Nutec Bickley's Blog

Often when our customers report problems with temperature uniformity or high fuel consumption, we can pinpoint a mismatch in their combustion equipment as a possible cause.

However, the issues are very often related to the furnace’s internal pressure – something that is usually easier to address...

Aluminum is considered a growth market today but has been a key material for automakers from the very beginning.

The emission of contaminants in the combustion processes of various industries is an important issue to consider if we want to comply with regulations that protect public health and the environment.

Nutec Bickley is a recognized name across the North American furnace scene and, of course, is an active member of the Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA). This year is a special one for this influential body as it is the 90th anniversary of its formation.

In combustion processes, two extremely harmful pollutants affecting people’s respiratory health are generated:

There are several options when it comes to sanitaryware kiln loading and unloading, and the associated marshalling and storage equipment. Kiln car design also has its part to play.

A refurbishment or technology upgrade in an industrial furnace helps increase the efficiency and safety of the systems. There are three main areas that can be upgraded, according to the user's requirements:

1. Insulation
2. Combustion System
3. Control System

These improvements can be made through a...

Depending on the process to be carried out, industrial furnaces ideally operate with stoichiometric air/fuel ratio (also known as ‘correct ratio’), with which we make sure we burn the fuel completely without an excess of air.

A Participative Organizational Council (POC) is one of the key forums for managing change within the Adizes Program for Organizational Transformation. The POC is part of a bottom-up communication channel that meets roughly once a month and helps organizations become more responsive and...

One of the most common practices in the industry is to use ceramic fiber modules anchored in steel to insulate the inside of industrial furnaces, these modules usually coming in a standard size of 12in x 12in (30.5cm x 30.5cm).