A high uniformity box furnace has been delivered to Soil Lab, a collaborative community-improvement project in Chicago, as part of the 2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial. The furnace manufactured by L&L Special Furnace Co. Inc. was fast-tracked and delivered in four weeks to be able to be part of the biennial architectural program.

Two standard variations of ceramic insulation for box furnaces are rigid ceramic fiber boards and flexible blankets. They are manufactured using strands of refractory silicate compressed or woven into a lightweight textile, with excellent inherent strength and low thermal conductivity.

In the petrochemical world, refractory ceramic fiber (RCF) — also known as aluminosilicate wool (ASW) — has long ruled as the material for lining fired heaters. It is not hard to understand why: The material possesses several attributes that ensure it performs well in the harsh environment. 

Interflon Paste HT1200 is formulated with soft, nontoxic ceramic materials for environmental and operator safety. The lubricant and assembly paste with MicPol is rated food safe (NSF H1, kosher, and halal) and withstands temperatures up to 2192°F (1200°C).

Two standard variations of ceramic insulation for box furnaces are rigid ceramic fiber boards and flexible blankets. They are manufactured using strands of refractory silicate compressed or woven into a lightweight textile, with excellent inherent strength and low thermal conductivity.

Researchers at Purdue University have identified a way that the brittle nature of ceramics can be overcome as they sustain heavy loads. 

Infrared lamps for PET manufacturing reduce energy consumption, resulting in savings in production costs. Lamps are available with or without the company’s ceramic reflector coating.

In an effort to machine parts to single-digit micron tolerance, Morgan Advanced Materials improved the grinding capability of its technical ceramics.

In injection-molding and extrusion processes, water or air cooling is used to regulate the temperature of the molding process and remove excess heat cause by shear. A simple, closed-loop temperature control system typically involves the input of heat, a sensor and a controller.