Gas Shuttle Kiln Porcelain, Sanitary Ware Glaze Coloring
1﹑Applicable material
The Shuttle Kiln is a batch-type firing kiln that fires products on
a kiln car that is shut inside the kiln. Control of the kiln
temperature and atmosphere is automated, and the optimal firing
conditions can be set.The entire process is monitored and
controlled by a digital Controller.
Exclusive design can reduce gas usage by more than 10%.
2﹑Technical specification
| Item | Specification |
| Volume | 0.3～30 m³ |
| Max operating temperature | 200～1700 ℃ |
| Energy | Electric heating, gas or oil |
| Burner | High-speed isothermal (tempering) burner |
| Number of burners | Determined by kiln volume |
| Temperature control method | Automatic or manual temperature control, optional remote control |
| Lining material | Lightweight fiber material or refractory brick masonry |
Structure type | Arch coupons or suspended ceilings, swirling flames, smoke exhaust
under the car or on the rear wall. |
| Applicable material | All kinds of ceramics, refractory materials, grinding wheels,
powder or granular materials, etc. |
3﹑Advantage
The advantages of a shuttle kiln include:
1. **Flexibility**
Shuttle kilns can handle a wide variety of products and materials.
They are ideal for small-batch, multi-product production, allowing
for different firing schedules and temperature profiles.
2. **Uniform Temperature Distribution**
Shuttle kilns provide even heat distribution throughout the
chamber, resulting in consistent firing quality and minimizing
defects. This improves overall product quality and reduces waste.
3. **Energy Efficiency**
These kilns are designed with excellent insulation and heat
retention properties, reducing heat loss and minimizing energy
consumption during the firing process.
4. **Ease of Loading and Unloading**
Products are loaded onto kiln cars outside the kiln chamber,
simplifying the loading and unloading process, reducing downtime,
and improving operational efficiency.
5. **Precise Control**
Shuttle kilns offer precise control over heating, soaking, and
cooling phases, allowing for high-quality production with tight
specifications, essential for industries like ceramics and advanced
materials.
6. **Lower Maintenance Costs**
The relatively simple design of shuttle kilns makes them easy to
maintain and repair, leading to lower maintenance costs and longer
service life.
7. **Cost-Effective Investment**
Compared to continuous kilns (such as tunnel kilns), shuttle kilns
require lower initial investment, making them suitable for small to
medium-sized enterprises or specialized production facilities.
Shuttle kilns are particularly advantageous in applications that
require batch processing, high precision, and product variety, such
as ceramics, glass, and metal industries.
4﹑Package and shipment
We will well pack the goods based on the kinds of furnace and
customer's requirement.
