the science

behind the process.

Kiln Axis Survey

The Deliverable

Kiln Axis Survey

Information included:

  • System Slope
  • Multi-Pier Alignment Data
    • Horizontal and Vertical Misalignment
  • Kiln Shell Ovality
  • Creep and Shell Temperatures
  • Brief Visual Inspection
  • Optional Shell Profile Measurements
  • Optional Gear Runout, Tire Wobble, Kiln Crank Measures
  • Optional Tire and Roller Face Profile Measurements
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View 4 Pier Report

The Weight of Measurements

Knowledge of specific measurements on your rotary kiln gives you the power to determine issues, assess the severity of the problems, identify the root causes and ultimately eliminate any future issues. Our Kiln Axis Survey (KAxS) delivers these measurements through the hands of our specially trained KAxS team and fit for purpose software. The end result is a comprehensive and robust report that is verified by our team of engineers. Who, by the way, don’t just leave you hanging. Our engineers are available and prepared to walk through the engineering report with you and help you make the most informed and beneficial decision for your rotary kiln.

Tire Creep

Excessive creep causes shell flexing which in turn increases shell stress and wear on tire/riding ring stops. Zero creep can “coke bottle” which leads to permanent deformation in the shell.

Kiln Axis Alignment

A misaligned rotary kiln causes multiple shell issues. Among these issues are tires/riding rings that do not rotate about a straight axis, an increase in shell stress, and worst case scenario, circumferential cracks which have the potential to cut the kiln in half.

Shell Ovality

An out-of-round shell that has high ovality can lead to refractory failure, an increase in stresses on the shell, and an uptick of shell crack propagation.

KAxS

Is the New HKA

1.

Survey is ROBUST, providing more data and greater REPEATABILITY.

2.

REAL TIME DATA and measure with Draft Report. Review before team leaves site.

3.

DATA DRIVEN RECOMMENDATIONS – Our recommendations are based off of data we gather onsite.

4.

All of this advancement is in process equipment and ACCURACY.

5.

QUALITY CONTROL – We employ internal mechanisms to ensure data integrity.