Everything You Need to Know About Hexoloy
Hexoloy might have a name that seems like it’s been ripped straight out of a science fiction novel but it’s a real substance with plenty of applications in the real world. In the ceramic materials industry, it’s especially useful as a high-performance, highly durable material.
Common Industrial Thermocouple Errors
The furnace found on a production line may operate in a similar way to the oven in your home but they rely on a much smaller margin of error. While a home oven is typically off by at least 25-50°F, most industrial furnaces, ovens, and kilns need to be much more precise.
Common Waste Heat Recovery Systems
Producing enough heat to power a furnace or kiln requires a tremendous amount of energy. As we all know, energy isn’t cheap, and wasting heat energy means that you’re ultimately wasting money. Building heat recovery into your production process doesn’t just make good environmental sense, it gets the most bang out of your buck.
Guide to Picking the Right Kiln Shelf | Material & Sizing
Anytime you’re working with a kiln to fire ceramic you’ll need to select the right size and material for your kiln shelving. A kin shelf needs to meet the thermal requirements of your process, among other things.
Everything You Need to Know About Kiln Shelf Maintenance
Maintaining your kiln furniture is one of those most overlooked but important aspects to ensuring the longevity of your kiln. It also ensures that your production runs smoothly. While it’s tempting to ignore the shelves inside of your kiln it will catch up to you eventually and end in a ruined product.
Boron Nitride Grades: What They Are & Why They Matter
Boron Nitride is a versatile substance that can be used for many things from lubrication of machine parts, to creating advanced ceramics (what we use it for), and even in the cosmetics industry