The ceramic sector challenges and our solutions
We design our solutions according our customer’s challenges, having as priorities the optimization of the installations, their maintenance and installation’s durability and energy savings on production.
For each challenge, we innovate, manufacture and set up our 360 refractory solutions
Challenge | Energy Savings
Solution
Kiln car optimizations, achieving up to 40% energy savings
How do we do it?
The design of the wagon has a direct impact on its energy consumption.
We propose the best combination of our pressed and extruded parts with the appropriate insulating products.
Challenge | Durability
Solution
Excellent products with high resistance to thermal shock, mechanical strength and atmospheric attack.
How do we do it?
A combination of pressed and extruded cordierite products adapted to the requirements of the following installations:
1
Facilities with cycles of less than 24 hours
2
Installations with cycles of over 40 hours and high loads
3
Facilities with aggressive atmospheres and chemical attacks
Challenge | Increased productivity and optimisation of maintenance
Solution
We design the kiln car for maximum capacity and simplicity of maintenance.
How do we do it?
To increase productivity we decrease the height of the refractory lining which allows us to increase the brick load. We optimise the maintenance by proposing the minimum number of different parts/positions per kiln car.
Technological Proposals
To achieve those solutions Teide choose the optimise manufacturing technology for each kiln car piece.
Structural Ceramics
VTP
ALL
PRESSED
Maximum durability and impact resistance.
VMX
MIXED EXTRUDED/PRESSED
Perfect balance of weight, quality and price.
VNT
WITHOUT
PLATES
FLOOR
Maximum energy and economic efficiency.
Kiln cars for sanitaryware and porcelain plants
Made from a combination of hand-made, pressed and extruded pieces and manufactured in grades of cordierite with multiple densities.
Maximum Durability, lightness and low density to get top savings.
VSA
SANITARY KILN CAR
VPO
PORCELAINE KILN CAR
FAQs
What problems do you solve in brick/tile tunnel kilns?
What is a “low thermal mass” kiln car and what benefits does it provide?
Lower mass to heat and cool → less energy consumption and improved cycle dynamics, while maintaining rigidity and flatness. It is a key focus area for TEIDE.
Can you optimize kiln car height/design according to my firing ramp?
Yes: there are firing ramps where a specific height/configuration improves heat losses and heat recovery; this is evaluated case by case.
What do you need to quote a kiln car or spare part?
Drawing, load/formats, firing cycles, curve, temperature, fuel, and objectives (consumption/service life/quality).
Do you manufacture custom parts (fire passes, plates, supports)?
Yes, especially to improve service life and dimensional stability.
Tell us about your refractory challenge
Explain your industry, type of furnace, and what you want to improve. A TEIDE technician will review your case and propose the most suitable solution.