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Swarf Door
Application
Swarf Door - Swarf Melting Furnace
Substrate
Ceramic Fiber (20’L X 7’H)
Emisshield Benefits
By applying Emisshield to the ceramic fiber of the Swarf Door, the plant was able to extend the life of the door to ten weeks of production, an increase of about 3X. According to the plant, this will save about $150,000 per year per door for material and labor costs.
Furnace Information
Furnace type: Swarf Melting Furnace
Fuel type: natural gas
Operating Temp: 1000 °C (1800 °F)
Application Information
Emisshield was applied to a new ceramic fiber lined Swarf Door
before the door was put into service. The customer was
experiencing direct flame impingement on the Swarf door
causing the door to be replaced every 3-4 weeks. The customer
was looking to increase the life of the door by applying the
Emisshield coating to the ceramic fiber.
Background: The main purpose of the Swarf Melting furnace is
to melt scalper chips and light gauge aluminum for repurposing.