Shuttle Kiln for Sanitary Ware Production Line Ceramic Producing
Plant Tunnel Kiln for Sanitary Ware Toilet
1﹑Applicable material
A shuttle kiln is a type of ceramic or industrial kiln that
operates with a movable car or platform, allowing the ware
(ceramics, pottery, or other materials) to be loaded and unloaded
by moving the entire platform in and out of the kiln. This design
contrasts with continuous kilns, where materials move through the
kiln on a conveyor or belt.
How It Works:
Structure: The kiln consists of a fixed firing chamber and a
rail-mounted car that can be loaded outside the kiln.
Loading: The car is packed with ceramic wares or products and then
rolled into the kiln.
Firing:Once inside, the kiln is sealed, and the firing process
begins. The kiln can reach high temperatures (often over 1300°C),
depending on the material and desired finish.
Cooling and Unloading:After firing, the kiln cools, and the car is
rolled out for unloading.
Key Features:
Versatility: Shuttle kilns are versatile and can accommodate
different firing cycles and temperatures.
Batch Process: It is a batch kiln, meaning it fires in cycles,
allowing for precise control over firing schedules.
Efficiency: Shuttle kilns are efficient for small to medium-scale
production and are commonly used in ceramics, tile manufacturing,
and refractory industries.
2﹑Technical specification
| Item | Specification |
| Volume | 0.3～30 m³ |
| Max operating temperature | 200～1700 ℃ |
| Energy | Electric heating, gas or oil |
| Burner | High-speed isothermal (tempering) burner |
| Number of burners | Determined by kiln volume |
| Temperature control method | Automatic or manual temperature control, optional remote control |
| Lining material | Lightweight fiber material or refractory brick masonry |
Structure type | Arch coupons or suspended ceilings, swirling flames, smoke exhaust
under the car or on the rear wall. |
| Applicable material | All kinds of ceramics, refractory materials, grinding wheels,
powder or granular materials, etc. |
3﹑Advantage
The advantages of a shuttle kiln include:
1. **Flexibility**
Shuttle kilns can handle a wide variety of products and materials.
They are ideal for small-batch, multi-product production, allowing
for different firing schedules and temperature profiles.
2. **Uniform Temperature Distribution**
Shuttle kilns provide even heat distribution throughout the
chamber, resulting in consistent firing quality and minimizing
defects. This improves overall product quality and reduces waste.
3. **Energy Efficiency**
These kilns are designed with excellent insulation and heat
retention properties, reducing heat loss and minimizing energy
consumption during the firing process.
4. **Ease of Loading and Unloading**
Products are loaded onto kiln cars outside the kiln chamber,
simplifying the loading and unloading process, reducing downtime,
and improving operational efficiency.
5. **Precise Control**
Shuttle kilns offer precise control over heating, soaking, and
cooling phases, allowing for high-quality production with tight
specifications, essential for industries like ceramics and advanced
materials.
6. **Lower Maintenance Costs**
The relatively simple design of shuttle kilns makes them easy to
maintain and repair, leading to lower maintenance costs and longer
service life.
7. **Cost-Effective Investment**
Compared to continuous kilns (such as tunnel kilns), shuttle kilns
require lower initial investment, making them suitable for small to
medium-sized enterprises or specialized production facilities.
Shuttle kilns are particularly advantageous in applications that
require batch processing, high precision, and product variety, such
as ceramics, glass, and metal industries.
4﹑Package and shipment
We will well pack the goods based on the kinds of furnace and
customer's requirement.
