Direct-Fired Paste Heaters

Direct-Fired Paste Heaters Engineered to Efficiently Preheat Electrode Paste, Enhancing Performance in Submerged Arc Furnaces (SAFs)

These units are designed to:

  • Reduce electrode voids and breaks, leading to fewer furnace shutdowns.

  • Minimize paste consumption, optimizing material usage.

  • Provide precise temperature control, ensuring uniform paste heating.

FEATURES

S&B’s paste heaters are designed to be easy to use and install, among the features offered are:

  • Integrated Control Panel: Includes first-out fault annunciator, PID digital temperature control, FM-approved high-temperature limit, flame safety relay, main power disconnect, control transformer, and process blower motor starter. UL 508A certification available upon request

  • Remote Interface Capability-enables integration with PLC or DCS systems

  • Custom-Built to Insurance/ Emission Standards- constructed to meet FM, CE, GAP, NFPA, or CSA standards; low or ulta low NOx emissions options available.

  • Certified Fabrication- welded by AWS D1.1, D1.3, and D1.6 certified welders

  • Single-Piece Construction- ensures structural integrity and ease of installation

ADVANTAGES OF A S&B PASTE HEATER:

Stelter & Brinck furnace paste heaters are designed to provide unmatched performance. Our heaters are a product of more than 100 years of combustion experience and feature:

  • Enhanced Electrode Quality- reduction in voids and breaks improves electrode lifespan

  • Efficient Heating- high turndown combustion systems provide rapid and uniform paste heating

  • Ease of Maintenance- accessible design simplifies routine maintenance and servicing

  • Factory-Tested Performance- each unit is test-fired and tuned in-house prior to shipment

  • Comprehensive Support- on-site start-up and regular maintenance services available