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Industry 4.0: A Practical Application in Ceramic Kilns

The ceramic kiln industry offers many opportunities for innovation, where Industry 4.0 capabilities can be leveraged to unlock additional value.

Alberto Cantú Pérez

August 1, 2017

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Industry 4.0, also known as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), is proving to be a revolutionary trend that will shape the industrial landscape in the coming years. Adding intelligence to physical objects has never been as easy and inexpensive as it is today.

Firing Foundations: What's Next?

Following the technological innovations of the past 45 years, what new firing technologies can the ceramic industry expect?

Greg Sullivan

August 1, 2017

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Across the board, the ceramic industry has benefitted from three significant pieces of technology introduced to us over the last 45 years: high-velocity combustion, low-mass kiln cars, and digital control technology. First came high-velocity combustion, which gave us high rates of convective heat transfer. It delivered improved temperature uniformity, faster cycles, fuel savings and increases in “A” grade recovery, as well as many other documented secondary benefits.

Inside CI

Managing Priorities

While buzzwords like IIoT and Industry 4.0 are everywhere these days, very little is actually being done by manufacturers to capitalize on the various available technologies.

Susan Sutton

August 1, 2017

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August always seems to be such a chaotic month in our household. Between home improvement projects, vacation schedules, and back-to-school plans, it can be difficult to limit our focus and prioritize what’s really needed vs. what would be nice or fun to do. Everything that needs to be taken care of is important to a certain extent (the lawn isn’t going to mow itself!), but what if the weather’s beautiful and the kids want to go to the pool? The sheer volume of options can become overwhelming.

Product Focus

Extra-Large Roller Kilns

Wider channels in extra-large kilns allow an increase in the number of incoming tile and therefore boost kiln output compared to other machines of the same length.

August 1, 2017

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The roller kilns in the XXL family, which feature extra-large channels from 3,500-3,850 mm wide, are the biggest in the Sacmi single-layer kiln range. Wider channels allow an increase in the number of incoming tile and therefore boost kiln output compared to other machines of the same length. For example, the XXL 385 kiln lets manufacturers position a row of four 800 x 800 mm porcelain tile (with subsequent squaring), three 1,000 x 1,000 mm tile or two 1,600 x 3,200 mm slabs.

Sacmi Supplies Combustion Systems for BMT

BMT commissioned Sacmi to modernize the two downstream kilns, which will be equipped with high-speed burners and combustion modulation systems.

July 21, 2017

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Sacmi Heavy Clay recently completed the sale of two combustion systems to Tunisia-based Briqueterie El Mostakbel (BMT).

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: Global Services Brochure

The brochure details AMETEK Land’s range of after-sales services.

March 23, 2017

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AMETEK Land has published a new “Global Services” brochure as part of the company’s continued commitment to assist customers in achieving the best operating performance from AMETEK Land instruments and systems.

Air Products to Highlight Oxy-Fuel Combustion Benefits at Conference on Glass Problems

October 29, 2015

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Air Products will highlight the benefits of oxy-fuel combustion technology at the 76th Conference on Glass Problems.

Doing Our Part: Increasing Sustainability in Ceramic Manufacturing

The ceramic industry continues to develop processes and technologies to reduce both fuel consumption and carbon dioxide generation.

JJ Lukacs

October 1, 2015

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With the ongoing debates regarding climate change, global warming, carbon footprints and greenhouse gas generation, it’s difficult to come to any firm conclusion. Regardless of anyone’s opinion, we are being forced into making changes in our lives to reduce the use of fossil fuels and reduce CO₂ generation.