Tilt Rotary Furnace

With the Fioscope Air-Cooled In-Furnace Camera System installed in your tilt-rotary melting furnace, you gain continuous, real-time insights into melt conditions. This advanced system allows operators to monitor furnace operations safely from the control room or remotely through the plant’s camera network, eliminating the risks associated with in-person inspections.

As scrap material tumbles within the rotary furnace barrel, operators can closely observe its condition and make well-informed decisions about adding more material to the furnace. Given that tilt-rotary furnaces typically produce significant dust and fumes, keeping the furnace door closed for longer not only enhances operational efficiency but also creates a safer and healthier environment for cast house workers.

What Can You Monitor?

1

Scrap Rotating

Track material conditions and melting progress as the furnace rotates.

2

Burner Flame

Ensure optimal combustion by observing flame stability and position.

3

Metal Level

Maintain precise control over metal levels to optimise operations.

Key Benefits

Enhanced Safety

Keep operators safe by allowing them to monitor furnace conditions remotely, with the door closed. This minimizes exposure to extreme heat, potential hazards, and floor traffic in the casting area.

Energy Savings

Avoid unnecessary energy losses from open furnace doors. A furnace door loses radiant heat very quickly, requiring three times that energy to recover the temperature. Keeping doors closed shortens melt cycles, reduces CO₂ emissions, and conserves energy.

Improved Melt Rates

Monitor scrap material as it melts and identify when to skim or add more material, reducing cycle times while ensuring efficient operations—all without opening the furnace door.

Proactive Maintenance Planning

Track refractory wear over time and make data-driven adjustments to burner controls to prevent issues. This approach extends furnace life and reduces unplanned maintenance.

Troubleshooting and Incident Analysis

In the event of a problem, review recorded footage to analyse and resolve incidents. Use insights to implement preventative measures and optimize future operations.

Minimise Dust and Fume

Given that tilt-rotary furnaces typically produce significant dust and fumes, keeping the furnace door closed for longer not only enhances operational efficiency but also creates a safer and healthier environment for cast house workers.

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