efficiency thanks to our LAMBDA control system paired with top-quality ware thanks to optimal temperature distribution and maximum capacity - Keramischer OFENBAU shuttle kilns have it all. Coupling minimum energy consumption with maximum product quality makes for the optimal, reliable, and efficient shuttle kiln for diverse applications. Weight-optimisation and flexibility through maximum control take care of all further requirements.

Applications:

• tableware

• technical ceramics

• structural ceramics

• sanitaryware

• special applications

Advantages:

• minimum energy consumption

• excellent product quality

• low maintenance & personnel needs

• optimal temperature distribution

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As the optimal bridging technology for maximum efficiency gas-heating, the well-established EnerViT technology has proven its advantages in many large-scale new and existing kilns in manifold ceramic industries. lt saves up to 5O % of energy consumed in any continuous kiln. The firing system makes maximum use of high velocity burners with complete flame control.

Maximum efficiency for new and existing oxidising kilns. Up to 50 % energy and emission savings with EnerViT retrofit. The well-established technology makes maximum use of high velocity burners with complete flame control. Optimising existing kilns allow for significant improvements with a low threshold for successful implementation.

How does it work?

• incoming flow: fast cooling to firing zone

• control by lambda measurement

• use of preheated oxygen

• external lambda reduction

• 2-step combustion system

Maximum efficiency for

• application: sanitary- and tableware, structural and technical ceramics, special applications

• heating: gas-fired plants, hydrogen

• temperature: 800 - 1 450 °C

• kiln types: continuous kilns

Advantages

• automatic heating and cooling

• no additional burners

• optimal temperature distribution and flame stability

• up to 50 % energy and emission savings

• increased safety

• future proof with up to 100 % hydrogen

Keramischer OFENBAU shows initiative and is in touch with the latest trends. Our kiln plants are efficient core components which grow as the requirements increase. As part of the professional advice on optimisation and conversion, our team upgrades and modernises existing kiln plants - independent of the initial manufacturers. We are pleased to support our clients with long-standing experience in the design, development and implementation of such projects. This allows for tapping into new market segments, lowering energy expenses, and increasing productivity.

Optimisations of existing kilns can additionally increase safety around the plant: Up to date and state-of-the-art standards implemented will increase safety for all personnel, reliability of the kiln performance, and product quality.

Keramischer OFENBAU provides advise, consulting and implementation services. Our solutions include:

• kiln extensions

• relocation/conversion of kiln plants

• retrofitting heating systems

• new burner systems

• capacity increase with additional goal-oriented equipment

• energy demand calculation

• utilisation of existing resources

• kiln renovations (e.g. refractory repair, kiln ceiling renovations or corrosion repair)

• ...

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The ceramics industry of tomorrow is green: Running on electricity from renewable resources. Keramischer OFENBAU has not only built the first fully electric tunnel kiln for sanitaryware that is in production.

up to 50 % energy savings
up to 100 % C02 savings

Keramischer OFENBAU's well-proven electric tunnel, roller, and shuttle kiln systems do not only allow for emission savings: The energy needed for the firing process can be produced on-site - for maximum flexibility and independence from the energy market.

Saving up to 50 % of all specific energy consumption and up to 100 % of CO2 emissions - the results of electrifying production speak for themselves.

Advantages:

• electric heating for renewable energy and maximum efficiency

• consistent heating beginning in preheating zone for optimal results

• flexible reaction to setting fluctuation

• optimal adaptation to setting

• predictive maintenance for

  • predictability

  • reliability

  • minimal downtimes

  • low personnel needs

• high automation degree for optimal kiln car distribution

• optimal sorting results and improved surface quality

• maximum control and full automation

• flexible operation

• great potential for additional developments and savings

  • additional waste heat utilisation

  • electricity production on-site

  • hybrid solutions available

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