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%.
| 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 |
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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. |
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.
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