- Fields of Application: Tank cooling, tunnel kilns, forming machines, drying plants, exhaust gas purification.
- Challenges: Extreme media temperatures (up to 1,200 °C), absolute smooth running to avoid glass breakage, corrosive exhaust gases.
- Siempelkamp Portfolio: High-temperature fans, water-cooled shafts, throttle and diverter dampers made of special alloys, expansion joints.
- Retrofit Advantage: Energy-efficient refurbishment of furnace fans and extension of the service life of thermally stressed components – also for third-party brands.
Glass & Ceramics Industry: Thermal precision for maximum product quality
In glass and ceramics manufacturing, controlling temperature curves and gas atmospheres is the decisive factor for the quality of the end product. Whether it is for the cooling of the glass melt, the ventilation of tunnel kilns, or precise control in drying processes – the process air must be exactly metered and guided stably over long periods. Quality Made in Germany ensures the necessary reliability here to safely master the high thermal loads in these continuously operating plants.
Challenges and risks at extreme temperatures
The primary challenges in the glass and ceramics industry lie in the extremely high media temperatures and the necessity for an absolutely vibration-free air flow. Fans and dampers are often exposed to temperatures well above 600 °C, which places maximum demands on material stability and bearing technology. A failure of the cooling air supply can lead to immediate breakage of the glass, while irregularities in the kiln ventilation cause cracks in the ceramics or firing defects. Unplanned downtimes in this industry often lead to a total loss of the current production batch and can permanently damage the expensive melting tanks or furnace linings.
Solutions and retrofit expertise: Consistency in the high-temperature range
Siempelkamp Industrial Fans offers specialized centrifugal fans for these thermal limit ranges with water-cooled shaft seals and thermally decoupled bearings. For the precise control of the furnace atmosphere, highly efficient inlet vane controls and multi-leaf dampers are used, enabling sensitive regulation of the gas flows. Our industrial dampers made of high-temperature-resistant special alloys withstand thermal loads of up to 1,200 °C.
Particularly in the field of retrofitting, we support glassworks and ceramics plants in optimizing the energy balance of their often decades-old furnace systems. We modernize existing fan systems independent of the manufacturer using flow-optimized impellers and state-of-the-art drive technology. Using FEM analyses, we ensure that the components permanently withstand the enormous mechanical stresses. Our full service – from sound analysis to preventive maintenance – ensures maximum availability worldwide in the demanding glass and ceramics production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We offer vibration measurements, characteristic curve measurements, bearing and sound analyses. This allows us to ensure optimal operational readiness of the products.
We manufacture products tailored to the individual requirements and specifications of our customers. Please feel free to contact us and let our experienced team advise you on finding the right, customized solution for you.
Yes, for potentially explosive atmospheres we manufacture radial fans that comply with ATEX directives and therefore meet all necessary safety requirements.
Yes, Siempelkamp Industrial Fans offers a complete service package for industrial fans and dampers from all manufacturers. This includes, for example, the inspection and repair of fans and system components, as well as troubleshooting. Our competent and experienced service specialists are deployed worldwide and will address your request as quickly as possible.
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References & Project Examples
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Industrial fan for ‘GUODONG’ plant in China
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Two mirror-image industrial fans for ‘Steves & Sons’ in the USA
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Fan for a strip galvanizing plant
Our Full-Service Portfolio for the Glass & Ceramics Industry
From high-temperature resistant industrial fans to heat-resistant damper systems and precise control peripherals – we offer the glass and ceramics industry a comprehensive range of premium components in Quality Made in Germany. Discover our technologically advanced products and customized services, which were specifically developed for the extreme thermal requirements and the necessary process precision of modern firing and melting plants.