Finch Manufacturing & Technology, LLC established in 1855, is a leading provider of Rotary Kilns, Dryers, and other Rotary Processing Equipment (RPE). Finch Manufacturing is the only ISO 9001:2015 certified company in our industry, delivering precision-crafted parts and tailored solutions to optimize your operations.
Build a Chemical Test Kiln – “A Baby Kiln”
Pennsylvania, US – December 9, 2024 – In the Rotary Processing Equipment industry (Industrial Kilns and Dryers), Finch Manufacturing is the only ISO 9001:2015 certified company and our customers return to Finch for our high-quality products and real solutions. Due to Finch’s reputation for high quality and cost competitive pricing, a leading company in the industrial controls and burners sector for kilns came to Finch and asked us to build a high-tech small kiln for chemical testing. The Finch Manufacturing team jumped at the challenge and created this small laboratory test kiln that operates with similar components as our large kiln and dryer systems.
Mike Brown, COO of Finch Manufacturing & Technology, LLC says “This was a great design and fabrication project for Finch. We worked closely with our customer and developed similar drive systems, trunnions and other components like on our large kilns and dryers. After the project, someone called this high-tech laboratory kiln a “baby kiln” and internally the name has stuck to these smaller. specialty kiln projects.”
The Finch Manufacturing team collaborated closely with the customer throughout the design and development process making sure the end user’s requirements would be met. This resulted in the manufacture of a 12-3/4” OD x 16’ long pilot kiln for a material process testing laboratory. As mentioned previously, the design concept for this kiln was based on a scaled-down industrial model. The typical kilns and dryers that Finch designs and manufactures range from 30 to over 250 feet!
This custom kiln design featured a C-276 nickel alloy drum for high-heat processing with an adjustable slope via a screw jack. It also allowed for easy interchangeability of drums made from different materials to allow for additional testing. The customer asked for a method to help facilitate quick drum changes and the Finch Manufacturing design team developed a simple lifting beam which Finch fabricated and thoroughly tested in-house with the assembled unit.
The Finch Manufacturing team fabricated 5-inch diameter trunnions with bearings, designed for smooth and long-term operation, similar to those found on larger industrial units but on a much smaller scale. This unit also incorporated small thrust rollers allowing full alignment control – Just like our big stuff! However, this base frame was much more compact as it didn’t need to support the immense weight of the larger units!
Given that this was a laboratory test kiln, the Finch engineering team designed a custom sprocket drive system featuring an adjustable RPM range with user-friendly speed control. Additionally, the sprockets were designed for easy replacement, ensuring long-term functionality and convenience.
Following standard Finch Manufacturing protocols, this test unit was assembled and thoroughly tested in-house to ensure proper rotation, speed, function, and alignment.
Bob Zinnen, CEO of Finch Manufacturing & Technology, LLC says “The Finch team enjoyed working closely with this knowledgeable customer and together we created an excellent product. This customer liked the final design and fabricated product and has become a trusted business partner. Over the past few years, we have worked together on about a dozen of these specialty kilns.”
For industrial kilns and dryers, to include all parts and service, even for specialty kilns, Finch Manufacturing delivers reliable, quality parts and solutions every time! For more details or inquiries, contact Finch at 570-655-2277 or email sales@finchmt.com.
Finch Manufacturing & Technology, LLC serves a wide range of industries, including cement, asphalt, metal recycling, asphalt, aggregate, chemical, and numerous others by offering unparalleled customer service and technical expertise across the United States.
See our website at www.Finchmt.com for more information on Finch’s capabilities, recent projects, and services.
Contact:
Finch Manufacturing & Technology, LLC
An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company
Office: (570) 655-2277
540 Montgomery Ave.
West Pittston, PA 18643
rzinnen@finchmt.com
www.finchmt.com
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