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- Synergy: Keith's Innovative Element Hanging System and Low O2 Processing Come together for the Production of Composites
published on Ceramics Expo Site
Keith Co has been producing ceramic fiber insulation modules from roll materials for more than a decade, primarliy for use in its own production of gas and electrically heated kilns and furnaces.
- One Step Thermal Processing of Multilayer Ceramic Membranes Improve Production Yields
Traditional ceramics have long been used to make durable structural materials. In the last decade ceramic membranes have opened up new fields and possibilities where the chemical, thermal, and electrical characteristics of novel ceramic materials are being exploited to perform a range of functions from the generation of electricity by solid oxide fuels cells to energy storage systems and gas separation....more
- Ceramic manufacturing is back in a big way at Ceramics Expo - Article by The American Ceramic Society
Wow! It’s the only way to describe the Ceramics Expo that closed in Cleveland, Ohio. More than 170 vendors displayed everything needed to make ceramic and glass materials—from raw materials to forming/shaping to furnaces/kilns to characterization and all the materials and equipment needed for those functions. Manufacturers of ceramic components were there in good numbers, too. ...more
- Choosing a Heating Method
Kilns and Furnaces are heated using one of two heating methods, fuel fired or electrically heated. Choosing the correct heating technology for your application is a critical step in deciding upon your overall thermal technology solution. A variety....more
- World Class Furnace Performance (by Wendell Keith)
Many of today’s ceramic innovations would not have been possible if not for the development of advanced furnace designs. Small electric furnace capable of precision firing with both convection and radiant heating, along .... more
- Quartz Annealing Ovens Basics (by Steve Mortensen)
The quartz annealing industry has traditionally used very simple annealing equipment which in many cases was not thoroughly engineered. Such ovens generally did an acceptable job of annealing quartz, but not without cleanliness and maintenance problems which added unnecessary cost and...more
- Improving Decoration Firing Through Lehr and Kiln Adjustments (by Ron Allen)
If a new lehr or kiln would make your decorating operation more competitive and profitable, but you can’t afford new equipment, then it is time to seriously consider modernizing or improving the management.. more
- It's easy being green (by Wendell Keith & Reto Fehr)
The stand-alone performance of a well-adjusted modern furnace at best is only 30-40 however other common inefficiencies can easily reduce this efficiency to just 15-20% because the furnace... more
- Increasing the Energy Efficiency of your Kiln or Lehr
In today’s business the main topic of conversation is profitability. Business experts have written numerous self-help books with strategies and programs that promise to increase profits if you just follow their...more
- Batch Furnace Technology for Space Shuttle Tile Manufacture
With more than 20,000 ceramic tiles covering a space shuttle vehicle, it is often necessary to replace a great many tiles after the shuttle returns from a mission in space... more
- Simple, Effective Solutions for your 1700C Challenges
The life of a materials engineer revolves around the application of science and the use of specialized tools to solve problems... more
- Aluminum Solution Heat Treatment
Some Aluminum Alloys are classified as heat treatable. Heat treatment is performed to change or improve mechanical properties. It should be noted that annealing can be performed on both types of alloys... more
- Selecting Heating Elements for Electric Furnaces & Kilns
By understanding the different classes and characteristics of the most often used heating elements, users can be certain that they choose the right elements for their application... more
- Silicon Carbide Heating Element Maintenance
This bulletin provides useful information on the handling, storage, installation, operation, and maintenance of Globar heating elements... more
- Selecting Silicon Carbide Kiln Furniture
Low-mass kiln car superstructures based on recrystallized silicon carbide were first introduced in the mid-1970s. Since then, a number of other silicon carbide manufacturing processes have been developed and are now used to produce a variety of new and innovative kiln furniture components...more
